Stacey Hanke on Influencing Monday To Monday - Chief Influencer - Episode # 013

Stacey Hanke is a renowned orator, speaking coach, and Owner of Stacey Hanke, Inc. Stacey is also the Author of two books, Influence Redefined and Yes You Can!: Everything You Need From A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action. Stacey helps leaders become more effective communicators, build trust, and drive engagement. In her conversation with Host Anthony Shop, Stacey defines what it means to communicate with influence “Monday to Monday,” the connection between great speakers and Michael Jordan, and how to address the three communication issues that cause most problems in business.
Takeaways: Communicating with influence Monday to Monday requires consistency in your body language and messaging across environments. That means you show up in the same way regardless of the setting. Your verbal and non-verbal communication is authentically you, whether you’re in a virtual or in-person environment.  If you act differently to others in one setting than you do when in another, those around you will begin to question your authenticity, thereby undermining your credibility as a leader with influence.  If you are leading a meeting, your job is to ensure your listeners understand your message and to motivate them to take action. One of the best ways to ensure you accomplish both parts of your job is by embracing brevity. A cornerstone of building and growing trust is staying connected with the individuals in your audience anytime you’re speaking, whether it's virtual or in person. You should only be speaking when you're connecting with a pair of eyes. This allows you as the communicator to stay focused and constantly read your listeners to make sure that they feel personally involved in the conversation, which is crucial to keep them attentive, engaged, and connected. Becoming a great communicator and an impactful influencer is similar to becoming a professional athlete. How? Through constantly practicing and making the most of every opportunity, you have to get feedback on your speaking progress. Build time into your schedule to practice every day. Most problems that arise in companies are caused by either a lack of communication, communicating the wrong message, or using non-verbal body language distracting from the verbal message.
Quote of the Show:“Communicate with influence, Monday to Monday. Every interaction is an opportunity to practice." - Stacey Hanke
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