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Episode Synopsis
Introduction
Today, I am joined by Dr. Michael Gerharz, an author and C-Suite advisor from Cologne, Germany. He’s the author of “The Aha-Effect” and the “Leaders Light the Path” manifesto. His blog on “The Art of Communicating” has more than 900 published posts and he’s the host of the “Irresistible Communication“ podcast.
Summary
Dr. Michael Gerharz discusses his career journey and the importance of following one's passion. He emphasizes the need for leaders to ask the right questions and provide clarity in decision-making. He also highlights the shift in leadership style from leading by example to empowering and trusting the team. Dr. Gerharz emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. He advises finding words that one truly believes in to communicate authentically and build a connection with the audience. The principal themes of the conversation include the importance of authenticity and empathy in communication, the need for open and transparent conversations, the value of seeing and hearing your audience, the power of plain and simple language, and the significance of finding meaning and leaving a positive impact.
Takeaways
- Follow your passion and let it guide your career choices.
- Ask the right questions to gain clarity in decision-making.
- Shift from leading by example to empowering and trusting the team.
- Practice empathy and understand different perspectives.
- Find words that you truly believe in to communicate authentically. Authenticity and belief in what you do create a connection with your audience and make your message more impactful.
- In difficult situations, such as delivering bad news, empathy and honesty are crucial.
- Effective communication requires using plain and simple language and avoiding corporate speak.
- Leaders should ground their vision and culture in conversations and feedback from their team.
- A meaningful life involves leaving the world a little better than you found it.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Dr. Michael Gerharz's Meaningful Life Story
09:10 The Power of Asking the Right Questions
12:59 Leaders Light the Path Manifesto
16:13 Transitioning to a New Style of Leadership
22:29 Creating a Compassionate and Empathetic Culture
26:50 Communicating with Clarity and Effectiveness
29:20 Delivering Difficult News with Empathy
31:00 Effective Communication in Challenging Situations
33:53 Maintaining Humanity in Customer Service
37:24 Creating Guidelines and Cultures with Humanity
41:39 The Process of Coaching and Mentoring
46:43 Non-Negotiable Values in Communication
49:14 Living a Meaningful Life
50:01 How to Connect with Dr. Michael Gerharz
Reach out to Dr. Michael
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/
Website: https://michaelgerharz.com/
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Today, I am joined by Dr. Michael Gerharz, an author and C-Suite advisor from Cologne, Germany. He’s the author of “The Aha-Effect” and the “Leaders Light the Path” manifesto. His blog on “The Art of Communicating” has more than 900 published posts and he’s the host of the “Irresistible Communication“ podcast.
Summary
Dr. Michael Gerharz discusses his career journey and the importance of following one's passion. He emphasizes the need for leaders to ask the right questions and provide clarity in decision-making. He also highlights the shift in leadership style from leading by example to empowering and trusting the team. Dr. Gerharz emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. He advises finding words that one truly believes in to communicate authentically and build a connection with the audience. The principal themes of the conversation include the importance of authenticity and empathy in communication, the need for open and transparent conversations, the value of seeing and hearing your audience, the power of plain and simple language, and the significance of finding meaning and leaving a positive impact.
Takeaways
- Follow your passion and let it guide your career choices.
- Ask the right questions to gain clarity in decision-making.
- Shift from leading by example to empowering and trusting the team.
- Practice empathy and understand different perspectives.
- Find words that you truly believe in to communicate authentically. Authenticity and belief in what you do create a connection with your audience and make your message more impactful.
- In difficult situations, such as delivering bad news, empathy and honesty are crucial.
- Effective communication requires using plain and simple language and avoiding corporate speak.
- Leaders should ground their vision and culture in conversations and feedback from their team.
- A meaningful life involves leaving the world a little better than you found it.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Dr. Michael Gerharz's Meaningful Life Story
09:10 The Power of Asking the Right Questions
12:59 Leaders Light the Path Manifesto
16:13 Transitioning to a New Style of Leadership
22:29 Creating a Compassionate and Empathetic Culture
26:50 Communicating with Clarity and Effectiveness
29:20 Delivering Difficult News with Empathy
31:00 Effective Communication in Challenging Situations
33:53 Maintaining Humanity in Customer Service
37:24 Creating Guidelines and Cultures with Humanity
41:39 The Process of Coaching and Mentoring
46:43 Non-Negotiable Values in Communication
49:14 Living a Meaningful Life
50:01 How to Connect with Dr. Michael Gerharz
Reach out to Dr. Michael
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/
Website: https://michaelgerharz.com/
Follow our socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjosephalcantara/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-alcantara-0321/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaningful.byjoseph
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClADsM80wIM7yLTDlUtppRQ
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