re.think with Dr. David Zierk is the podcast that invites you to challenge the hidden rules shaping your mind and relationships. Through real stories, psychological insights, and powerful tools, Dr. Zierk — clinical psychologist, author of Mind Rules, and relationship strategist — guides you to reframe conflict as a gateway to authentic connection. Because no two people see the world the same way, learning to “re.think” is essential for navigating the messy, beautiful complexity of being hum ...
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Episode #6: From Skeptic to Dreamer: Balancing Perspectives at Work
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0:41In this episode, Dr. David Zierk delves into the hidden dynamics of mindsets that drive our immediate reactions and interactions. Exploring the continuum from cynicism to dreaming, Dr. Zierk helps leaders and teams identify their default mindsets and understand how these influence collaboration, innovation, and relational dynamics. Discover practic…
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Episode #5: Empathy Unveiled: Avoiding the Dysempathy Trap
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20:52In this episode, Dr. David Zierk explores the profound impact that empathy—and its absence—has on leadership, teamwork, and personal relationships. Introducing the novel concept of "dysempathy," Dr. Zierk explains how missed empathetic opportunities can harm connections and how recognizing and addressing these moments can dramatically improve inter…
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Episode #4: The Broken X: Mastering the Art of Reconnection
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21:39In this episode, Dr. David Zierk introduces a powerful concept that reveals why communication often fails and conflicts deepen, both at work and at home. Unpacking his "Broken X Syndrome," Dr. Zierk explains how strengthening the invisible axes of insight, empathy, skills, and willingness can transform conflict into meaningful connection. Leaders a…
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Do you want to become skilled in relating to others and enhance your leadership style at work and home? It’s about thinking with connection in mind, or “re.think.” This powerful term means “relationship-enhanced thinking.” While thinking is something we naturally do, re.thinking takes some tinkering. To re.think involves a sweeping awareness, unend…
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Episode #2: The Origin of You: How Your Past Shapes Your Connections
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10:43In this episode of the re.think podcast, Dr. David Zierk dives into the fascinating elements that shape who you are, how you interact with others, and how you see the world. Discover the four key components: the genetic gifts you inherit, your upbringing, and your relational history and the power of imagination, which together influence your person…
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Episode #1: The Power of Rethinking: Transforming Conflict into Connection
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13:28Welcome to re.think, the podcast where Dr. David Zierk, clinical psychologist, forensic expert, and author, invites you to pause, reflect, and explore new perspectives on leadership, connection, and personal growth. Drawing on 25 years of transformational experiences, including a profound encounter with a young woman named Madison, Dr. Zierk introd…
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