Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work & Life

Kasia Wezowski on Open Body Language & Compassionate Communication

Oct 2, 2023

44:21

Snipd AI

Kasia Wezowski, Founder of The Center for Body Language, discusses the importance of trust in leadership, the parallels between leadership and parenting, and the technique of reading micro expressions to interpret true feelings.

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Trust plays a significant role in the workplace, allowing employees to manage their time effectively and leading to improved results.

Effective communication is a vital skill for leaders, involving both verbal and nonverbal cues to connect with team members and establish open lines of communication.

Deep dives

Importance of Trust in the Workplace

Trust plays a significant role in the workplace, allowing employees to manage their time effectively and leading to improved results. When leaders trust their employees and provide them with autonomy, it fosters a sense of motivation and engagement. Building trust involves effective communication, transparency, and creating an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas. By cultivating trust, leaders can unleash the true potential of their teams.

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Non-Verbal Communication in Remote Work

16min

The Role of a Leader as a Conductor and the Importance of Protecting Personal Information

3min

Creating an Environment for Relationships to Thrive

15min

Interpreting True Feelings Through the Two-Minute Blink Technique

2min

Food Choices, Blink Technique, and Book Recommendation

3min

This week it was my privilege to speak with Kasia Wezowski about body language, leadership, and communication. Kasia, along with her husband Patryk Wezowski, are founders of The Center for Body Language, the world's number one body language training company for business people. In this conversation Kasia guides us through her new book, Language That Leads: Communication Strategies that Inspire and Engage a compelling and insightful book that combines her cutting-edge research with Marshall Goldsmith’s leadership development methodology into a practical and timely resource for leaders to bring out the best in each team member. Wezowski breaks down the ten core qualities of leadership, providing easy-to-follow implementation steps to express, observe and project these qualities effectively through verbal and nonverbal communication.

In this episode, Kasia dives deep into the importance of trust in leadership and how it can transform your team's performance. Recognizing the value of trusting employees to manage their time and work responsibilities while discussing how this approach boosts overall results. Drawing interesting parallels between leadership and parenting, Kasia also shares how giving individuals space and autonomy can lead to enhanced productivity, creativity, and engagement.

This episode also highlights the leadership style of former Ford CEO, Alan Mulally, who prioritized connecting others with skills rather than trying to possess all the expertise himself. Kasia uses Mulally’s leadership style to stress the vital role of effective communication in leadership and the importance of creating a supportive environment where everyone can share their opinions. In conclusion, understanding body language and emotional cues is also addressed as a valuable tool for any leader seeking to cultivate well-being and engagement within their team.

Connect with Kasia:

Website

Book

Twitter

Connect with Erik:

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Make sure to check out our sponsors to help support the show!

Use code beyond at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/beyond

________________________________________

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices