Communication On Point

Building Your Personal Brand with Oliver Aust

In today's digital economy, it isn't enough that you do great work - the world needs to hear about it. In this episode, my guest is Oliver Aust. As a communication trainer, coach, and author of the upcoming personal branding book "Unignorable" - he shares his process for how people can amplify their reputation. Learn more about Oliver and about his book at www.oliveraust.com.

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

What I want my manager to change

I recently conducted a survey on LinkedIn where one of the questions asked "what your manager can do differently to increase their effectiveness." More than half the responses focused on communication adjustments. This episode dives into the four themes that emerged. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. If you haven't yet, follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-heffta/ .

 

Cracking the Code with Alain Hunkins

The approaches needed for successful leaders have changed and Alain Hunkins shares key insights in this episode. From the three challenges to communication to what it takes to be a facilitative leader, Alain shares tools that are useful regardless of the leadership situation you find yourself in. 

Learn more at www.alainhunkins.com or by reaching him at alain@alainhunkins.com. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Gathering Customer Insight

Getting insight from our customers is critical to success, regardless of our role. This episode explores customer communication and tools to make it more valuable than the "rate us from 1 to 10" question you may be use to. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Change your questions to change your life

If we want better results, it begins with better questions. This episode introduces the "Question Matrix." An approach to uncovering more effective questions. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

How Your Values Change Everything with John Blumberg

Building connection and providing leadership in uncertainty requires clarity of core values. But too often our values get confused with behaviors, needs, and wants. In this episode, John Blumberg shares insight on what makes core values unique and how everyone can go about uncovering their own values. 

His resources include the core value brainstorming list at https://www.blumbergroi.com/thebigdig/ and his website https://www.blumbergroi.com.

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

5 Tools to Amplify Your Communication

This episode covers five simple tools for your communication toolbox to increase your clarity and influence. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Deciding to Lead with Steve Lishansky

Great decisions don't happen by accident. In fact, great organizations intentionally foster a culture of effective decision making. In this episode, strategy consultant and executive coach Steve Lishansky, CEO of Optimize International, shares his insights on improving the decision skills of any group. 

Learn more at www.optimizeintl.com or contact Steve at steve@optimizeintl.com

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 

To the Rescue!

Its easy to step in an shield others from pain and uncertainty - but there is a long term cost to this "rescuing." This episode explores the language we use when we're rescuing, the impact our actions can have, and what can be done differently. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 

Tense language

Much of our miscommunication can be found in people using different "tense" in the same conversation. One is talking about future possibilities, another reminding everyone what didn't work in the past, while someone else is talking about this week's to do list. In this episode we dive into the role time has on our conversation and what we can do to improve our use of it. 

Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.