Listen "Stop Rambling, Start Rising: A Conversation with Chris Fenning (Part Two)"
Episode Synopsis
In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Chris Fenning – communication coach, corporate trainer, and award-winning author of “The First Minute” – they shift from personal communication habits to team and organizational dynamics.Chris shares common red flags that signal a team’s communication is broken (think: camera-off meetings, “FYI” email chains, and vague subject lines) and offers practical strategies to fix them. The two dig into the business cost of unclear messaging, how email templates and meeting invites can be made more effective, and why the best communicators are often the most promotable.Chris also explains how his GPS method (Goal, Problem, Solution) can make your messages sharper, your meetings shorter, and your updates more impactful. From interview prep to project briefings, these tools are designed to save time and build credibility. This is the second part of a two-part conversation.Topics Covered:The subtle signs your team’s communication is brokenThe hidden cost of processing information inefficientlyHow to avoid “backward conversations” that derail progressWhy succinct updates make better impressions (and careers)What NOT to say when delivering bad newsHow to guide others to be clearer—without being rudeUsing GPS to help direct reports (or managers) frame their messageLinks:Chris’s website - www.chrisfenning.com Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/ Chris’s book, “TITLE” - https://amzn.to/3JwPNer Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com Clint’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/ Clint’s book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka
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