Keynote Speaking



Straight Talk:
How to be Tough on Issues & Tender on People


Achieving and sustaining excellence requires that leaders master the art and tools of effective communication. Refining speaking and listening skills remains a life-long challenge — at work and at home.

In this keynote, your audience will learn critical communication tools to expand their influence while connecting more effectively with others including:

This interactive keynote focuses on:

  • Courage: Speaking with Integrity
  • Safety: Listening for Understanding
  • The 2 Kinds of Straight Talk
  • The 2 Kinds of Lying
  • The 3 Truths: Yours, Mine & The Truth
  • The 4 Truth Tests
  • Communication Traps & Tools
  • Being Authentic, yet Sensitive
  • Listening with Intent
  • How to be Tough on Issues and Tender on People
  • How to Increase Mutual Understanding

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