Courageous leaders start with strategic and effective communication. When leaders communicate better, they establish trust, credibility, and confidence, making it easier for them to have influence and make a positive impact.

Summary:

Leah Mether, Communications expert and author, joins me to share her valuable insights on effective communication and relationship building. She emphasizes the importance of building trust quickly and keeping messages simple and clear. Leah also highlights the significance of self-awareness and understanding others' communication styles. She advises setting clear expectations and having open conversations to avoid misaligned priorities and overloaded workloads. Additionally, Leah discusses the importance of building a strong network and being generous in your interactions to enhance your influence and credibility. Her book, "Steer Through the Storm," offers practical advice and scripts for leaders navigating change.

Key Takeaways:
Building trust quickly is crucial in effective communication.
Keeping messages simple and clear helps ensure understanding.
Self-awareness and understanding others' communication styles are essential for successful communication.
Setting clear expectations and having open conversations can help avoid misaligned priorities and overloaded workloads.
Building a strong network and being generous in your interactions enhances influence and credibility.



Quotes:
"Get curious, not furious." - Leah Mether.
"This is a big misconception with networking in general. People think it's about going out there and selling yourself for the take. Actually, it's all about generosity and relationship building." - Leah Mether.
"Your influence is determined by the strength of your relationships." - Leah Mether.



A bit about Leah Mether

Leah Mether is a communication specialist obsessed with making leadership and work-life easier through developing "soft skills." She is known for her practical, straight-shooting style. Leah's work is based on the belief that soft skills get hard results and no one is a perfect communicator. Everyone can improve.


Leah's first book Soft is the New Hard: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure, was published in 2019 and was a finalist in the Australian Career Book of the Year Awards in 2020, and her second book, Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change was published in July 2023.


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Mentioned Resources:

Soft is the New Hard by Leah Mether: https://www.leahmether.com.au/books/soft-is-the-new-hard/

Steer Through the Storm by Leah Mether: https://steerthroughthestorm.com.au/


Connect with Leah Mether: 

Website: https://www.leahmether.com.au/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYGZ60Mz7D6xVInt63pTL6w9czfFW4g


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmakrisaustralia/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sarahmakrisaustralia?_rdc=1&_rdr


Watch full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXouofBwzJKhoK1HkOtT_A



Thank you for listening!

Courageous leaders start with strategic and effective communication. When leaders communicate better, they establish trust, credibility, and confidence, making it easier for them to have influence and make a positive impact.Summary:Leah Mether, Communications expert and author, joins me to share her valuable insights on effective communication and relationship building. She emphasizes the importance of building trust quickly and keeping messages simple and clear. Leah also highlights the significance of self-awareness and understanding others' communication styles. She advises setting clear expectations and having open conversations to avoid misaligned priorities and overloaded workloads. Additionally, Leah discusses the importance of building a strong network and being generous in your interactions to enhance your influence and credibility. Her book, "Steer Through the Storm," offers practical advice and scripts for leaders navigating change.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Building trust quickly is crucial in effective communication.</li><li>Keeping messages simple and clear helps ensure understanding.</li><li>Self-awareness and understanding others' communication styles are essential for successful communication.</li><li>Setting clear expectations and having open conversations can help avoid misaligned priorities and overloaded workloads.</li><li>Building a strong network and being generous in your interactions enhances influence and credibility.</li></ul> Quotes:<ul><li>"Get curious, not furious." - Leah Mether.</li><li>"This is a big misconception with networking in general. People think it's about going out there and selling yourself for the take. Actually, it's all about generosity and relationship building." - Leah Mether.</li><li>"Your influence is determined by the strength of your relationships." - Leah Mether.</li></ul> A bit about Leah MetherLeah Mether is a communication specialist obsessed with making leadership and work-life easier through developing "soft skills." She is known for her practical, straight-shooting style. Leah's work is based on the belief that soft skills get hard results and no one is a perfect communicator. Everyone can improve. Leah's first book Soft is the New Hard: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure, was published in 2019 and was a finalist in the Australian Career Book of the Year Awards in 2020, and her second book, Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change was published in July 2023. If you’re an accomplished professional, ready to attract ideal opportunities, level up your career growth, and create a powerful presence in your industry? I’d love to know, tag me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or if you need extra help to accelerate your career subscribe to my&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/career-success-6962603320431566848/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Career Success Newsletter</a> or go to my <a href="https://sarahmakris.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> and book a discovery call. I am here to support you! Join the FREE Private Facebook Community:&nbsp;Accelerate Your Career with Sarah Makris: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/661141598808497/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/661141598808497/</a> Mentioned Resources:Soft is the New Hard by Leah Mether: <a href="https://www.leahmether.com.au/books/soft-is-the-new-hard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.leahmether.com.au/books/soft-is-the-new-hard/</a>Steer Through the Storm by Leah Mether: <a href="https://steerthroughthestorm.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://steerthroughthestorm.com.au/</a> Connect with Leah Mether:&nbsp;Website: <a href="https://www.leahmether.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.leahmether.com.au/</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker</a>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYGZ60Mz7D6xVInt63pTL6w9czfFW4g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYGZ60Mz7D6xVInt63pTL6w9czfFW4g</a> Connect with Sarah Makris:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahmakrisaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahmakrisaustralia/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://web.facebook.com/sarahmakrisaustralia?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://web.facebook.com/sarahmakrisaustralia?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr</a> Watch full video episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXouofBwzJKhoK1HkOtT_A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXouofBwzJKhoK1HkOtT_A</a> Thank you for listening!

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