Ep156 Influence Elevated with Stacey Hanke

Stacey Hanke's influence strategies help leaders share clear, concise messages conveying confidence and credibility, earn trust, and make an impact no matter the culture. This episode supports the Australian-based Action for Dolphins https://www.afd.org.au/ who advocates dolphin protection.   Experience our episodes in a whole new way. You can watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release.   Sounbites [0:00] Why leaders should ask for feedback and how to set it up effectively.   [3:17] The biggest mistake leaders make:assuming they have influence without seeking real feedback.   [4:45] Leaders expect their teams to understand their good intentions, but perception matters more.   [5:11] How consistency in communication and presence builds a strong personal brand. [6:38] Your personal brand follows you everywhere—how you show up in every interaction counts.   [7:04] The key to executive presence: being fully present in every interaction.   [7:40] Why turning on your camera in virtual meetings is a sign of respect and credibility.   [8:39] How to address passive-aggressive behavior and the power of calling out tone.   [10:11] The right way to ask for and give feedback to create a culture of openness.   [11:25] Balancing praise and constructive feedback to strengthen team relationships.   [13:40] Defining your leadership brand and using it to guide your influence.   [15:03] How to reframe the word “feedback” to make it more constructive and less intimidating.   [16:07] Observing body language and nonverbal cues for real-time feedback.   [17:12] Why tailoring feedback to an individual’s style makes it more effective.   [17:34] The impact of body language on leadership presence and credibility.   [19:33] How leaders can use storytelling to communicate with impact.   CONTACT STACEY HANKE CSP, CPAE To access a free chapter from Stacey's book, Influence Redefined Visit: https://staceyhankeinc.com/connect/ Stacey's free resources: https://staceyhankeinc.com/research-downloads/   ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY CSP To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/   To visit Nina Sunday's speaker website for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/   Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/   To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices