Soft Power Leaders by Brantio
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Helping brilliant woman leaders in biotech and pharma gain influence. Short snackable advice in under 2 minutes.
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Oct 19, 2022
Why do dogs wag their tails
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Oct 12, 2022
Why change introverts?
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Oct 5, 2022
Tiny vs little
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Sep 28, 2022
The most expensive minute
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Sep 21, 2022
What's your dream car?
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Sep 14, 2022
Shooting hoops
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Sep 7, 2022
Serve like Karlovic
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Aug 31, 2022
Practicing at 3 am
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Aug 24, 2022
It's not just about your words
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Aug 17, 2022
Go short
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Aug 10, 2022
Crying babies
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Aug 3, 2022
Too much of a good thing.
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Jul 27, 2022
A sea of black
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Jul 20, 2022
Speak in three flavors
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Jun 15, 2022
Classical Music vs. Jazz
What’s the difference between classical music and jazz?
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Jun 8, 2022
Everyone's favorite word
What are everyone’s favorite words?
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Jun 1, 2022
The dangers of upspeak
Have you ever noticed what happens to your voice when you finish a sentence?
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May 25, 2022
What if Sheryl Sandberg had the personality of a rock?
Sometimes, we rely too much on our strengths, whether it’s having charisma, being data-oriented, or getting things done. What if we didn’t have them to fall back on?
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May 18, 2022
Running a marathon
What’s the longest distance you’ve ever run?
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May 11, 2022
Make stats relatable
How did it feel the last time someone dumped a ton of stats during a presentation?
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May 4, 2022
Losing Weight
Have you ever tried to lose weight? How did you feel the last time someone said something negative about your weight?
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Apr 27, 2022
Head fakes
What do head fakes have to do with communication?
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Apr 20, 2022
Poor childhood experiences
What typically happens at the end of a major presentation, when a keynote speaker asks for questions?
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Apr 13, 2022
Communicating when things get tough
How do you communicate when conversations are challenging, messy, emotional, and have no clear answers?
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Apr 6, 2022
Talent vs. skill
Do you know someone who can confidently give a compelling presentation with little prep?
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Mar 30, 2022
Did we get the Golden Rule wrong?
Can we improve it? Polish it up so it gleams and shines?
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Mar 23, 2022
Art vs. Entertainment
*What’s the difference between art and entertainment?*
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Mar 16, 2022
Answering a call when busy
Have you ever called a friend who was in the middle of crucial work? Did they frantically end the call with a nervous, “Sorry, can’t talk now, in the middle of something, got to go, bye.”?
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Jan 19, 2022
A Violin’s Sweet Sound
*What’s your tone of voice like?*
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Jan 12, 2022
The Dangers of Why
*What are the dangers of why?*
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Jan 5, 2022
Attention vs. Trust
*What’s the difference between attention and trust?*
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Dec 29, 2021
The Thing about Great Ideas
*Have you ever had a great idea shot down by your friends or family?*
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Dec 22, 2021
Listen like a Splendid Auditorium
*How might you listen like a splendid auditorium?*
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Dec 15, 2021
Think like a Master Chef
*What separates an amateur chef from a master chef?*
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Dec 8, 2021
What a World-Class Violinist and a Baker Have in Common
*When leadership describes you and the values you care about, what story do they tell?*
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Dec 1, 2021
Turbocharge Your Memory
*How might you burn your message into leadership’s minds?*
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Nov 24, 2021
Show, Don’t Tell
*How might you use “show, don’t tell” the next time you pitch to leadership?*
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Nov 17, 2021
The 10-Minute Rule
*How often do people lose their audience during presentations?*
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Nov 10, 2021
What do Lady Gaga, Oprah, and Obama have in common?
*Love or hate them, Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama are incredible communicators. They inspire millions of people with their voices.*
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Nov 3, 2021
Imagine Life without Chopin
*How did it feel the last time you were pressured to do something you didn’t want to do?*
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Oct 27, 2021
The Teacher’s Curse
*Have you ever had a terrific idea turned down by your manager?*
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Oct 20, 2021
The Beauty of Constraints
*How might you use constraints when asking questions?*
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Sep 15, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of meeting the devil?
Learn how a violinist's duel with the devil can teach us how to tell powerful stories.
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Sep 8, 2021
Why saying ''good job'' isn't enough.
Adults often make this mistake when talking to kids. No wonder we repeat them once we grow up.
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Sep 1, 2021
Your opposite
People who love data and people who love stories don't have to be in conflict.
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Aug 25, 2021
Your two-minute drill
Learn what Tom Brady and presidential debates can teach us about presentations.
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Aug 18, 2021
What happened the last time you made a mistake at work?
Mistakes happen all the time. How might we actively encourage others to be more supportive?
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Aug 11, 2021
Smarter or friendlier?
It's hard to be the brightest bulb in the room. What if you were the friendliest?
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Aug 4, 2021
What can we learn from Hollywood Trailers?
Learn how the difference between filming epic movies and creating their trailers can help you give a compelling pitch.
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Jul 28, 2021
Do you prefer Italian food or Taiwanese?
Learn how food can help you pitch to busy executives.
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Jul 21, 2021
What do you think leads people to disagree with you?
There are a lot of reasons someone might disagree with you. No can mean many things.
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Jul 14, 2021
What do books and arguments have in common?
There are a lot of reasons someone might disagree with you. No can mean many things.
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Jul 7, 2021
What are the dangers of persuasive speakers?
Being persuasive and quick to speak is an incredible skill. So is listening and observing. How will you manage both types of people?
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Jun 30, 2021
What can Michael Jordan teach us about meetings?
Learn how we can pattern our meetings after Michael Jordan's plan to dominate the game.
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Jun 23, 2021
Is knowledge everything?
We have access to more information than the greatest kings and queens in history. However, is knowledge enough to make things happen?
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Jun 23, 2021
What's more valuable than time?
We all struggle to find more time to do the things that matter. But is there something more crucial we're forgetting?
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