“If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives.” – Robert Brown Public speaking can be nerve-racking no matter how much experience you have. Stepping in front of a room full of people is no small feat and it’s a powerful tool for transforming the world. Take it from …
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“Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice, and belonging is having that voice be heard.” – Liz Fosslien There’s a new emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the corporate sphere these days. Better known as DEI, this conversation has evolved to include accountability and inclusive listening. In fact, …
“Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity ” – Nat Turner The pandemic has added a brand new layer of difficulty to communication. From virtual meetings to Zoom fatigue, connecting on a human, 1-to-1 basis has been hard for business leaders. Luckily, nature leaves plenty of clues that can help upgrade your communication …
“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question. ” – Eugene Ionesco Leveraging the right questions can unlock powerful and insightful answers that inform your business presentations. Intelligent questions can also be a serious advantage in the communication realm. In our third podcast episode, The Power of Asking Questions, our guest speaker Jennifer …
“Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, and others over self.” – Dean Jackson Listening is a powerful communication tool that’s frequently overlooked. When leveraged correctly, it can be especially valuable for navigating change. And most importantly, it can be the key difference between a successful or outdated business. Few …
“Both data visualization and infographics turn data into images that nearly anyone can easily understand – making them invaluable tools for explaining the significance of digits” – Jonsen Carmack Data can be dense. This makes overwhelming an audience with too much information a tricky obstacle for many business presenters. In our eighth podcast episode, Storytelling …
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ” – Maya Angelou Simplicity is…not so simple. In fact, it can be a lot harder than complexity. Just ask Mohit Rawat, Vice President of Novartis. In our kickoff podcast episode, Why is …
“If you want to create messages that resonate with your audience, you need to know what they care about.” – Nate Elliot During times of transformation, there’s no such thing as over-communicating. In our fourth podcast episode, Navigating Transformation, Stella Low, Chief Communications Officer at Apple, notes that business leaders should keep the cadence of …
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Two Ways Nature Can Help You Communicate “As a leader, you must consistently drive effective communication. Your organizational rhythm should value purpose over habit and effectiveness over efficiency.” – Chris Fussell Nature is an endless source of inspiration for businesses everywhere. Just ask award-winning logo designer Maggie Macnab! During our seventh podcast episode, How Does …
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker You can learn a lot about a person through their body language. Just ask professional poker player, Alec Torelli. In our fifth podcast episode, How to Read the Room, Alec shared his favorite strategies for assessing his competitors and customizing his …
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