Be clear, concise, charismatic, and curious. Fantastic advice from my guest, Sony Das. Sony is the Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at Lionsgate Entertainment. In this episode we talk about humility, empowering people, and getting your key message “above the fold”. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/ ► Connect with Sony on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonymdas ..read more

Measure twice. Cut once. Fantastic advice for so many areas of life from my guest, Erik Algreen. Erik is the Founder and Executive Coach at Algreen & Company. In this episode we talk about resilience, managing ego, persuasion, and the power of kindness. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/ ► Connect with Erik on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-algreen-petersen-1340945/ ► Subscribe ..read more

In order to establish psychological safety, you need to be predictable, consistent, and kind. Excellent advice from my guest, Rich Carr. Rich is a learning scientist and CEO of Brain-centric, which stands at the forefront of redefining cognitive brain training for the 21st century’s innovative communicators, coaches, and educators. In this episode we discuss the importance of affect before effect, strategies to create engagement with any audience, and how to avoid amygdala hijack.  Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://ww ..read more

It’s the intangibles that set you apart. Excellent perspective from my guest this episode, Chrissie Fay. Chrissie is an executive search consultant and CEO of Sky Consulting Services. In this episode we talk about how to leverage communication skills for interviews, the importance of breathing, and how to know when to stop talking.  Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/ ► Connect with Chrissie on LinkedIn: ht ..read more

Take care of people and people will take care of you. Outstanding advice from my guest this episode, Matt Krasnoff. Matt is the Producing Branch Manager for the Krasnoff Mortgage Team at First Federal Bank. In this episode we delve into the core of authenticity, the significance of articulating your “why”, and the transformative power of genuine care.  I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sc ..read more

Leaders are great repeaters. That is something that my guest this episode, Jesse Cole, truly embodies. Jesse is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, where along with his team, they are creating the greatest show in sports. In this episode, we talk about being “fans first”, the importance of backing up your words with action, and how mindset and stories can help you achieve your vision.  Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn:  https://www.lin ..read more

Focus on the audience. Lead with empathy. Ask great questions. That’s how my guest this episode, Juli Lassow, describes a great communicator. Juli spent 17 years at Target in progressively responsible leadership roles in sourcing, inventory management and buying. So, if you’ve ever gone into target for just a few things and came out with an overflowing cart, Juli is part of the reason for that. In this episode we chat about the importance of providing context for your questions, the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how to establish powerful partnerships.  Additional Resources ..read more

Connect. Involve. Upgrade. That’s the process my guest this episode, Shawn Harper, has used to make a successful transition from the NFL to the board room and stage as a keynote speaker. Shawn spent 7 years as a professional athlete and now is the President of American Services and Protection and a sought after motivational speaker. In this episode, we discuss being present, how to connect with people, and why listening and repeating back is such a critical skill.   Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:  https://www.linkedin.com/c ..read more

Communication is a triangle and at any given time, we as communicators, only have visibility to two of its sides. That’s how my guest this episode, Roger Martin, approaches effective communication. Roger is the Co-founder and CEO of RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna. In this episode we discuss the difference between being IN communication and simply transmitting information, how office design can impact communication, and the difference between persuasion and manipulation.  Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin ..read more

Use your words to paint a picture in someone else’s mind. That’s how my guest this episode, Ryan Estes, describes a great communicator. Ryan is a leader in the podcast space, having co-founded both Wildcast, a podcast advertising platform, and Kitcaster, a service that helps get you booked for podcast interviews. In this episode, we discuss how to use repetition to get your message across, why you need to adapt your approach based on your communication venue, and how communication is a lot like jazz.  I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more commu ..read more