Dr. Carole Robin | How to Build World Class Connections and Lead With Vulnerability
In today’s episode, we cover building stronger connections with Dr. Carole Robin. Carole Robin, Ph.D. was the Dorothy J. King Lecturer in Leadership at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business where she helped to further develop the Interpersonal Dynamics Course, and is now the author of the best selling book, Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. Technology and … Read More
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Don’t Start Another Conversation Before Reading This
Knowing how to come up with questions is a key component of engaging conversations. But the words we use are only half the story.
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Toolbox | Small Talk Hacks to Boost Your Sales, Grow Your Network and Never Feel Awkward Again
In today’s episode, we cover small talk with AJ, Johnny, and Michael. Getting on the question train is one of the most common mistakes people make in conversations without realizing it, but what is it, why does it kill conversations, and how do you avoid getting on it? What to Listen For The pitfalls that lead to one-sided conversations – … Read More
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The Secret to More Engaging Small Talk
Make the Backbone of Relationships and Communities Fun Again! Small talk is an underrated tool and one of the vital components in building strong relationships and communities. However, the age of the smartphone has enabled most people in the modern world to avoid it. Think about the last time you sat in the waiting room of a doctor’s office. Or … Read More
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Busting the Biggest Myth About Leadership
It’s Monday and you just arrived at the office. You’re going through your morning routine when you get called into a conference room. You see some familiar faces but no one you know personally. Your boss walks in, greets everyone, and starts going over a new project he’s assigning to you and the others in the room. This is a … Read More
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Listening 101: The Key to Creating Unforgettable Conversations
You’re out to dinner with your significant other’s parents. You’re meeting them for the first time. You need to make a good first impression. But what are you going to talk about? What should you ask them about? How will you know if you’re talking too much? Or not enough? Meeting the parents can be intimidating. In fact, anytime you … Read More
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Brad Lomenick | 3 Steps to Effective Leadership & Getting the Feedback You Need to Succeed
In today’s episode, we cover leadership with Brad Lomenick. Brad is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. He writes about leadership, the next generation, creativity, innovation, social media, teamwork, and personal growth. Effective leadership is built on a few powerful traits anyone can learn, but what are they, what is … Read More
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Matthew Pollard | The Networking Mindset for Success and Why Introverts Have the Edge
In today’s episode, we cover networking as an introvert with Matthew Pollard. Matthew is an internationally-recognized consultant, speaker, author, serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories under his belt, and the author of his newest book The Introvert’s Edge to Networking. Networking when you’re an introvert can feel like a daunting task, so how do successful introverts do … Read More
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Spark Your Creativity and Innovate Today with Michael Hendrix & Panos Panay
In today’s episode, we cover the power of music and listening with Panos A. Panay and R. Michael Hendrix. Panay is a Cypress-born entrepreneur and educator, Hendrix is an American graphic designer and entrepreneur, and both are the authors of Two Beats Ahead: What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation, featuring interviews with some of the top creative geniuses of … Read More
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Therese Huston | Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower & the Key Trait of Magnetic Leaders
In today’s episode, we cover effective feedback with Therese Huston. Therese founded the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University, has given more than 225 keynotes, talks, and workshops, and is the author of Let’s Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower. Giving great feedback is not easy and poorly worded feedback can put anyone on the defensive, … Read More
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