the hidden qualities that make us influential, with john neffinger & matthew kohut

@33voices

intelligent insights to advance your business and life

The following represents 10 highlights from the interview by @MoeAbdou,

founder & host of 33voices®.

John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut are part-ners in KNP Communications, a firm specializ-ing in presentation coaching and communica-

tions strategy for corporate and political clients. They also lecture regularly at Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, MIT, Benning-

ton College, and the Naval War College.

@Neffinger & @Besmonte

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People connect with REAL people.

be you, always.

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To be compelling,let your strength demonstrate your confidence

and your warmth your empathy.

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Your posture has a bigger impact on your mind and body than you think .

Stand tall and see what happens to your performance.

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Empathy is at the core of demonstrating warmth.

start with a smile.

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You can’t fake warmth;

it starts with you being happy

to be where you are.

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If you’re meeting someone for the first time, look for ways to connect emotionally;

it reinforces your genuineness.

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If you’re meeting someone for the first time, look for ways to connect emotionally;

it reinforces your genuineness.

33voicesConnecting Emotionally In The First Meeting

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Remember the Happy Warrior metaphor.

it reminds you to project your strength on behalf of people you care passionately about.

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When you learn to accept the hand you’re dealt,

you’ll move beyond it by aligning your external signals with your internal attitude.

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Want to give a speech like a pro? Create physical and mental rituals.start with a power pose and repeat a mantra.

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Consistency of action always shrinks the trust gap.

do all your channels tell the same story?

Really reflect...

Are your actions in complete alignment

with your internal attitude?

Really reflect...

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