3rd Year - 361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall

3rd Year - 361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 25, 2026 Duration: 40:53
We're celebrating 10 years of Awesome with another great episode from the archives! This time, we're going all the way back to 2018 with Chris Westfall for an unforgettable conversation on communicating like a leader =]—Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three ways that people listen to each other 2) Two ‘you’ phrases that will help you get what you want3) The thought that makes the impossible possibleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep361 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris is national pitch champion and an award-winning MBA instructor at a top-20 program, He’s the official ‘pitch coach’ at the fifth-largest university in the USA – where his strategies have helped raise over $30 million for student start ups. Originally from Chicago, Chris resides in Houston, TX with his wife and two daughters, and is an avid supporter of the performing and visual arts.• Website: WestfallOnline.com• Book: Leadership Language: Using Authentic Communication to Drive Results• YouTube: WestfallOnline— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Two-Thirds of Managers Are Uncomfortable Communicating with Employees• Book: The Mindlessness of Ostensibly Thoughtful Action: The Role of “Placebic” Information in Interpersonal Interaction by Ellen Langer• Book: Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferriss• Book: Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek• Book: To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink• Book: Impossible to Ignore: Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions by Carmen Simon• Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss• Tool: vCita• Previous episode: 005: Pitching Like a Champion with Chris Westfall• Previous episode: 237: Crafting Memorable Stories with Dr. Carmen Simon• Previous episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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