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Everyone has a unique communication style. In some interactions, you feel like you’re on the same page; in others, nothing clicks and you feel totally misunderstood. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman explores why so many people struggle to connect and reveals the secrets to high-level communication in business and in life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How most people communicate.

· Why miscommunications can happen so easily.

· How you can identify and use your natural communication style.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REALStrengths Assessment

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The only way to have deep connection is to actually show someone who you are, which means you need to open yourself up.” – Rachael Yeaman

“Our connection with others is only as strong and as deep as our connection with ourselves and the strengths that we have.” – Rachael Yeaman

“Be mindful that who you are is not how the entire world is programmed.” – Rachael Yeaman

“Be aware that not everybody is wired the exact same way. Ask questions to determine how they’re wired, and then adjust your style accordingly.” – Rachael Yeaman

“Relationships are a two-way street. We don't need to have every problem solved in our heads before we open our mouth to actually speak. Allow it to be a reciprocal dynamic.” – Rachael Yeaman

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In today’s technological world, people feel less connected and more divided than ever before. In this episode, Celeste Headlee shares why real conversations matter so much and why we need to start talking to one another if we want to survive as a species.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The difference between communicating and conversing.

· The importance of listening.

· Actionable steps to improve conversation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

celesteheadlee.com

TED Talk

headwaytraining.org

“We Need to Talk,” by Celeste Headlee

“The Pickwick Papers,” by Charles Dickens

12 Angry Men movie

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The more you do it, the more you realize how pleasurable it is to listen.” – Celeste Headlee

“Our species has only survived because of our conversational skills.” – Celeste Headlee

“We have to stop working against our own biology and neurology, understand how we work best and give ourselves the environment that's best suited to make us successful.” – Celeste Headlee

“There's a real connection to be made when someone feels heard.” – Celeste Headlee

“Learn how to say, ‘I don't know.’” – Celeste Headlee

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Consumers today are inundated with so much promotional messaging and content in the marketplace that they often don’t know where to look or who to trust. In this episode, Brian interviews author, speaker and entrepreneur Ron Tite about his new book and learns what organizations must do to seize the attention of and build trust with customers in this busy world.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The importance of authentic brand belief.

· The steps a small business can take to stand out.

· The five questions every business narrative should answer.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Think Do Say,” by Ron Tite

MasterMind

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“A brand belief is really - what do you fundamentally believe in? And what do you believe in that goes beyond the thing you sell but that is strategically aligned to the thing you sell?” – Ron Tite

“The way you can evaluate whether your brand belief is strategically linked to the thing you sell is to connect the two with the word ‘so’.” – Ron Tite

“It should never be about just winning the battle for time. It should be about both standing out and capturing attention while building trust.” – Ron Tite

“You are defined by the actions you take, not by the supposed philosophies you fundamentally believe.” – Ron Tite

“What is the one thing you do that connects your purpose to where you make money?” – Ron Tite

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