042: How to Communicate with Influence with Gary Edwards

We live in a digital-centric world where we've, unfortunately, lost the art of effective communication. Today's communication channels have become increasingly volatile, uncertain, and complex, making it harder to collaborate and improve problem-solving within organisations. The pandemic certainly hasn't helped much either, but that doesn't negate the fact that effective communication is still one of the most crucial aspects of business success.

As a leader, your ability to convey your message with meaning and purpose is extremely crucial in the workplace. Whether you're trying to communicate with a co-worker, the CEO, or an associate, you can take steps to influence others. But there is a problem; not many leaders know how to create a clear message and purpose. It's even more frustrating when leaders struggle to evaluate and tailor their communication to the proper occasion.

If you ever want to capture attention and spark behavioral change, you must be able to influence emotion and motivate action. We've all seen great communicators in action. And what they usually do is they command a room and articulate a vision. But how do they manage to be so engaging and persuasive? In today's episode of the Made for More Podcast, Gary Edwards shares strategies for leaders and entrepreneurs on how to have trusted conversations with their colleagues, clients, customers, and prospects.

Topics We Discussed Include:

Getting to Know Gary Edwards (03:20)

Gary's Slow Transition from Law into Teaching and How His Family Reacted to it (06:19)

Defining Influence and Its Link to Business Success (09:35)

How Leaders Can Strengthen Their Ability to Influence Others (12:15)

Influence, Communication, and Negotiation in The Workplace (17:30)

The Link Between Poor Communication and Conflict in the Workplace (21:10)

Why Proper Leadership Starts Effective Communication (23:10)

The Connection Between Beliefs and Behavior (26:45)

The Most Overlooked Communication Skills in Leadership (29:17)

Gary Talks About His Favorite Magic Trick (34:08)

Top Five Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders on Influence (37:49)