The nuances of executive communication and the importance of building buy-in for ideas with Wes Kao. The role of credibility, understanding bandwidth in conversations, and strategies for framing discussions to enhance clarity and reduce cognitive load.
De-risking strategies to avoid surprises and the significance of celebrating good decision-making processes rather than just successful outcomes.
Takeaways
- Working autonomously means communicating more, not less.
- Surprises in the workplace are generally unwelcome.
- Celebrate the process of good decision-making, not just results.
- Make your proposals easy for others to present.
- Communication should be proactive, not reactive.
Chapters
01:51 Introduction to Wes Cowell and His Journey
02:51 Obsession vs. Discipline in Achieving Success
06:30 The Art of Executive Communication
07:51 Building Buy-In for Ideas
11:10 The Role of Credibility in Communication
15:24 Understanding Bandwidth in Conversations
19:34 Framing Conversations for Clarity
22:22 Reducing Cognitive Load in Communication
27:31 Cross-Functional Communication Strategies
30:51 Effective Communication in Leadership
34:06 De-risking Proposals and Feedback Loops
39:38 Celebrating Good Decisions Over Results
44:10 The Importance of Rigorous Thinking
54:30 Preparing Others for Success in Presentations
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