Episodes

Nov. 26, 2024

BONUS: Dr. Tenia Davis

In this bonus episode of The Master Communicator, host David Tyler dives deep into the world of leadership communication with Dr. Tenia Davis, Chief People Officer at NORC at the University of Chicago. With decades of experience across influential organizations like Harpo Productions and Johnson Pu…
Oct. 15, 2024

13: Constructive Feedback

David Tyler discusses the crucial role of constructive feedback in leadership, offering techniques such as the “SBI” model and the “Feedback Sandwich” for delivering feedback effectively. He emphasizes the need for timely, context-sensitive, and supportive feedback that fosters growth. Additionally…
Oct. 8, 2024

12: The Role of Nonverbal Communication

David Tyler highlights the importance of nonverbal communication in leadership, explaining how it can reinforce or contradict verbal messages. He offers tips on aligning nonverbal signals with verbal communication, reading others' body language, and creating a positive presence through gestures, po…
Oct. 1, 2024

11: Leading Through Change

David Tyler breaks down the communication strategies necessary for leading through change. He discusses the importance of crafting a clear and inspiring vision, addressing concerns head-on, and fostering a culture of adaptability. David emphasizes keeping teams engaged by providing regular updates …
Sept. 24, 2024

10: Cultural Intelligence in Communication

David Tyler emphasizes the importance of cultural intelligence for leaders with global reach. He discusses strategies for building cultural awareness, adapting communication styles to fit different cultural contexts, and avoiding stereotypes. David also highlights the need for fostering an inclusiv…
Sept. 17, 2024

9: Managing Communication Overload

David Tyler breaks down the strategies for managing communication overload, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing messages, setting boundaries, and using technology to reduce the noise. He discusses how to categorize and prioritize communication, set clear expectations with your team, and auto…
Sept. 10, 2024

8: Active Listening Skills

David Tyler emphasizes the significance of active listening in leadership, explaining how it fosters empathy, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens problem-solving abilities. He shares practical techniques for improving active listening skills, such as listening with intent, providing feedback…
Sept. 3, 2024

7: Strategic Communication Planning

David Tyler breaks down the essentials of strategic communication planning, guiding listeners through the process of aligning messaging with organizational goals. He discusses conducting communication audits, defining key messages and target audiences, and ensuring consistency and proper timing acr…
Aug. 27, 2024

6: Enhancing Executive Presence

Confidence, decisiveness, dignity, and self-assurance are all characteristics of great leaders. Combined, they are what make us great leaders. In this episode, David Tyler explores the elements that contribute to executive presence, emphasizing the importance of confidence, gravitas, and of course …
Aug. 20, 2024

5: The Art of Persuasion

David Tyler discusses the art of persuasion, emphasizing the importance of understanding the psychology behind it. He covers key principles such as reciprocity, social proof, and authority, and provides practical tips for crafting persuasive messages, building rapport with your audience, and using …
Aug. 13, 2024

4: Mastering Virtual Presentations

David Tyler discusses the essential skills and strategies for delivering effective virtual presentations. He emphasizes the importance of a reliable technical setup, creating visually appealing slides, engaging the audience through interactive elements, and using confident body language and voice m…
Aug. 6, 2024

3: Navigating Difficult Conversations

David Tyler emphasizes the importance of handling difficult conversations tactfully and empathetically, offering practical strategies for addressing conflicts, delivering bad news, and engaging in sensitive discussions. He also emphasizes the significance of staying calm under pressure, active list…
July 30, 2024

2: Building a Leadership Narrative

David Tyler explores the importance of a leadership narrative, sharing insights on how to craft and communicate a powerful vision that inspires and aligns teams. He breaks down the elements of an effective narrative, including authenticity, clarity, and emotional appeal, and discusses the significa…
July 30, 2024

1: Effective Crisis Communication

David Tyler discusses the essential elements of effective crisis communication, including the importance of clear and transparent messaging, demonstrating empathy and leadership, developing a crisis communication plan, utilizing various communication channels, and ensuring training and preparedness…
July 25, 2024

Introducing: The Master Communicator

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