Communication On Point

As Bodhi in the movie Point Break said: "You project strength to avoid conflict." This episode discusses the three elements to cover to increase the confidence of your communication.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

People ask you for a favor, to take on a project, or join group - and your instinct might be to say Yes. But at what cost? This episode discusses Yes, the value of No, and the role of a third option.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Sometimes the only path to innovation and acceleration involved conflict. Too often though, for many leaders and organizations, their aversion to conflict prevents them from achieving what they really want. This episode may shift how you think of conflict as a catalyst for success.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Sometimes, the best way to get people thinking or to capture their attention is to say the Opposite of what's expected. This episode shares tools to help you do just that.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Whenever we venture into uncertainty - we'll find ourselves without answers. We might feel the pressure to know the answer (even if we shouldn't.) How we handle those moments can change the outcome of the project, the success of the sale, and the direction of the team. This episode discusses how we might react in those situations and three different approaches that can help us to navigate the situation better.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Whenever we're working with others to achieve something, we're operating in a system - and the best lessons come from successful family business systems. Anne Smart, the Director of the Loyola Family Business Center joins to discuss lessons ranging from the pillars of family businesses that last to the power of investing in building trust.  Learn more about the Loyola Family Business Center at www.luc.edu/fbc and reach Anne Smart at asmart@luc.edu. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The easiest way to build our credibility is by simply responding. It seems simple, but so often we undermine our influence by not responding quickly or at all! Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Asking for help can not only accelerate our goals but also strengthen our relationships - unfortunately we can be reluctant to ask others for assistance. This episode dives into the power of asking for help and how you can approach it in a different way.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

If you want to increase the impact of your communication, the award-winning speaker and trainer Craig Valentine is who you want to listen to. In this episode he shares the one change you need to make to get people to take action, how to use stories to your advantage as a leader, and much more.  Learn more from Craig by connecting with him and getting his weekly series to triple your presentation skills in one year at www.52speakingtips.com Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's easy to find our self "talking" without a clear outcome in mind. Maybe just venting frustrations or idly gossiping. This leaves us feeling unsatisfied and unaccomplished. This episode explores the importance of aim in our communication and the simple questions we can ask before we begin.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The Latin origin of the word compliment is to "fill up" or to "complete." Too often though, we miss opportunities to make an impact on people around us with a powerful compliment. This episode explores the key elements of both giving and receiving complements.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Getting known by the people you want to be known by is more than being in the right place at the right time. In this episode, Patrick Draut shares how the risk management startup K-Ratio developed connection and authority in their industry in a short amount of time. The principles are straightforward and fit any organization.  Learn more about K-Ratio at https://www.k-ratio.com/ and connect with Patrick at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdraut/ Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Much of the way we communicate and explain things is harder than it needs to be - but we accept it as "how things are." As leaders, our challenge and opportunity is to simplify communication to make it easier for others to understand. This episode covers introduces and new way of finding yourself in the world.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Meetings are critical for sharing information, gathering insights, and making decisions - but in too many organizations, meetings are the biggest thing in the way of productivity. This episode covers the "Four M's" for meeting leaders and key elements of a meeting that every leader needs to master to get the most out of a group's time together.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Transformational leadership requires a solid foundation and clear communication. In this episode, retired US Navy Rear Admiral, Paul Becker shares insights on how to focus on the critical elements of leadership, the power of inclusive planning, the importance of mentoring, and much more.  You can find Paul at LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul83becker , Twitter @BeckerT3Group and his website https://thebeckert3group.com/ Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.