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#487 Ask the Expert - The Power of Influence and the Messenger Effect with Steve Martin - Squiggly Careers | Acast
Listen to #487 Ask the Expert - The Power of Influence and the Messenger Effect with Steve Martin from Squiggly Careers . How do you make sure your message gets heard—and acted on? In this Squiggly Careers Ask the Expert episode, Helen speaks with author and influence expert Steve Martin about the powerful role of the messenger in communication. Drawing on insights from his book Messengers, Steve explains how people respond differently depending on who delivers the message, and why understanding the difference between hard and soft messenger traits can transform your influence at work.Together, they talk about how you can be more effective in meetings, remote settings, and team communication—plus how to match the right message to the right messenger for maximum impact.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Squiggly Careers Podcast01:00 Why the Messenger Matters as Much as the Message04:40 Trust vs Truth: How We Really Decide Who to Listen To07:20 Hard vs Soft Messengers (and When Each One Works Best)13:15 The Kevin Keegan Story: Choosing the Right Messenger15:20 Why Content Isn't Everything: Choosing the Right Voice16:30 A Better Way to Start Meetings (That Builds Credibility)20:00 The Role of Introductions in Empowering Messengers21:15 Influence in Remote Work: Tips for Zoom & Teams25:30 Mimicry and Mirroring: Small Shifts That Build Connection29:08 Announcements 🎯 What You’ll Learn- Why who delivers a message can be more important than what they say- The difference between hard and soft messenger traits—and when to use each- Practical ways to increase your influence in meetings and remote settings- How to elevate others as effective messengers to get results as a team📚 Resources MentionedSteve's Book, Messengers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Messengers-Who-Listen-Dont-Why/dp/1847942350Try Steve’s free quiz: https://www.influenceatwork.com/quiz/Influence with Robert Cialdini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d5VBsx-RecFor questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.comMore ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:📩 Download our free careers tools https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/🏃♂️ Sign-up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024📮 Sign up for Squiggly Careers in Action, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction📚 Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ www.amazingif.com/books/ http://www.amazingif.com/books/
should I tell a candidate her career aspirations are unrealistic? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I am currently in the process of hiring for a position that I would consider just above entry level. It is a role in an operations department that supports an organization in a very “glamorous” industry. Today we interviewed a great candidate who has the right education, experience, and personality to be […]
should I say something to the coworker crying in the bathroom? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: A few times in the last few months, I think I have heard someone crying in the bathroom at my office. I don’t want to invade their privacy, but also don’t want to leave them to suffer or think that nobody cares. It’s a large enough company that I don’t know and […]
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On-Site & Hybrid Senior-Level Job Ads – Week 28 – Career Angels Blog
If you’re an experienced manager or executive who thrives on in-person collaboration and being close to the business, this curated list is for you. We’ve handpicked senior-level roles across Europe that require on-site or hybrid presence, ensuring each opportunity aligns with strategic scope and executive responsibilities. Browse the listings below, organized by function and format, […]
how do I tell an organization that their volunteer is banned from our facility? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: For the purposes of anonymity, let’s say I work at a penguin sanctuary. It is primarily a research facility, people love penguins, and we love teaching people about them, so we do tours. Generally, we only do tours for school groups or other educational groups. Tours also take a back seat to […]
receptionist makes loud sound effects all the time, coworker is sticking me with all the weekend work, and more - Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker makes loud sound effects all the time At what point is something a legitimate distraction rather than a pet peeve? At my job we have an open concept office and only managers have offices while everyone else sits in the open space with […]
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