Podcast 59’s guest, Hugh Ballou, provides language, images, and steps to transformational leadership for organizations and businesses.
Author Archives: Norah L Jones
Episode 59 – Transformational Leadership: Hugh Ballou
Norah Jones taps SynerVision’s Hugh Ballou for his insights into and pathways to transformational leadership in business, organizations, and society.
Episode 58 – Bilingual Business, Beyond Hello: Edgar Serrano
Norah Jones welcomes Edgar Serrano, who shares three important tips for businesses to succeed and prosper through harnessing the power of languages.
Introducing Edgar Serrano (Episodes 16 & 58)
This week’s guest, Edgar Serrano, shares three important tips for businesses to grow and succeed through harnessing the power of languages.
Introducing Kim Haas (Episode 57)
“It’s About Language” guest Kim Hass shares her personal and professional journey to raising awareness of the contributions and cultures of Afro-Latinos over centuries.
Episode 57 – Afro-Latino Travels: Kim Haas
Norah Jones welcomes Kim Hass, creator and host of PBS program “Afro-Latino Travels,” to discuss African-heritage experiences and contributions in Latin America and the world.
Episode 56 – Language Facing the Future: IAL at NECTFL Part 2
An array of language professionals at the Northeast Conference shares their commitments and insights with Norah Jones.
OK, I Can’t Resist: Love
The very sound of the word love, like the human experience, has remained as steady as the human need over millennia.
Introducing Jenni Kilmore (Episode 54)
“It’s About Language” guest Jenni Kilmore shares how language teaching, educational resources, and personal connections transform individuals and communities.
Episode 54 – Sphere of Influence: Jenni Kilmore
In this episode with Jenni Kilmore, we ask how we find our focus, our purpose, our connection, and our sphere of influence through the power of language.
Focus
How language warns us to find the true focus of our lives & society, in urgent times. Are we distracted by the blurry parts of the picture?
Episode 53 – Language Pilgrimage: Linda Markley
In this episode we go on a language pilgrimage to find and connect with ourselves and others, especially to practice mutual support and compassion in tough times.
Introducing Josh Barinstein (Episode 52)
“It’s About Language” guest Josh Barinstein shares his transformation of life and relationships by using language to go “under the surface.”
Episode 52 – Under the Surface: Josh Barinstein
In this episode we go under the surface of our experiences to find the language that brings insight and healing to ourselves and others.
Tuna Challenge Response
A delightful response to my Tuna Salad Challenge from Parthena Draggett prompts more insights for us all.
Good Word: John Carlino
Loving, learning, living, and sharing language is what John Carlino was all about.
Episode 51 – Why It’s About Language
My invitation throughout this podcast is to reflect on your own personal “novel” – the story of your life as reflected in the roles and impact of language on you, the chief protagonist.
Tuna Salad Challenge
Here’s an invitation to a tuna salad challenge – lets’ help a world on stand-off mode understand the nature and promise of diversity and culture.
Let’s Talk Birdseed
Let’s use language to scatter nourishing birdseed for all (and not work so hard trying to get our proverbial ducks in rows.)
Episode 50 – Retrospective 2: Language, the Doorway
“It’s About Language” starts the new year looking both back at the past year, and ahead toward the new, with Retrospective 2: Language, the Doorway.
Episode 49 – Season 1: Living Language
“It’s About Language” celebrates one year with a retrospective that highlights podcast guests’ moving and practical insights in the world of work and service.
Episode 48 – Listening is the New Leadership: Jacque Merritt
Listening is a leadership skill for all. In Episode 48, Jacque Merritt, Senior Workplace Consultant for Gallup joins Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting to identify the why and how of transformative, healing listening.
Introducing Jacque Merritt (Episode 48)
“It’s About Language” guest Jacque Merritt shares why and how to listen, a pathway to successful and sustainable societies, relationships, and businesses.
Episode 47 – Opening Minds and Hearts: Shawn Slakk
In Episode 47, Shawn Slakk shares with Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting how we can all open doors to achievement, self-awareness, and hope through the power of language.
Introducing Shawn Slakk (Episode 47)
“It’s About Language” guest Shawn Slakk demonstrates that an open mind and heart are the foundations for multilingualism and effective advocacy for a connected world.
