Like it or not, people are judging us before they know us. That may feel superficial, but the reality is consciously or unconsciously, others assess your appearance, speech, energy, personality, and behavior all the time. From those assessments, they form opinions about your likely strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities, and decide if they want to further engage with you.
In this episode, we’re going to learn to become aware of how we’re showing up and what we can do about it. We’ll be joined by Steve Herz, President of The Montag Group – a talent agency representing broadcasters on networks like NBC Sports, ESPN, and CNN – to talk with us about how we can use authority, warmth, and energy to amplify the effectiveness of our communication and connection with others. He’ll help us win trust, respect, and influence at work.
Going back to Kindergarten, we were once graded on our ability to “play nice with others” or “share well” and so on. But not long after that, those types of skills were mostly forgotten about. We grow in education, technical skill and move on through our careers without ever really focusing on relations skills and how we interact with others. As a result, many of us won’t reach our potential unless we begin really doing a self-assessment and becoming more self aware of how we are perceived.
What kind of style do you bring to the table that makes people want to believe you’re the right person to lead them? Even though you may be competent and confident in your technical skills, do you project that same confidence and authority when you interact with others?
If you don’t feel like the other person cares about you and is invested in you, then that relationship won’t work. That’s why communicating in a way that makes people feel connected and trusting of you is so important, whether it’s at home or in the workplace. Sometimes, poor communication can go back to a lack of warmth – something as simple as your tone of voice can affect how others view you.
Nobody is perfect. We all have flaws. The goal is to be a better version of yourself tomorrow than you are today. Look at yourself from a positive, constructive eye. A lot of people are so hard on themselves and they tear themselves down all the time – that approach will never bring you to a point of growth.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
