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04: Brains, Gray-Hair or Efficiency: In this episode, Steve Preda discusses three types of professional service firms in terms of their organizational structures, pricing structures, and overhead. He then describes how these factors interact to produce varying degrees of profitability a... by Management Blueprintratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sayre Darling, a business coach and strategic advisor, is driven by her passion to help leaders converse expertly to connect and foster meaningful relationships.
We learn about the difference between transactional business communications and true conversations, emphasizing how the latter fosters stronger connections, builds trust, and creates energy. Sayre introduces her 4-step Communication Framework, which encourages a shift from corporate jargon and rigid communication patterns to active listening, asking the right questions, and being fully present in each interaction. She also highlights the importance of "momentary surrender." Learn how by listening to the podcast.
(0:39) Sayre’s personal Why
(3:00) The 4-step Communication Framework
(12:52) Momentary surrender
(14:29) Improving your communication skills
(26:13) Converse with Sayre
Links and Resources
Sayre’s LinkedIn
Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/summit-os-toolkit/
Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
We learn about the difference between transactional business communications and true conversations, emphasizing how the latter fosters stronger connections, builds trust, and creates energy. Sayre introduces her 4-step Communication Framework, which encourages a shift from corporate jargon and rigid communication patterns to active listening, asking the right questions, and being fully present in each interaction. She also highlights the importance of "momentary surrender." Learn how by listening to the podcast.
(0:39) Sayre’s personal Why
(3:00) The 4-step Communication Framework
(12:52) Momentary surrender
(14:29) Improving your communication skills
(26:13) Converse with Sayre
Links and Resources
Sayre’s LinkedIn
Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/summit-os-toolkit/
Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Released:
Sep 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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