The Good Leadership Podcast The Presentation Secrets of Iconic Leaders with Carmine Gallo & Charles Good | TGLP #221
Today, we are joined by Carmine Gallo.
Carmine Gallo is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally popular keynote speaker, Harvard instructor, and leadership advisor for the world’s most admired brands. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Gallo’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He delivers highly customized, engaging, inspiring, and actionable multimedia keynotes based on his international bestsellers: Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and The Storyteller’s Secret, Five Stars, and his latest book The Bezos Blueprint.
In this episode, we explore the foundational elements of powerful communication that can transform ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones.
Key topics include:
How to unlock more authentic communication
The three types of stories every leader should master
The science behind using eighth-grade language to explain complex concepts
How to make your message more memorable
Learn from Carmine Gallo how to develop a communication style that doesn't just inform but inspires.
Carmine Gallo's Books:
"Talk Like TED," "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs," "The Bezos Blueprint"
Website: carminegallo.com
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Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com
Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/
Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) Tool: Asking "What Makes Your Heart Sing?" Instead of "What's Your Passion?"
(07:40) Technique: Using Three Types of Stories to Connect with Audiences
(13:00) Tip: Beginning Presentations with Personal Stories for Instant Connection
(16:40) Tool: Structuring Your Message as a Storyteller, Not a Presenter
(18:00) Technique: Crafting Tweetable Headlines That Stick
(21:00) Tip: Simplifying Complex Ideas Using Eighth-Grade Language
(24:00) Tool: Learning from Kennedy and Churchill's Word Economy
(25:00) Technique: Creating Memorable Messages Through Novelty
(27:10) Tip: Using Visual Demonstrations Instead of Bullet Points
(28:00) Tool: Designing for the 90% Memory Drop-Off
(28:28) Conclusion
Keywords:
Charles Good, Carmine Gallo, The Good Leadership Podcast, Communication Skills, Storytelling, Leadership Communication, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, Memorable Messages, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Brain Science, Simple Language, Storytelling Techniques, Executive Communication, Speaking Skills, Message Clarity, Purpose Driven Communication, Presentation Design
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