The Art of Communication – Details, episodes & analysis

How to be natural and be more compelling in telling your story is the speciality in the house for September Smith. Today, she will drop by to tell us how to find our own story and craft it in an engaging and memorable way to our audience. She will then talk about the value of podcasts and why we should start our own right now. We should also guest on other podcasts, September recommends, since they are great avenues to share our story. 

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 04:17] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know September Smith 
• Her jump from mechanical engineering to brand consultancy

[04:18 - 11:51] The Foundation of Communication in a Business 

• The hardest story to tell is your story 
• How to start then? 
• The basis of all business communication

[11:52 - 21:29] The Value of Podcasts 

• Why you should start your own podcast now 
• What you should know about podcasts
• The truth behind podcast guesting 

[21:30 - 26:00] Getting Your Message Across  

• September tells us the story behind her podcast 
• Link below
• The power of getting your message across

[26:01 - 33:30] A Lesson on Code-Switching

• The conversation that left you with the most impact
• Her conversation with her colleague on code-switching 
• What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
• Ability to flawlessly change from one language to another 
• The best communicator you know
• Golda Meir

[33:31 - 34:57] Closing Segment

• Connect with September!
• Links below 
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just because you’re not the best person in the world for it, if you’ve got that thing that clicks with the client that needs you, that is 50% of the communication of the value of what you are bringing.” - September Smith 

“Really quickly, you have to establish, ‘Okay, What’s the problem that we’re gonna be talking about?’” - September Smith

Resources Mentioned: 

• FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here. 
• Book: Building a StoryBrand

Email sseptember2007@gmail.com to connect with September. You can also get in touch with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out her website to know more about her work and listen to her podcast, She’s All That...

Recognizing contempt and disgust from micro-expressions can save a marriage. Likewise, identifying and understanding body language and micro-expressions in general can jumpstart a relationship--whether personal or professional. Kasia Wezowski joins us in this episode to talk about micro-expressions and why they are critical in building a successful relationship and business. 

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 04:37] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Kasia Wezowski
• She walks us through her path as a communication expert 

[04:38 - 13:06] The Science Behind Micro-Expressions 

• How Kasia first studied body language and micro-expressions
• What you should know about contempt and disgust 
• How to connect with another person on a deeper level 

[13:07 - 23:57] Eliciting Micro-Expressions

• Why Kasia and her husband are doing movie production 
• What are limiting beliefs and how to overcome them? 
• It’s not about the questions but how you talk 

[23:58 - 32:10] Tips to Apply During Conversations 

• Manage a conversation the right way with these tips from Kasia
• Improve your ability to read body language 

[32:11 - 37:57] The Right Boundaries with People 

• The conversation that left you with the most impact
• Conversations with her father
• What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
• Creating boundaries with people 
• The best communicator you know
• Marshall Goldsmith

[37:58 - 39:30] Closing Segment

• Connect with Kasia!
• Links below 
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“You just need to focus and to look at the face at the right moment.” - Kasia Wezowski 

“Even though sometimes it’s difficult to set the boundaries from the beginning, I do believe that this is very important, to just say upfront what is important for you and what are your boundaries.” - Kasia Wezowski 

Resources Mentioned: 

• FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here. 
• Allan Pease 
• John Gottman 
• Marshall Goldsmith
• Movie: Impact

Email patryk@wezowski.com to connect with Kasia. You can also get in touch with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out her website to know more about her story and the...

We always hear the idea of “authentic leadership” but we often reflect on what it really means. That’s why in this solo episode I’m going to share my insights about being an authentic leader. Although there’s no single formula to be that kind of leader, there are still steps that you can take to be someone that people will follow and relate to. You don’t have to change yourself to be an authentic leader. In fact, you need to be yourself more than ever. 

Let’s listen to this episode and become an authentic leader! 

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 01:06] Opening Segment

• I introduce our topic for today
• How to be an authentic leader 

[01:07 - 09:37] Authentic Leadership At a Glance 

• You can be yourself  and be a great leader
• 2 reasons I learned 
• The look of an authentic leader 
• Is there a formula to be an authentic leader? 
• Be an authentic leader with these suggestions! 
• Your own stories and their lessons 
• Your self-awareness 
• Your values and principles
• High levels of motivation 
• Strong support team 
• Ability to balance life, work, and other endeavors 

[09:38 - 10:41] Closing Segment1

• Boost your EQ by 10% and your sales by 20%!
• Free e-course link below
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“[Authentic leadership is] being comfortable in your own skin. It’s knowing your values, and your passion, and your purpose for what you're doing.” - Greg Rice

“Your stories in your life are very valuable, and they’re unique to you, and you need to learn lessons from those stories.” - Greg Rice

Resources Mentioned: 

• FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here. 
• Harvard Business Review: Discovering Your Authentic Leadership

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Join The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at gregrice79@yahoo.com, I’d love to hear from you!

Want more help with your digital marketing? Go to my website https://gregjrice.com/inflection/ and let’s have a conversation.

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Jared Sheehan is a charismatic, innovative, and results focused engineering leader with experience in driving, developing, and transforming organizations in fast paced, highly scaled environments.

Currently, Jared leads a dynamic Mobile Software Engineering organization for the Capital One Credit Card Line of Business. He is accountable for delivery of 20+ teams supporting the Capital One flagship mobile applications (iOS / Android / Cloud).

Additionally, Jared is an organizer / founder of 6 DC area meetups, multiple conferences (DevFestDC and Android Summit) and an extensive history of supporting the startup ecosystem through membership to several advisory boards.

On This Episode:

• Learn how to get the most out of networking groups.
• Find out Jared’s approach to leadership.
• Learn how to recruit, motivate, and get the most out of tech professionals.
• Hear what traits Jared looks for when hiring.

Key Takeaways:

1. Ensure consistent communication, consistent forums, multiple directions.
2. Hire based on brains, energy, and integrity. They must have all three. 
3. Build strong relationships in your community.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Someone is always good at something.”  – Jared Sheehan

Jared Sheehan

• https://devcommunity.org/#/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredsheehan/

Jesse Paul Smith is a speaker, entertainer, and coach that helps high achievers, just like you, take dreams and goals in their life and turn them into results.

On This Episode:

• Learn how to communicate through art.
• Get leadership tactics that Jesse Smith learned from John Maxwell.
• Unpack the secrets of selling.
• Hear the powerful story of how Jesse turned his life around.

Key Takeaways:

• We are valuable because of who we are not because of what we do.
• You can not make things happen, you can only welcome it.
• Your skill will get people’s attention, but your story will connect you to them.

Tweetable Quotes:

• A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. – Proverbs 18:16
• "Every purchasing decision that is made, there is a buyer deciding to buy."

Jesse Paul Smith

• worldwidedancechallenge.com
• jessepaulsmith.com

On This Episode:

Greg shares some helpful tips about developing stronger empathy toward others.

Key Takeaways:

• Look for signs that emotion is being experienced.
• Mirror what they’re feeling.
• Don’t judge or make assumptions.

Exercises:

• Journal
• Talk to/follow a diverse group of people.
• Travel
• Read – both fiction and non-fiction

Sponsor:

• Take your digital marketing to the next level with a free competitive analysis: gregjrice.com/inflection

Charmar Te'King Jeter is an model actor writer with and edgy eye for creativity. The heart of the Steel City is where his creative instinct and determination was born. This blossomed into theater and voice overs that helped him shine bright on film TV and the big screen. Magnetically drawn to acting being the farther 2 beautiful children he lives to inspire and is very determined to show that the unbelievable is just a myth. This empathy came to life when his commercial is on the back of city public transportation. He lives to grow teach and inspire believing his blessings will becoming others stepping stones.

On This Episode:

• Charmar reflects on his first professional acting gig.
• Get tips to stay calm when you’re performing or speaking publicly.
• Learn how to draw emotion from your audience.
• Discover how to become a more dynamic communicator.

Key Takeaways:

1. If you feel it, it’s going to show.
2. Be fearless when sharing your message.
3. Knowledge is the cure for nerves.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “There’s no performance, there’s only practice.” – Greg Rice
• “A lot of the best things come from mistakes.” – Charmar Jeter

Charmar Jeter:

instagram.com/charmarjeter

facebook.com/charmarjeter

http://charmarjeter.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKB5wTJgXCcB4oLPWnzRzQ

Zack is currently an Infantry Lieutenant and platoon leader in the United States Army Georgia National Guard. His time spent in the Army has involved extensive training in risk assessment and mitigation techniques that have been proven in the most intense environments. Prior to joining the Army, Zack spent seven years serving as a police officer in the Smyrna community where he grew up. These years were spent receiving the best crime detection and prevention training law enforcement has to offer. Zack earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Penn Foster University. Zack has an MBA from American Military University with a concentration in security management – just completed. He is also a Physical Security Professional (PSP®), a credential that indicates he is an industry leader in physical security with a specialization in threat analysis.

Zack founded Knight Protection Services as a way to truly protect and serve, by providing solutions that deter crimes and prevent citizens from victimization.

On This Episode:

• Zack shares about the experience as a police officer that led to him founding Knight Protection Services.
• Learn how to give thoughtful feedback to others.
• Hear why Zack thinks the police are just one piece of the protection puzzle.
• Find out how to objectively look at situations and help someone that needs support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Look at every situation asking, “How can I be of service here?”
2. You’re going to face hate when you choose a new direction.
3. The most predominant form of abuse is not physical – it’s mental and verbal.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “‘Why’ is a very aggressive but beautiful question.”
• “The art of communication is to get them talking.”
• “Ignore what the person says and listen to what they want.”

Zack Knight:

beatacticalleader.com

@beatacticalleader

@knightprollc

On This Episode:

Greg shares some helpful tips about eye contact in video calls and in conversations overall.

Key Takeaways:

• People are most comfortable with eye contact that lasts 5-10 seconds.
• Give indicators that you are listening.
• Avoid looking at your phones or doing other things that indicate you are not paying attention.
• Alternate between a “social gaze” or a “power gaze” depending on the situation.

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s amazing the connection you can have with someone when you have really appropriate and focused eye contact with them.”

Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andre Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta - you do now.

Quoted as "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen", sought-after consultant and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard - twice!

As the founder of Bluefish, one of the top personal concierge services, and an expert marketer within the luxury industry, Steve has been quoted in various publications & TV including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London's Sunday Times, South China Morning Post and many more.

Want to sing with your favorite rock star, be serenaded by Andre Boceli, walk the red carpet at A List Oscar parties, get married in the Vatican, Dive to the wreck of the Titanic - these are just a few highlights of what Steve has been asked to provide for his clients.

He makes the impossible, possible, after all he is quoted as "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine

An entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word, Steve is well regarded within the luxury world for his innovation and down-to-earth personality. Known for his honesty, integrity and doing things "his way," Steve creates experiences for his clients that they could never have imagined being possible.

If a bricklayer from London can do this just imagine what he can help you to do?

On This Episode:

• Steve Sims shares some of the incredible opportunities he’s had as a concierge for billionaires.
• Learn how Steve achieved success without ever worrying about branding.
• Get invaluable tips about how to communicate.
• Steve reveals who the greatest communicator he knows is.

Key Takeaways:

1. The one thing you should focus on is the problem your product or service solves.
2. Don’t focus on authenticity, focus on transparency.
3. The best things that happen are a result of overcoming fear.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “‘Why’ is a very aggressive but beautiful question.”
• “The art of communication is to get them talking.”
• “Ignore what the person says and listen to what they want.”

Steve Sims:

• SteveDSims.com
• Entrepreneurs Advantage with Steve Sims
• Ask@stevedsims.com