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"I don't have ANY original ideas, so what's the point." I've heard this from a few people lately. One said she want to start posting content because she didn't think she had anything new to share. The other said he held back in meetings because he didn't think his ideas were "novel enough." Here's the thing: 99% of everything we read/hear aren't original ideas. Whether it's: - Social media - The workplace - A dinner w friends There are very few NEW ideas being thrown around. For example, one of my favorite speakers does an exercise with the audience: It shows them how it's easy to change 1 thing about yourself. Compared to trying to change 20 things at once. I saw a video of him doing it 3 years ago. And I was amazed at how creative it was. Recently, I saw an old video of another speaker doing the EXACT same exercise with his audience. In a talk from 1999. So the question: "Is this original or novel of me to say?" Might not be the best measuring stick. A better question might be: "Could someone benefit from me saying this?" (And for the over talkers, make sure the answer is yes 😅) Now, this way of eating a banana is certainly a novel idea. But is it a good idea? What do you think? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

When I first started improving my communication skills: — I tried to master voice, body language, and words. — I felt overwhelmed and confused. — I didn't think I was making any progress. — I believed I had to learn everything quickly. — I felt frustrated with my slow improvement. As I focused on one skill at a time: — I realized working on one thing at a time was more effective. — I didn’t feel as overwhelmed. — I saw noticeable improvements in specific areas. — I believed in the power of gradual learning. — I felt more confident in my abilities. And through consistent practice: — I could use my voice to hold attention for longer. — I made confident body language an automatic habit. — I explained points clearly and concisely. — I earned respect for my improved communication skills. — I became the go-to person for communication problems. And all that worry from when I started? It was replaced by confidence and clarity. What's one thing you'd like to improve on when it comes to communication? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment

The dark side of being an overly positive leader (and how to find balance) If you’re in a leadership role and consider yourself a positive person, this is for you. There is such a thing as being overly positive. This is when you don't spend enough time speaking about challenges or issues. You know they’re there, but it feels uncomfortable to talk about. So you don't speak about them as much as you should. It’s in everyone’s best interests for you to recognize these things. And be realistic. For example, if a project or a person is behind schedule: — Don’t beat around the bush — Directly acknowledge it — Discuss concrete steps to get back on schedule And if it’s an important issue... Make sure they know how serious it is. Then after that, you can END with positivity. And make them feel that you’re confident in their abilities. Balanced communication like this builds trust and credibility. What do you think? Do you know any overly positive leaders like this? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

How to Master Modern Communication While Honoring Timeless Principles. 5 steps: 1.    Embrace New Tools: Try not to resist the upgraded platforms and apps. 2.    Keep Messages Clear: Whether speaking, texting, or emailing, clarity is key. 3.    Practice Active Listening: (Even in virtual meetings when you think no one will notice) 4.    Show Empathy: Be empathetic in both digital and in-person interactions. 5.    Maintain Respect: Show respect to people in all methods of communication. This will help you with: 1.    Better Engagement: People understand and appreciate your messages. 2.    Improved Relationships: Active listening and empathy build stronger connections. 3.    Greater Adaptability: You can communicate effectively across different platforms. 4.    Increased Respect: Showing respect earns you respect in return. 5.    Enhanced Professionalism: A balanced approach enhances your communication skills. Which method of communication is your favorite? Text, email, phone call, video call, or face to face? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

Why Dodging Difficult Conversations is a Leadership Disaster: (People don’t think about this enough) By not having those tough discussions right away, You might be causing problems to grow and get worse. The best approach is to face these challenges directly. With honesty and empathy. 1.) Prepare what you’re going to say 2.) Calm your state of mind 3.) Focus on resolving the issue 4.) Make sure not to point fingers By dealing with tough conversations openly... You create an environment where people are held accountable. And focused on solutions. This stops small problems from becoming big ones. And it helps keep people on track with their performance. Have you ever put off tough conversations? (I'm still guilty of this sometimes) 😅 - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

How I Realized Less "Work Lingo" Equals Better Communication: I used to have: — Moments where I relied on phrases like “actionable insights.” — Times when I thought jargon made me sound smart. — Challenges in making points without buzzwords. But cutting out the jargon resulted in: — Clearer, more effective communication. — Fewer misunderstandings and confused looks. — A newfound appreciation for plain language. Now if I need to communicate something important: — I'll use simple, direct language. — I'll avoid the temptation to use fancy corporate words. — I’ll ensure my message is easy to understand for everyone. Are you guilty of using unnecessary "work lingo?" And if you hear it from others, What's your least favorite phrase? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment

How long until you can't tell the difference between these? 1.) A.I. generated video of someone speaking 2.) The real person speaking It might happen sooner than you think. There are already many ads like this. Fake celebrity endorsements for products. They look almost perfect. It's pretty wild. Imagine how fake videos of certain people could impact the world. I don't think about this stuff too often... (Because it's too easy to get down a rabbit hole and waste time) But this clip popped up, and it's an interesting topic. And in terms of LinkedIn... How long until we're questioning whether creator videos are real or fake? Either way, when it comes to communication... (My favorite topic) Human to human interactions in real life aren't being replaced any time soon. ...Right? - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #AI #selfdevelopment

If you’re in a leadership role at work, you might be making this mistake with your team. You’re talking too much. You tend to dominate the conversation at times. And you’re not doing the right things to get others to contribute. But you don’t realize it... Because you’re so focused on getting through everything. And getting the meeting over with. To fix this, encourage people to contribute without coming across as aggressive. You do this by asking open-ended questions, such as: “What questions do you have?” "What are your thoughts on this?" And make sure you’re pausing enough to give them space to share their thoughts. By talking less and listening more, you create a more collaborative environment. One where people feel more valued and motivated to give their ideas. - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

How ANYONE can become a better communicator to advance their career: That's what George Torok and I spoke about on Your Intended Message podcast. We covered: — The lack of proper communication skills for students — The danger of depending only on your technical expertise — How even shy introverts can learn how to communicate — Why people start talking without thinking — Coaching your team to improve their communication — How to concisely explain a thought or idea And more. George is a top-tier communication expert himself, so we jammed a lot of gold nuggets into this one. If you want to listen, the links for Spotify and Apple are in the comments! - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment #video #linkedinvideo

The secret gift that every leader should give (and it’s free). Becoming a more skilled listener. (But not in the traditional way) I get it, you already know you should: - Put away your phone - Pay more attention - Etc. But isn’t there anything else? Here’s a specific technique that works extremely well for me and my clients. When you're listening to someone, before you respond to them… Try paraphrasing first. Paraphrasing is stating your understanding of what you heard to achieve greater clarity. This works well because it forces you to understand the other person’s point of view. (Before jumping in to say your next thought) And it's impossible to do this if you're not listening closely. For example, someone is talking about not wanting to work more than 40 hours per week. You could paraphrase and say: “It sounds like work-life balance is more important than making money right now.” The cool thing about this is the person will confirm it or correct you. So it doesn’t matter if you’re right or wrong. Either way, you get to learn what they’re thinking.  And you instantly become a better listener. - P.S. If you want to learn to speak like the world's top leaders... (But don’t have much time) Check out my free training: Speak Like a Confident Leader in 7 Days. Message me the word “speak” and I’ll send it over to you. - #communication #communicationskills #personaldevelopment #careers #personalgrowth #leadership #management #selfdevelopment