How to Be an Engaging Facilitator (with Erin Fischer and Mike McRee)

Sep 22, 2025
37 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss facilitation with experts Erin Fischer and Mike McRee.

Topics include:

  • The difference between presenting and facilitating
  • The 70/30 rule
  • Relationship currency and how it applies to effective facilitation
  • How to engage adults who are used to boring PowerPoints
  • The camp model
  • Habits of the best facilitators

In this episode's listener mail, we're asked about recommendations for employers that don't have the budget for childcare options. In the news, we discuss the 2024 book "The Generous Leader" by Joe Davis.

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