BigDeal #95 How To Speak Like A Top 1% CEO
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Sep 29, 2025 Discover powerful techniques to communicate like a CEO. Learn how to start with impactful headlines and speak decisively to own your ideas. Unlock the secrets of body language that exudes warmth and competence. Master the art of pausing for emphasis and use storytelling over statistics to engage your audience. Find out how to frame discussions effectively and exude calm authority in high-pressure situations. Finish with clear commands to ensure your ideas resonate and prompt action.
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Lead With The Headline
- Start with the headline: give the point first, not the preamble.
- Framing the conversation up front makes people lean in instead of tune out.
Use Decisive Speech
- Speak decisively with clear, direct statements and minimal hedging.
- Use short, concrete lines that show competence and ownership of ideas.
Warmth + Competence Wins Respect
- Respect follows fast signals of warmth and competence rather than looks or status.
- Speedy warmth plus visible competence builds trust and credibility quickly.
