While we may not realize it, stories are constantly underlying our thinking. We formed stories about ourselves when we were younger, we interpret messages through our pre-existing stories, and we tell ourselves stories to help us understand the world around us. These stories have a great influence on how we relate to the people around us. So, how can we reco ... Show More
Mar 10
398: Become a Change Leader, Not Just a Change Manager with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta
Change is constant. But too often, leaders treat change as a project instead of a core leadership skill.That’s when teams disengage, resistance grows, and initiatives stall. The problem isn’t the change itself. It’s how it’s led.Fortunately, this week’s guest shares a powerful ne ... Show More
32m 32s
Mar 3
397: How to Communicate So People Listen, Care, and Take Action with Andy Freed
Many leaders assume communication is about clarity. But the real challenge is getting people to truly understand, care, and take action.Too often, managers jump straight into slides, updates, or instructions without thinking about the impact of their message. As a result, even im ... Show More
31m 39s
Feb 24
396: Mental Performance: Combining High Expectations and High Support with Evan Marks
Many managers believe pressure drives performance. Others focus heavily on support. But high-performing teams don’t choose one or the other. They operate with both.When expectations are high, but support is low, people become defensive, stressed, and disengaged. When support is h ... Show More
31m 37s
Oct 2021
SPI 519: Great Storytelling 101: How to Be Remembered & Get Shared with Mike Pacchione
<p>#519 When I think back on my 13-year entrepreneurial career, I think about some of the skills I've learned to get here, and one of the most important skills is storytelling. But storytelling is not something I've always been good at. In fact, at one point I wasn't great at it ... Show More
49m 33s
Sep 2022
Learn 4 Powerful Conversations That Connect Us All | Chuck Wisner
In today’s episode, we cover conscious conversations with Chuck Wisner. Chuck is a business and personal consultant and an advisor to leaders in high-profile companies in several industries such as Google, Rivian, Apple, and Tesla, and is the author of The Art of Conscious Conver ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2024
How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
<p><strong>Matt Abrahams </strong>is a renowned communication expert, with decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience. At Stanford University, he teaches a business school class on strategic communication. Beyond academia, he’s a sought-after keynote speaker and con ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2023
525: Become A Master Story Teller & Increase Your Profits | Colin Boyd
Why are humans so captivated by stories?How come high performers across ALL industries focus on building three specific skills: communicating, storytelling, and selling?And how can we harness the power of storytelling in our own life, whether that’s to boost our business, get a p ... Show More
1h 3m
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