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.

Main Takeaways:

Being yourself

The look of an authentic leader

The formula to be an authentic leader: Is there?

The recipe of an authentic leader

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Welcome back to the Art of Communication! In celebration of our recently published 100th episode, we’re going to walk down memory lane and re-air my conversation with Tommy Swanhaus.

Main Takeaways:

Get people to buy into your vision

Show up and network

Empower your team

Present yourself in the best way possible

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Building better relationships with your clients seems tricky because not all clients are the same. However, there are several general tips you can follow not only to start but also to maintain client relationships.

Main Takeaways:

Why you should set expectations

Pay attention to the language they’re using

Not everything has to be business-related

Keep in touch with the client

Underpromise, overdeliver

Be responsive

Speak their language as much as you can

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Sara Carnegie works at the International Bar Association as Director of Legal Projects. She is an experienced barrister who has spent 20 years in the criminal justice system and in the public sector. She joins us in this episode to talk about a few major challenges in the global corporate and legal spaces.

Main Takeaways:

Mental wellbeing and communication

Modern-day slavery

Dear fellow women…

From a negative encounter into motivation

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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“Your network is your net worth.”

We have heard this advice for quite some time now, but many of you probably still wonder how to network the right way. If you’re one of those people, this episode will bring a ton of value to you. In this solo episode, I shared 3 actionable steps you can take now to build and grow your network in 2021 at a time when we still cannot meet personally due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Takeaways:

Networking fundamentals

Networking in 2021

Growing your network by adding value

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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What if I tell you that you can bring an impact to another person in the first 60 seconds of your conversation? What if there’s a way for you to hook the other person’s attention in just the first 15 seconds? Chris Fenning, a coach, trainer, speaker, and author of the award-winning book, “The First Minute,” joins us today to answer these questions.

Main Takeaways:

Bridging the communication gap

Starting a conversation

Asking questions, not making statements

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Art of Communication! In this solo episode, I’m going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to me: Vulnerability. As leaders, we can leverage this vulnerability to teach our team to be more effective and how to show up even in situations where success is not guaranteed. It may be uncomfortable at first, but we should remember that it is never a sign of weakness.

Main Takeaways:

Vulnerability is like rocket fuel

How to be vulnerable effectively

Set boundaries

Do some reflections now and start being vulnerable

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Digital transformation is a buzzword that many people still don’t understand. Philip Jenkins breaks down this concept in understandable chunks then feeds us with valuable tips to become a successful transformational leader. He will also discuss the importance of having both strategy and action. Strategy without action will lead to failure, so will action without Strategy. Philip then reveals the communication skill he wished he learned earlier. This skill is crucial, especially for aspiring transformational leaders.

Main Takeaways:

Digital transformation is more than just customer experience

Transformational leadership involves a compelling business case

Strategy and action need each other

Listening is everything

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Here is another solo episode, especially for those who are selling innovations. You see, selling innovative products may be hard because customers are not familiar with them yet. In the context of sales, this means the feeling of unfamiliarity carries a feeling of risk, and customers don’t want risks. They need assurance they’re going to buy something of value.

Main Takeaways:

Find your niche

Use an anchor with a twist

Adopt behaviors that lead to success

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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Networking should be purposeful. Otherwise, you’re doing it wrong. This common networking mistake that people make is discussed by Scott Smith, a self-professed motivational speaker, and networking expert.

Main Takeaways:

Core of networking

Truth behind extroverts and introverts

Traits of a motivational listener

Communicating through stories

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and Facebook(gregoryrice). Join Facebook group The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!

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