Salvatore Manzi, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach at Leadership Communications, shares how leaders can elevate their communication to build trust, inspire action and create meaningful connections. He explains why his “you then me” approach shifts the way leaders interact, emphasizing the importance of understanding others before presenting their own ideas. Salvatore explores the role of self-awareness in developing presence, how storytelling enhances leadership and why cultural awareness strengthens communication.

Key Takeaways: (4:38) The path to feeling better with yourself. (6:42) Accepting yourself and finding a place in society. (10:58) Asking for feedback is the fastest path to growth. (11:31) The “you then me” principle. (13:46) Effective communication is not about knowledge, it’s about building trust and a relationship. (15:05) Public speaking fear comes from feeling out of place. (23:50) Communicating on multiple levels. (25:10) Self-awareness and acceptance is the foundation of presence. (38:38) Storytelling moves people to action.

Resources Mentioned: Salvatore Manzi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorejmanzi/ Leadership Communications - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-communication-coach/

"You Then Me Playbook" by Salvatore Manzi - https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/ "Leadership and Self-Deception" by The Arbinger Institute - https://arbinger.com/store/leadership-and-self-deception/

 

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