Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease Overwhelm

328 Stop Making These 4 Communication Mistakes If You Want Influence with Your CEO


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Do you walk out of a meeting with your CEO, wondering if you just tanked your credibility instead of strengthening it?

If you ever feel your conversations with senior leaders don’t land quite right—or worse, stall your projects instead of moving them forward—you’re not alone. This episode dives into the subtle communication mistakes that quietly kill your influence and shows you how to turn every CEO interaction into an opportunity to showcase your strategic value and leadership presence.


Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

  • How to shift from reporting activity to communicating impact that earns executive trust.

  • Simple language strategies that keep your CEO engaged and aligned with your priorities.

  • Proven phrases that help you bring clarity, confidence, and focus to every high-stakes conversation.

    Press play now to learn how to master CEO conversations and walk into your next one with confidence, clarity, and influence.

    Check out:

    • [03:12] – Mistake #2: Using Internal Jargon
      Hear how technical shortcuts can derail your CEO conversations and what plain-language swaps keep your message clear and strategic.
    • [04:19] – Mistake #3: Seeking a Counselor Instead of a CEO
      Learn how to bring problems with perspective and options, not open-ended vent sessions that erode credibility.
        • [11:13] – Phrases That Elevate Your Executive Presence
          Discover practical, ready-to-use lines that help you speak with clarity, tie your message to strategic priorities, and earn influence in the room.

          Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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          Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease OverwhelmBy David Dye

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