Four Bars
Presented by EDGES, Inc., The Four Bars Podcast is about building stronger, more connected communities through meaningful conversations. Hosted by Ken and Patti Leith, we explore how to foster collaboration, embrace differences, and address challenges together.
We believe in creating "Four Bars" in our connections – deeper relationships that enhance personal lives, workplaces, and communities. Drawing on EDGES' innovative team collaboration tool, Inter Face Methods, and our nonprofit initiative, Unform Your Bias™, we share practical strategies to improve communication and reduce bias through storytelling.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Community as an Artform
Art isn't just something to view—it's a catalyst for connection, hope, and transformation. That's the powerful message from Lela Davidson, Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Bridges Museum and the Mo…
The Leadership Canvas
What happens when you veer from the expected career path and embrace the unexpected turns life offers? Lela Davidson, Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momenta…
Designing Places That Bring People Together
What happens when you bring together art, architecture, and landscape design with a clear mission to "create places people love"? The answer lies in Northwest Arkansas's remarkable transformation fro…
The Hidden Cost of Toxic Workplaces - Part 2
What happens when the same behaviors that would prompt immediate police intervention on the street are normalized behind office doors? Dr. Jason Walker, a dual-doctorate psychologist and internationa…
The Hidden Cost of Toxic Workplaces - Part 1
Dr. Jason Walker, an internationally recognized expert with dual doctorates in psychology, pulls back the curtain on workplace bullying—a crisis affecting 75% of workers during their careers. Drawing…
The Dynamics of Internal vs External Processing
The way we process information fundamentally shapes how we communicate, collaborate, and connect with others. In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the "Tree vs Forest" dimension of the Int…
Building Thriving Communities - Part 2
What makes a community truly thrive in times of rapid growth? Robert Burns, Director of Home Region Resources for the Walton Family Foundation, returns to the Four Bars Podcast to dive deep into the …
Building Thriving Communities - Part 1
The heartbeat of thriving communities isn't just in their development plans or economic metrics, it's in the genuine connections between people who call these places home. Robert Burns, Director of H…
What Peacebuilding Taught Me About Human Connection
From a mud-stuck vehicle in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the halls of George Mason University, Dr. Charles Davidson's journey in peace-building offers profound insights into human connection a…
You Can't Lead Without Listening
The journey from tactical operator to strategic leader requires more than just a promotion - it demands a fundamental shift in thinking. Brandon Taylor, Senior Vice President of Transportation at JB …
What Life Taught Me About Leading
Brandon Taylor, Senior Vice President of Transportation at JB Hunt Transport, takes us on a deeply personal journey through his formative years and the values that have shaped his life and leadership…
The Secret to Reducing Team Friction
Have you ever experienced that moment of frustration when someone isn't approaching a task "the right way" – meaning your way? That universal feeling stands at the heart of disconnection in our relat…
Plan, Pivot, and Create Connections - Part 2
Taboos around money conversations can keep us financially stuck for decades. In this enlightening discussion with Iffy Ibekwe, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Arvest Wealth Management, we …
Plan, Pivot, and Create Connections - Part 1
What does it take to uproot your family from a city you've called home for 21 years and move to a place you never imagined living? Iffy Ibekwe, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Arvest Wealt…
Change: "Wait, What?" - Part 2
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the workplace with our special guest, Vic Miles from Microsoft. Vic sheds light on how AI is automating routine tasks, paving the path for empl…
AI Evolved Transforming Together - Part 1
Ever wondered how empathy might be the missing link between cutting-edge technology and real-world business needs? Join us as we chat with Vic Miles, the General Manager for Industry Strategies in th…
How To Successfully Navigate the Holidays - Part 2
Licensed therapist Jessica Turner returns to the Four Bars podcast to share her expert insights on the complexities of family dynamics during the holidays. Discover the keys to mastering the often-ch…
How To Successfully Navigate the Holidays - Part 1
Licensed therapist Jessica Turner joins us to illuminate the often-neglected necessity of self-care during the frenetic holiday season. With her expertise in trauma therapy, Jessica provides actionab…
Play It Forward - Part 2
Imagine raising nearly $100,000 for charity just by singing your favorite carols with a beer in hand. Casey and Ken Weatherford, the heart and soul behind Beer and Hymns, have turned this vision into…
Play It Forward - Part 1
How do beer and hymns come together to build a community? In this episode of the Four Bars podcast, we uncover the creative journey of Ken and Casey Weatherford, the innovative minds behind Beer and …