11. The Science of Influence: How to Per...

"It's been a paradigm shift for me to ask whether I can make my situation my ally rather than just try harder."Trying harder isn't always the answer. Sometimes, the key to making progress isn't changing yourself, but changing the people and environments around you. In this episod ... Show More

“Rather than trying to eliminate your nerves entirely, build your own anxiety management plan so you're prepared when they inevitably creep in.”Around Halloween, few things feel scarier than being put on the spot to speak in front of others. Your heart races, your palms sweat, an ... Show More

“As you're navigating your workplace hierarchy, you're also simultaneously shaping it.”Power shapes the way we work, communicate, and connect with others. But when workplace hierarchies become overly competitive, unfair, or unstable, they can undermine the very teams they're mean ... Show More

The other day I had a talk planning call with a potential client, and he said: "I just want to get consistent results. Sometimes I start my talk and I can feel the energy shift, and I know I've engaged them. But other times, I just can't get their attention, and I want to underst ... Show More

We all know that leaders need to captivate audiences and effectively convey their ideas. But not every speaking opportunity can be prepared and practiced. That's why it's so important to learn the skill of speaking off-the-cuff, and Matt Abrahams, lecturer at the Stanford Graduat ... Show More

<p>Become a more effective communicator by absorbing several practical tips from Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. Matt is a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of B ... Show More

How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in busin ... Show More

Michael F Schein is our guest today on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots business podcast. He has a story that will resonate with so many of our listeners and also inspire a new way of thinking. He is the author behind "The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From ... Show More

In the modern world, there’s no shortage of carnival barkers trying to grab your attention. Everyone is looking to build an audience and become an Influencer, and social media has incentivized people to act a certain way to grab people’s focus and their follows. Many of us look a ... Show More

As a speaker you need to be like the director of a movie, using your talk content and delivery to captivate the audience. Your talk should contain moments that challenge them, make them ponder, create desire and yearning and move them towards your intended destination. All in a w ... Show More

Over my career, I've worked with lots of scientists, IT specialists and engineers, and I know that sometimes it's can be challenging to communicate complicated concepts and ideas in a way that's simple enough for your audience to understand. This week's episode gives you tools an ... Show More

Get them hooked, get their attention. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how his multiple beliefs about personal branding and creating content were thrown out the window after seeing highly influential figures do it, how “attention” is the new “oil” in business, and the facto ... Show More

Do you want to feel more confident about speaking up at work? This week, Anne and Frances are joined by a Master Fixer: “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” author Matt Abrahams. Matt is a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an expert in communication. In this episo ... Show More