Episode 64
[Solocast] How to Read the Room
Have you ever missed the moment? Something shifted in a conversation or a meeting, and by the time you noticed, you were already playing catch up. In a world that's systematically eroding our capacity for sustained attention, how do we stay genuinely tuned in when it matters most?
This episode introduces a practical framework for sharpening your attention in the room. Drawing on the work of philosopher Simone Weil, who called attention the rarest form of generosity, Digby explores why treating attention as a deliberate leadership practice is one of the most powerful things you can do right now.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why our capacity for sustained attention is under serious pressure and what that means for leaders
- The four lenses of attention: personal, relational, directional, and contextual
- How to read what's happening in a room and respond well when it counts
- Practical ways to apply each lens in your next conversation or meeting
- Three reflection questions to help you identify which lens you lean on and which you tend to neglect
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