Communication On Point

Many of us have experienced moments of stage fright - but today we're talking about ways we can lighten the load that weighs us down in conveying our message.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

When new challenges arise, the easiest thing to do is list all of the things you don't have that you need. But shifting our language and the questions we ask, can completely change our results and the leadership we bring to others.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

If you've ever been annoyed listening to a voice message someone has left for you - here's some tips to improve the ones you leave.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

In part 2 of my conversation with Phil Rose of Ignium Consulting and host of Sparks by Ignium podcast we discuss the need to connect activity to impact, the power of story, and the role purpose plays in success.  Learn more about Phil at https://www.igniumconsult.com and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The problem with advice, why lack of knowledge isn't the barrier to success, and the power of self coaching are a few of the many topics Phil Rose of Ignium Consulting and the host of Sparks by Ignium podcast and I discuss on this episode.  Learn more about Phil at https://www.igniumconsult.com and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachphilrose. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

As Bodhi in the movie Point Break said: "You project strength to avoid conflict." This episode discusses the three elements to cover to increase the confidence of your communication.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

People ask you for a favor, to take on a project, or join group - and your instinct might be to say Yes. But at what cost? This episode discusses Yes, the value of No, and the role of a third option.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Sometimes the only path to innovation and acceleration involved conflict. Too often though, for many leaders and organizations, their aversion to conflict prevents them from achieving what they really want. This episode may shift how you think of conflict as a catalyst for success.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Sometimes, the best way to get people thinking or to capture their attention is to say the Opposite of what's expected. This episode shares tools to help you do just that.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Whenever we venture into uncertainty - we'll find ourselves without answers. We might feel the pressure to know the answer (even if we shouldn't.) How we handle those moments can change the outcome of the project, the success of the sale, and the direction of the team. This episode discusses how we might react in those situations and three different approaches that can help us to navigate the situation better.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Whenever we're working with others to achieve something, we're operating in a system - and the best lessons come from successful family business systems. Anne Smart, the Director of the Loyola Family Business Center joins to discuss lessons ranging from the pillars of family businesses that last to the power of investing in building trust.  Learn more about the Loyola Family Business Center at www.luc.edu/fbc and reach Anne Smart at asmart@luc.edu. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The easiest way to build our credibility is by simply responding. It seems simple, but so often we undermine our influence by not responding quickly or at all! Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Asking for help can not only accelerate our goals but also strengthen our relationships - unfortunately we can be reluctant to ask others for assistance. This episode dives into the power of asking for help and how you can approach it in a different way.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

If you want to increase the impact of your communication, the award-winning speaker and trainer Craig Valentine is who you want to listen to. In this episode he shares the one change you need to make to get people to take action, how to use stories to your advantage as a leader, and much more.  Learn more from Craig by connecting with him and getting his weekly series to triple your presentation skills in one year at www.52speakingtips.com Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's easy to find our self "talking" without a clear outcome in mind. Maybe just venting frustrations or idly gossiping. This leaves us feeling unsatisfied and unaccomplished. This episode explores the importance of aim in our communication and the simple questions we can ask before we begin.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The Latin origin of the word compliment is to "fill up" or to "complete." Too often though, we miss opportunities to make an impact on people around us with a powerful compliment. This episode explores the key elements of both giving and receiving complements.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Getting known by the people you want to be known by is more than being in the right place at the right time. In this episode, Patrick Draut shares how the risk management startup K-Ratio developed connection and authority in their industry in a short amount of time. The principles are straightforward and fit any organization.  Learn more about K-Ratio at https://www.k-ratio.com/ and connect with Patrick at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdraut/ Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Much of the way we communicate and explain things is harder than it needs to be - but we accept it as "how things are." As leaders, our challenge and opportunity is to simplify communication to make it easier for others to understand. This episode covers introduces and new way of finding yourself in the world.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Meetings are critical for sharing information, gathering insights, and making decisions - but in too many organizations, meetings are the biggest thing in the way of productivity. This episode covers the "Four M's" for meeting leaders and key elements of a meeting that every leader needs to master to get the most out of a group's time together.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Transformational leadership requires a solid foundation and clear communication. In this episode, retired US Navy Rear Admiral, Paul Becker shares insights on how to focus on the critical elements of leadership, the power of inclusive planning, the importance of mentoring, and much more.  You can find Paul at LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul83becker , Twitter @BeckerT3Group and his website https://thebeckert3group.com/ Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Somedays it can feel like all we can do is React to the things coming at us. But growing our leadership communication may require we shift toward Responding. This program discusses the differences we see when we're reacting vs responding and tools to respond more effectively.   Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

When we hear criticism, our first reaction might be defensiveness or frustration. However, changing how we think about it may just accelerate our personal development. This episode explore perspectives to help you take ownership of criticism and feedback for your growth. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Being a published author continues to communicate expertise and authority - but pressing the "publish" button isn't enough to create influence. In this episode, Becky Robinson shares insights for anyone with expertise on the process and the need for first building an audience. Becky shares her expertise as the founder & CEO of the author focused digital marketing agency Weaving Influence. Learn more at www.weavinginfluence.com, www.hometownreads.com, and www.beckyrobinson.com. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta; speaker, trainer, and founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.  

Motivation is a key component to our success - but the source of it may often be unexpected. This episode highlights two types of motivation that we can use in our interaction with others: Permission and Perspective. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Communication is ultimately about connection. In today's world, the value of connection has never been more significant. This episode covers how the source of power has shifted over time and introduces the "Five C's of Connection." Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Staying connected through good communication is key to engagement in our modern world of remote work. My guest for this episode is Richard Hadden. A specialist in the connection between people and profit - Richard shares his insights from years of research on business effectiveness and employee engagement. You can learn more about Richard's work at www.contentedcows.com Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Sometimes, you just can't take any more. Maybe its and employee that just won't drop an issue. So how do I take a stand without destroying the relationship? This episode addresses it and equips you with the three steps to preparing for that conversation. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.  

The most important conversations are often the ones we have with our self. But too often we find our head cluttered with junk mail that keeps us from getting the results we want. This episode explores what we can do to clean up that mental inbox. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Growth rarely happens by accident. Our guest on this episode, Dan Silberberg, discusses what it take to innovate and grow business and ourselves. Connect with him at dan@entelechy.ai or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansilberberg/. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Coaches make a big difference, but we may not always have one available. When planning out your next chapter, you can use the principles of good coaching in the conversation you have with yourself. This episode covers a simple planning structure and questions you can use to get clear on your direction, your plan, and your actions. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

One of the challenges we can fact in pursuing our goals, is our comfort with asking for what we want. This episode covers the dynamics that prevent us from being more clear in getting our needs met as well as approaches we can put to work to grow our ability to ask. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Regardless of your role or industry, you've probably found yourself on the "virtual stage." Improving our presence and comfort in front of the camera can grow our influence and increase the impact of our message. This week, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager shares his insights on how to raise our game as digital communicators. Rich Bontrager is a presentation coach and virtual stage expert with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience. Learn more at www.richbontrager.net and follow him on LinkedIn at Rich Trigger BontragerCommunication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's a rare person that enjoys delivering bad news. But strong leaders and healthy organizations know that the flow of candid information is critical to effective decision making. This episode explores how each of us has the ability to impact the speed and accuracy of the information we receive. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

It's not hard to destroy our influence and credibility. In fact, we see it happen with high profile people all the time. And when we see it happening, it's easy to sit back and judge and mock - but the most effective thing we can do is take the lessons we see to heart, and work on improving our self. This episode explores how you can grow your influence every day. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Operating at your best requires more than just passion, talent, and commitment - it takes a healthy body and brain. In this episode, Bob Pizzini shares leadership insights from his 26 years in Navy Special Operations and as a leader of a multi-million dollar business. Bob's lessons draw from what he's learned in keeping the body and mind sharp, the power of core values, and his biggest leadership lesson in transitioning from military to civilian life. Learn more about Bob's work and leadership training at www.robertpizzini.com. Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

The US Marine Corp philosophy on battle is captured in their handbook "Warfighting." As with classics like "The Art of War" and "On War," - this manual is filled with insights useful in many areas of life. In this episode, the Marine Corp advise on the two parts of any mission is applied to creating effective communication. If you're interested in reading Warfighting yourself, here's a link to it on Amazon and to a free PDF version from the Marine's website.  Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Influence is the impact we have on the behavior of the people around us. It contributes to our success and satisfaction. Through awareness and intention we can strengthen our influence. This episode gives you three simple steps in growing yours.Communication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Too often the best ideas in a room get over-looked and under-heard. Catherine Johns brings her lessons as a broadcaster from one of the largest radio markets in the country and her experiences in helping people deliver powerful messages to this episode.Contact Catherine at catherine@catherinejohns.com or www.catherinejohns.com. Also - On November 13th, Catherine Johns and Dean Heffta will be digitally presenting "Whaddya Say & How Do You Say It" for NSA of Illinois. You don't have to be a member to join in the session. Learn more and get registered at www.nsa-il.orgCommunication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Somedays it can feel as though we are in a minefield - worried that if we say the wrong thing it could turn into a battle. In this episode we explore the dynamics occurring when we're in serious disagreement and tools you can use today to move the conversation (and the relationship) to a higher and more meaningful level.Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

There's a difference between being fearless and courageous. This episode explores the elements of a courageous communicator and how you can bring them to life. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

In today's digital economy, it isn't enough that you do great work - the world needs to hear about it. In this episode, my guest is Oliver Aust. As a communication trainer, coach, and author of the upcoming personal branding book "Unignorable" - he shares his process for how people can amplify their reputation. Learn more about Oliver and about his book at www.oliveraust.com.Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

I recently conducted a survey on LinkedIn where one of the questions asked "what your manager can do differently to increase their effectiveness." More than half the responses focused on communication adjustments. This episode dives into the four themes that emerged. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. If you haven't yet, follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-heffta/ . 

The approaches needed for successful leaders have changed and Alain Hunkins shares key insights in this episode. From the three challenges to communication to what it takes to be a facilitative leader, Alain shares tools that are useful regardless of the leadership situation you find yourself in. Learn more at www.alainhunkins.com or by reaching him at alain@alainhunkins.com. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Getting insight from our customers is critical to success, regardless of our role. This episode explores customer communication and tools to make it more valuable than the "rate us from 1 to 10" question you may be use to. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

If we want better results, it begins with better questions. This episode introduces the "Question Matrix." An approach to uncovering more effective questions. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Building connection and providing leadership in uncertainty requires clarity of core values. But too often our values get confused with behaviors, needs, and wants. In this episode, John Blumberg shares insight on what makes core values unique and how everyone can go about uncovering their own values. His resources include the core value brainstorming list at https://www.blumbergroi.com/thebigdig/ and his website https://www.blumbergroi.com.Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

This episode covers five simple tools for your communication toolbox to increase your clarity and influence. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.

Great decisions don't happen by accident. In fact, great organizations intentionally foster a culture of effective decision making. In this episode, strategy consultant and executive coach Steve Lishansky, CEO of Optimize International, shares his insights on improving the decision skills of any group. Learn more at www.optimizeintl.com or contact Steve at steve@optimizeintl.comCommunication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 

Its easy to step in an shield others from pain and uncertainty - but there is a long term cost to this "rescuing." This episode explores the language we use when we're rescuing, the impact our actions can have, and what can be done differently. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 

Much of our miscommunication can be found in people using different "tense" in the same conversation. One is talking about future possibilities, another reminding everyone what didn't work in the past, while someone else is talking about this week's to do list. In this episode we dive into the role time has on our conversation and what we can do to improve our use of it. Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 

Too often we find our self using phrases that make perfect sense to us, only to find out later they didn't make sense to others. This episode explores how increasing the precision of our communication can build trust and improve results.  Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com.