This episode is the second of four episodes looking at the ways each of us communicate and interact with others that can unintentionally create the perception of threat in other people. This week, I'm focusing on both sides of the interactions involving people with Inspiring traits. What do people with Inspiring traits do that can trigger a threat response in others and what do other people do that can trigger a threat response in people with Inspiring traits?

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We all communicate in ways that "trigger" other people. If you have Dominant style communication traits , you can unintentionally cause a perception of threat for people who don't share this trait with you. If you don't have Dominant traits, you can unintentional trigger a threat response in people who do have those traits. In this episode, I'll cover improved communication strategies from people on both sides of this communication situation.

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We all have an inner voice, and we talk to ourselves. If this voice is negative, it can create problems for you as a leader. This week, we'll consider how you talk to yourself and how you can make that internal dialogue more positive and productive.

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In this episode, I'll package together five conflict resolution strategies in one place. This episode compiles single points I've made in other places into one full package you can use to improve your conflict resolution skills.

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There are things that all of us do that subtly and unintentionally create a feeling of threat in other people. When we do that, our communication effectiveness plummets. In this episode, I'll share three places where we can unintentionally "threaten" others so that you can look for these patterns in your communication and replace them with better ones.

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While this podcast is titled "Talk Like a Leader," my real intent is to explore all the different ways we can become better communicators. In this episode, I'm looking at the listening side of communication. We'll briefly explore both the barriers we face to become better listeners and the things we can do to listen better.

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Inviting other people to share their perspective is something that I love to do on this podcast. This week, my long-time customer, colleague, and friend, Eric Levos joins me to discuss what it means to Talk Like a Leader. Eric is a former First Sergeant in the US Army, and a Leadership and Learning professional with experience in the airline, health insurance, energy, agriculture, and logistics industries. Join me as we learn what Eric has learned about talking like a leader.

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As a leader, you will communicate with people in many different ways and in many different situations. You'll be in meetings, in coaching conversations, and responding to emails. The general principles of communication apply equally to all of these situations, and the specific approach or technique you use can vary a great deal. In this episode, I'll share with you three things to consider that will help you to choose the best technique for the specific situation.

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Leadership expert, Kevin Eikenberry, joins me on this episode to discuss what it means to talk like a leader. Kevin has both deep and broad experience in both leading and helping leaders develop. Listen in as he shares both his perspective on what it means to Talk Like a Leader and practical strategies to do it better. You can learn more from Kevin on his podcast, The Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

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