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In this episode, you'll learn how to communicate effectively as a CTO, master nonverbal cues, build trust with your team, and handle crises with clear communication.

Timestamps:

[04:45 ] The impact of mismatched communication cues  

[06:10 ] Understanding your audience as a technology leader  

[07:25 ] Why tone matters in delivering important messages  

[08:45 ] Using nonverbal cues like eye contact and body language  

[10:20 ] The role of empathy in effective communication  

[12:05 ] How listening helps build trust with your team  

[13:40 ] Tips for conducting successful one-on-ones  

[15:00 ] Why asking open-ended questions improves feedback  

[16:25 ] The importance of letting others speak first in meetings  

[18:15 ] Encouraging silent team members to share their opinions  

[20:05 ] Leveraging anonymous feedback tools for honest insights  

[21:30 ] How survey tools can gauge team morale  

[23:10 ] Common mistakes in team status meetings  

[24:45 ] Benefits of asynchronous communication for status updates  

[26:20 ] Choosing the right audience for your communication  

[28:10 ] Effective strategies for communicating major changes  

[30:05 ] Preparing for high-stakes meetings with agendas  

[31:50 ] Using storytelling to make messages stick  

[33:35 ] Building trust through transparency and honesty  

[35:10 ] The impact of systemic communication in engineering  

[36:45 ] Workflow communication tools for better project management  

[38:30 ] Preparing your team for unexpected emergencies

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