Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Be clear, concise, charismatic, and curious. Fantastic advice from my guest, Sony Das. Sony is the Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at Lionsgate Entertainment. In this episode we talk about humility, empowering people, and getting your key message “above the fold”.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Sony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonymdas/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Measure twice. Cut once. Fantastic advice for so many areas of life from my guest, Erik Algreen. Erik is the Founder and Executive Coach at Algreen & Company. In this episode we talk about resilience, managing ego, persuasion, and the power of kindness.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-algreen-petersen-1340945/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

When it comes to interactions with your team, focus on quality over quantity. Fantastic advice from my guest, Dr. David Schreiner. Dave is the President and CEO at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and author of the best-selling book “Be the Best Part of Their Day”. In this episode we talk about adopting an abundance mindset, making time in your schedule for priorities, and how to incorporate appreciative inquiry.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-l-schreiner-ph-d-fache-97858515/► Buy “Be the Best Part of Their Day” https://www.amazon.com/Best-Part-Their-Supercharging-Communication/dp/1642257605► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com 

When delivering a speech or presentation, find your fans and make eye contact with them at the beginning. It will help reduce your nerves and get things kicked off on the right foot. Great advice from my guest, Dianna Booher. Dianna is a hall of fame speaker, bestselling author, and executive presence expert. In this episode we talk about the importance of listening, the difference between a story and an anecdote, and why you shouldn’t memorize your presentations. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Dianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannabooher/► Visit Dianna’s site: https://booherresearch.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

In order to be a great communicator, you need to focus on connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. Fantastic advice from my guest, David Dye. David is the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, which provides practical leadership training and tools for human centered leaders.  In this episode we discuss how to effectively share your ideas at work, the importance of having the conversation, and the 4 Cs of effective communication. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdye/► Pre-order Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict https://letsgrowleaders.com/conflict-phrases-book/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com 

In order to establish psychological safety, you need to be predictable, consistent, and kind. Excellent advice from my guest, Rich Carr. Rich is a learning scientist and CEO of Brain-centric, which stands at the forefront of redefining cognitive brain training for the 21st century’s innovative communicators, coaches, and educators. In this episode we discuss the importance of affect before effect, strategies to create engagement with any audience, and how to avoid amygdala hijack. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrknowledge/► Visit Brain Centric Training: https://braincentricdesign.com/► Order Surprised: The Science and Art of Engagement: https://a.co/d/3n6J30r► Order Brain-centric Design: The Surprising Neuroscience Behind Learning with Deep Understanding: https://a.co/d/0GPDh5N► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

It’s the intangibles that set you apart. Excellent perspective from my guest this episode, Chrissie Fay. Chrissie is an executive search consultant and CEO of Sky Consulting Services. In this episode we talk about how to leverage communication skills for interviews, the importance of breathing, and how to know when to stop talking. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Chrissie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissie-fay-3013b3/► Visit Sky Consulting Services’ website: https://www.scs-search.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com 

Take care of people and people will take care of you. Outstanding advice from my guest this episode, Matt Krasnoff. Matt is the Producing Branch Manager for the Krasnoff Mortgage Team at First Federal Bank. In this episode we delve into the core of authenticity, the significance of articulating your “why”, and the transformative power of genuine care. I hope you enjoy.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krasnoff-8a66b440/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Leaders are great repeaters. That is something that my guest this episode, Jesse Cole, truly embodies. Jesse is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, where along with his team, they are creating the greatest show in sports. In this episode, we talk about being “fans first”, the importance of backing up your words with action, and how mindset and stories can help you achieve your vision. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/► Learn more about Banana Ball athttps://thesavannahbananas.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Focus on the audience. Lead with empathy. Ask great questions. That’s how my guest this episode, Juli Lassow, describes a great communicator. Juli spent 17 years at Target in progressively responsible leadership roles in sourcing, inventory management and buying. So, if you’ve ever gone into target for just a few things and came out with an overflowing cart, Juli is part of the reason for that. In this episode we chat about the importance of providing context for your questions, the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how to establish powerful partnerships. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Juli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julilassow/► Learn more about Juli’s work athttps://www.jhl-solutions.com► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.comKey Moments:The importance of effective communication and empathy in building partnerships (00:03:08) Juli discusses the role of communication and empathy in establishing strong partnerships and being an effective communicator.Tailoring messages to fit the audience and testing for understanding (00:04:21) Juli talks about the importance of tailoring messages to the audience, listening effectively, and asking questions to ensure understanding.The essential communication skills needed in the workplace (00:06:43) Juli highlights the need for effective cross-functional collaboration, understanding perspectives, and practicing business empathy in delivering complex retail experiences.Leading with Empathy and Effective Communication (00:07:59) The importance of leading with empathy and effective communication in building strong partnerships, especially in complex retail organizations.Creating an Environment for Input and Decision-making (00:09:48) The struggle of accepting input and feedback, creating an environment for input, making appropriate decisions, and effectively communicating the decision and the why behind it.Openness and Transparency in Business Partnerships (00:11:28) The significance of openness, transparency, and communication in maintaining successful business partnerships, both internally within an organization and externally with suppliers and manufacturers.The importance of adding context (00:16:07) Adding context to questions helps clarify and expand the conversation, building trust and transparency.The influence of empathy on communication style (00:17:57) Brené Brown's teachings on empathy have had a significant impact on understanding and forming deep connections in communication.Advice for developing communication skills (00:21:58) Show empathy for your audience, ask the right questions, and lean into your authentic communication style to connect meaningfully with others.The importance of authentic communication (00:24:28) Discussion on the importance of being true to oneself and finding one's own communication style to effectively connect with others.