Dec 2024
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.When we react, our instincts and impulses are in the driver’s seat. But when we take the time to reflect, that’s when Marshall Goldsmith says we take back control of how we respond.“Before speaking at work, breathe, ... Show More
22m 6s
Oct 2024
163. Is Your Audience Ignoring You? How Authenticity Creates Connection
How acceptance and authenticity can transform all of our interactions.What’s the key to experiencing deeper connection in our communication? According to Alan Alda, it starts with acceptance — of others and ourselves."Connecting, communicating, and clarity," Alda explains, "they' ... Show More
21m 51s
Jun 2025
208. Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication
Amidst constant change, clear communication is the key to navigating uncertainty.How do you communicate with others when you’re confused yourself? For Rob Siegel, leadership isn’t about avoiding uncertainty, it’s about embracing the clarity that ambiguity can bring."What if ambig ... Show More
26m 21s
Jun 2025
207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count
How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.The hardest conversations aren’t just about what you say to the other person. According to Joseph Grenny, critical conversations begin with the stories that you tell yourself.As a leading expert o ... Show More
28m 14s
Jul 2025
The Invalidation Trap: How to Validate Others & Yourself
Uncover the secrets to building deep, meaningful connections with Patrick King's latest book, "How to Listen, Hear, and Validate." This insightful guide explores the art of effective communication, focusing on the fine line between reacting and responding. In Chapter 3, we dive i ... Show More
36m 21s
Feb 2025
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.Impactful communication isn’t just about the words you use. According to Chris Lipp, it’s about the power you deliver them with.“When we have a belief in ourselves, what we say changes,” says Lipp, a professor at Tulane U ... Show More
22m 34s
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." Today I am going to explain why we are experiencing a Communication Paradox and share a couple tips to flip the script in your favor, BIG TIME. Communication is the foundation of relationships and relationships are the essence of our existence. Our face- ... Show More
<p>“Anything is fixable,” say <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/frances-frei/">Frances Frei</a> and <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/anne-morriss/">Anne Morriss</a>. As cohosts of the <a href="https://www.ted.com/podcasts/fixable"><em>Fixable</em></a> podca ... Show More
