Episode 9

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25th May 2020

Level Up Your Communication Skills with a Toastmaster President I E9 Geoff King

Today’s guest is Geoff King, a communication expert and all around great human.

In this episode, Geoff and I discuss why we believe effective communication is the number one skillset that everyone should be investing time into mastering.

Geoff shares some of his insights he’s learned from growing his real estate business, being President of a Toastmasters club, and competing and coaching in speech and debate.

This episode is perfect for those who are looking to keep themselves relevant in a world where clear communication can make a huge difference.

 

Show Notes:

[2:10] What Geoff learned from Toastmasters 

[15:56] The most important skill Geoff looks for when hiring

[28:27] Stories from coaching speech and debate

[32:30] How to give effective feedback

[41:24] Why failure and learning are synonymous

[44:50] Using the 10X Rule to crush your goals

 

Favorite Quotes:

[22:50] “We look for someone that’s consistent. Are you committed to whatever it is that you’re doing?”

[25:24] “It’s not supposed to sound like you. It’s supposed to sound like someone that has already sold hundreds of houses.”

[38:57] “Once you get in the real world, the more you mess up, the faster you learn.”

[52:54] “It’s business as usual in an unusual way.” 

 

Mentions:

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone

 

More of Geoff:

Instagram: @thegeoffking

 

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