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July 17, 2025 β€’ 56 mins

What if the difference between average success and massive success came down to one skill?

🎀 In this episode, we sit down with Bob Dixon, President of Dale Carnegie Connecticut, to uncover the timeless principles of Dale Carnegie β€” the same ideas that transformed the lives of Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, Ronald Reagan, and Tom Hanks.

Whether you’re an executive, student, or entrepreneur, this fast-paced conversation reveals how to:

Communicate confidently in an AI-driven world

Master soft skills like listening, body language & emotional intelligence

Remember names and make people instantly like you

Lead better teams and build deeper relationships

Create a career (and life) filled with opportunity

These skills aren’t β€œnice-to-have” β€” they’re the difference-makers in today's world.

πŸ”₯ Plus, discover the legendary 30 Golden Rules from How to Win Friends & Influence People and how to apply them in real life.

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πŸ‘‡ Drop a comment with your favorite rule or tip that stuck with you!

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00:00 – The One Skill That Changes Everything

01:00 – Meet Bob Dixon, President of Dale Carnegie Connecticut

02:30 – What Is Dale Carnegie? Why It Still Works in 2025

04:30 – Millennials, Gen Z & the Lost Art of People Skills

07:00 – From Texting to Talking: Relearning Human Connection

09:00 – The 30 Golden Principles (Yes, They Still Work!)

10:00 – Principle #1: Don’t Criticize, Condemn, or Complain

13:00 – 93% of Communication Is NOT About Words

15:00 – Body Language, Tone, and How You Show Up

18:00 – The Sweetest Sound in Any Language: Someone’s Name

22:00 – How to Remember Names Like a President

25:00 – Listening Is a Power Skill (Not a Soft One)

28:00 – How to Become an Intentional Listener

30:00 – Can People Skills Beat Artificial Intelligence?

33:00 – Building Confidence, One Risk at a Time

36:00 – Why the World Needs Dale Carnegie Now More Than Ever

40:00 – Disagree Agreeably: Communication at Work

43:00 – The Teen Program That Changed Young Lives

46:00 – Why Every School Should Teach These Principles

49:00 – Final Takeaways & Bob’s Personal Advice

52:00 – Racetrack Visual for Remembering the 3 C’s

54:00 – Action, Relevance, and Life-Changing Impact

56:00 – Final Thanks and How to Learn More

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πŸ”₯ "Don't criticize, condemn, or complain."

Which Dale Carnegie principle hit home the most for YOU?

Drop it in the comments β€” and let us know how you're going to apply it this week.

🎯 Remember: Your ability to connect with others will always be your greatest competitive advantage.

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