The Art of Understanding

The Listening Sessions are a mini-series of interviews designed to provide a window into the African-American experience. "Proximity breeds empathy. Distance breeds suspicion." Jesse asks friends of his several questions with the goal of taking a step closer to empathy through listening to their perspective and experience. Today's interview features a conversation with Andrew Bates.

Jesse shares a super valuable, non-personality resource called the Replenishment Cycle, from an amazing planning process called LifePlan. If you're not personally refueled, everything else in your life will suffer. But do you know what replenishes you? This tool will help you to clarify your replenishers and stay focused on keeping your tank full so that you can bring the best version of yourself to every environment. Learn more about LifePlan at patersoncenter.com.

The Listening Sessions are a mini-series of interviews designed to provide a window into the African-American experience. "Proximity breeds empathy. Distance breeds suspicion." Jesse asks friends of his several questions with the goal of taking a step closer to empathy through listening to their perspective and experience. Today's interview features a conversation with Brie Davis.

The Listening Sessions are a mini-series of interviews designed to provide a window into the African-American experience. "Proximity breeds empathy. Distance breeds suspicion." Jesse asks friends of his several questions with the goal of taking a step closer to empathy through listening to their perspective and experience. Today's interview features a conversation with Idris Shelby.

Featuring Jesse's wife, Summer. A conversation about Extraversion and Introversion in the context of parenting, especially if you have young kids. How do we stay refueled despite constant demands from children?

The Listening Sessions are a mini-series of interviews designed to provide a window into the African-American experience. "Proximity breeds empathy. Distance breeds suspicion." Jesse asks friends of his several questions with the goal of taking a step closer to empathy through listening to their perspective and experience. Today's interview features a conversation with Shawn Thomas.

An often-misunderstood facet of personality theory is the differences between extraversion and introversion, especially in the Myers-Briggs framework. Jesse shares 3 common misconceptions along with 3 insights around this set of preferences.

The Listening Sessions are a mini-series of interviews designed to provide a window into the African-American experience. "Proximity breeds empathy. Distance breeds suspicion." Jesse asks friends of his several questions with the goal of taking a step closer to empathy through listening to their perspective and experience. Today's interview features a conversation with Ifeanyi and Brandi Bellamy.

Listen in as Jesse shares an announcement about a new mini-series called The Listening Sessions. These special episodes will feature an interview with one of his African-American friends with the goal of taking a step closer towards empathy through learning about their perspective and experience.

We all have values and beliefs that we are passionate about. But oftentimes, we plant a flag in the ground around a certain issue, but don't commit to what is needed to actually produce change with that issue. Jesse shares a taxonomy that helps to identify the 5 levels of embracing an issue and seeing a lasting impact, not a hollow aspiration. This framework has implications for every area of your life!

Jesse continues on the topic of racial justice and reconciliation, sharing personally what he is processing in this time. This episode delves into "listening incarnationally" and going beyond surface-level listening to stepping into a conversation with deep empathy.

In light of the cultural moment we find ourselves with racial injustice at the forefront of our minds, Jesse shares personally what he is learning and thinking about. This is not a prescriptive podcast with expert insight – this is personal experience being shared in hopes of spurring others to commit to being a part of the solution.

Jesse explains why it is useful to understand your "Grip" experience and how to get out of "the Grip".

Jesse unpacks a facet of the Myers-Briggs framework called "the Grip" – a version of you under stress that brings uncommon feelings and uncharacteristic behavior with it. It's helpful to understand "the Grip" so that we can better deal with it when we're clouded by its effect!

Jesse shares one of his favorite blog posts from PsychologyJunkie.com which summarizes what each Myers-Briggs® type wants to hear at their core. Each of us based on our preferences and values have a certain message that resonates with our heart and to know it helps us connect more deeply with those we love. While the title references kids, this is for adults too!

Unmet expectations can wreak havoc in a relationship. In this episode, Jesse shares a powerful set of skills to help clarify expectations.

Jesse answers 4 common questions or pushbacks to the Myers-Briggs® personality framework: "Why are my test results inaccurate?", "What do the percentages in my results mean?", "Don't put me in a box!", and "In terms of pure psychology, how reliable is this?"

This episode features Aaron Davis once again and explores an idea known as "type culture". How you and your spouse are wired sets the tone for your home... Are you intentionally making space for preferences other than your own in your home and family?

Today Jesse is joined by Aaron Davis, an INFJ and fellow personality theory junkie. Together they unpack tips and insights for Thinkers and Feelers to relate better in the workplace environment.

Jesse is joined by his wife, Summer, as they explore the difference between Thinking and Feeling types in the content of marriage relationships.

Jesse shares some tips for how to unlock the understanding of the differences between Thinking and Feeling preferences in parent-child relationships. How can personality theory affect your parenting TODAY?

This is the first installment of a mini-series on the Thinking / Feeling dichotomy in the Myers-Briggs framework. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding one of the most important insights of the MBTI!

Today's episode highlights a 3-step process for walking through setback and loss, including a key tool to identify what's going on inside you emotionally. This is such a vital practice, especially in this quarantine season!

Dads, are you being intentional with the extra time you have with your kids right now? This episode shares some ideas for capitalizing on the opportunity you have right now to make deeper connections with your children.

Moms: You're giving out a lot right now... Are you taking care of YOU? With special guest – my wife, Summer!

With special guest, Gail Andersen. This episode is chock-full of practicality! Listen through to the end for 2 free bonus resources.

Practical tips for staying engaged and refueled during this season of quarantine.

Practical tips for staying engaged and refueled during this season of quarantine.