Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action
Sustaining growth, deepening connections, and driving development. This audiocast is designed for those ready to take action. It builds on the skills you learned in Chapman Foundation classes and inspires you to apply them. Each episode provides tools for listening, building trust, and intentional leadership. You'll hear alumni success stories and gain insights from CFCC facilitators. Every episode offers clear actions, direct challenges, and actionable takeaways to drive progress, with lessons that build upon one another. Prepare for lasting growth, impact, and results. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/
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Some skills are worth revisiting, especially when connection depends on more than words alone.
In this episode, we continue the Replay & Retool series, helping alumni revisit core concepts and gain practical tools.
We're revisiting the second part of a conversation with facilitator Leanne Van Beek, where we move beyond digital communication and int...
Some skills are worth revisiting, especially when the way we communicate keeps changing.
In this episode, we continue the Replay & Retool series, helping alumni revisit core concepts and gain practical tools.
Emotional intelligence isn't a soft skill. It's core infrastructure.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, challenges a common assumption: that emotional intelligence is an individual trait rather than an organization's shared responsibility.
As the conversation unfolds, Katie reframes emotional intelligence as an operating system—one that shapes ...
Some skills are worth revisiting. Some tools become more powerful each time you return to them.
Some skills are worth revisiting. Some tools become more powerful each time you return to them.
Culture isn't a department. It's a daily practice.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation, returns to tackle a common misconception: that organizational culture belongs only to HR or leadership. Misty reminds us that culture is a lived experience shaped by every interaction—every email, meeting, and hallway conversation.
She shares five actionable steps that anyone can take to make culture e...
Culture doesn't change by memo; it changes in singular moments.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation, joins us to demystify the concept of culture change. Drawing from behavioral psychology and real-world examples, Misty shares how meaningful transformation begins not with sweeping initiatives, but with intentional, everyday actions.
She outlines three actionable steps that anyone can tak...
Culture doesn't shift through policy—it transforms through presence.
In this episode, Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation, explores how a coaching-centered culture is built not through programs, but through everyday conversations.
Katie shares that coaching culture starts with intention, not titles. It's about how we show up: listening with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting ownership....
Leadership doesn't require perfection. It demands authenticity.
In this episode, Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation, explores how leaders can effectively rebuild trust after making mistakes.
Katie shares that leadership is less about titles and more about influence, which is shaped through small, intentional actions that set the tone for those around us.
She introduces the concept of being chronically h...
Ever caught yourself thinking, "Why should I be the one to fix this?" or "That sounds like a YOU problem"?
That flash of defensiveness might feel natural, but it could be blocking a chance to grow, connect, and lead more effectively.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, explores the ownership mindset. This approach invites leaders to ask, "What p...
Emotions aren't problems to solve—they're messengers revealing what we truly need.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, CFCC CEO and organizational psychologist Misty Janks explores how emotional intelligence (EI) transforms relationships, decision-making, and leadership.
The conversation begins around Daniel Goleman's five components of emotional intelligence:
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social skills <...
Ever snapped at someone and instantly thought, "Wait… what just happened?" That split-second of self-awareness might hold the key to transforming how we lead, connect, and communicate.
In this episode of Beyond the Class, we're joined by Misty Janks—CEO of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities and a leading voice in organizational psychology. Misty unpacks a deceptively simple idea: every behavior is a clue to an unmet nee...
"Direct your energy toward what's within your control. This opens space for gratitude, joy, and connection." -Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities
We've all been there—pretending we're okay with someone's behavior while secretly stewing inside. That moment when you tell yourself, "It's fine, I don't care," even though frustration and resentment are bubbling under the surface. This pa...
"Growth is contagious. When you choose to learn and adapt, you give others permission to do the same." Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, captures the transformative potential of adopting a learner mindset—both for ourselves and the environments we create.
The world isn't standing still. At work, at home, and within ourselves, those who grow, adapt, and learn are typically the ones who thrive. But w...
After a pause to retool and reimagine our purpose, we're thrilled to return and welcome you back to our newly renamed audiocast, "Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action." The overwhelming support during our hiatus—with listenership continuing to grow, has deeply humbled us and reinforced that our message resonates with leaders seeking meaningful change.
Bob Chapman, chairman and founder of the Chapman Foundation, believes busi...
How do you build a Caring Community?Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs, Senior Director of Caring Communities.Together, we embark on a journey of exploration, innovation, and transformation as we discuss our organization's exciting initiatives and goals.Join us as we uncover the key to creating Caring Workplaces and Caring Communities, pavin...
Can you actually enhance your relationships by utilizing the F.B.I.?In this episode of the Listen First Podcast, Kat Edmondson and I delve deep into the intricacies of handling anxiety and confrontation within personal relationships. Through this insightful discussion, we stress the significance of addressing these challenges constructively to foster healthier and more fulfilling connections. To do so, we revisit the Our Community ...
Discover How Our Foundation is Working Alongside Multiple Organizations to Transform the Entire Colorado Valley—You Won't Believe the Impact! ----If this story of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities and the Roaring Fork Valley sparks your interest, we invite you to connect with us for more information on how we can assist your team. Your journey towards a more empathetic and cohesive workplace begins here: https://connect...
You will take away: • A reminder of the Three Moves from Our Community Listens • Practical application through shared experiences In a discussion rich with personal anecdotes and refreshers from Our Community Listens, Adam Salgat and Kat Edmondson, explore the nuanced dynamics of managing emotions in confrontations. They delve into individual experiences of frustration, anxiety, and passive-aggressiveness, highlighting the importan...
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