One of the challenges we can fact in pursuing our goals, is our comfort with asking for what we want. This episode covers the dynamics that prevent us from being more clear in getting our needs met as well as approaches we can put to work to grow our ability to ask. 

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Regardless of your role or industry, you've probably found yourself on the "virtual stage." Improving our presence and comfort in front of the camera can grow our influence and increase the impact of our message. This week, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager shares his insights on how to raise our game as digital communicators. 

Rich Bontrager is a presentation coach and virtual stage expert with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience. Learn more at www.richbontrager.net and follow him on LinkedIn at Rich Trigger Bontrager

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's a rare person that enjoys delivering bad news. But strong leaders and healthy organizations know that the flow of candid information is critical to effective decision making. This episode explores how each of us has the ability to impact the speed and accuracy of the information we receive. 

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's not hard to destroy our influence and credibility. In fact, we see it happen with high profile people all the time. And when we see it happening, it's easy to sit back and judge and mock - but the most effective thing we can do is take the lessons we see to heart, and work on improving our self. This episode explores how you can grow your influence every day. 

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Operating at your best requires more than just passion, talent, and commitment - it takes a healthy body and brain. In this episode, Bob Pizzini shares leadership insights from his 26 years in Navy Special Operations and as a leader of a multi-million dollar business. Bob's lessons draw from what he's learned in keeping the body and mind sharp, the power of core values, and his biggest leadership lesson in transitioning from military to civilian life. 

Learn more about Bob's work and leadership training at www.robertpizzini.com. 

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The US Marine Corp philosophy on battle is captured in their handbook "Warfighting." As with classics like "The Art of War" and "On War," - this manual is filled with insights useful in many areas of life. In this episode, the Marine Corp advise on the two parts of any mission is applied to creating effective communication. 

If you're interested in reading Warfighting yourself, here's a link to it on Amazon and to a free PDF version from the Marine's website.  

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Influence is the impact we have on the behavior of the people around us. It contributes to our success and satisfaction. Through awareness and intention we can strengthen our influence. This episode gives you three simple steps in growing yours.

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Too often the best ideas in a room get over-looked and under-heard. Catherine Johns brings her lessons as a broadcaster from one of the largest radio markets in the country and her experiences in helping people deliver powerful messages to this episode.

Contact Catherine at [email protected] or www.catherinejohns.com. 

Also - On November 13th, Catherine Johns and Dean Heffta will be digitally presenting "Whaddya Say & How Do You Say It" for NSA of Illinois. You don't have to be a member to join in the session. Learn more and get registered at www.nsa-il.org

Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Somedays it can feel as though we are in a minefield - worried that if we say the wrong thing it could turn into a battle. In this episode we explore the dynamics occurring when we're in serious disagreement and tools you can use today to move the conversation (and the relationship) to a higher and more meaningful level.

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

There's a difference between being fearless and courageous. This episode explores the elements of a courageous communicator and how you can bring them to life. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at [email protected] or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.