One of the best parts of charisma is keeping your mouth shut. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to become more charismatic by being a good listener and developing good interpersonal skills and techniques.

Charisma is about how you connect with other people. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to explain why charisma can be learned, and how to use it to your advantage.

Connecting your business's story to what is relevant to customers. Karen Reisman joins Jim Blasingame with tips on telling customers the story of your business as if you were telling stories about your children.

Connect with customers by telling your business’s story. Karen Reisman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss making deeper connections with customers by telling the “why” story of your business, instead of just what you sell.

Using humor with an audience is not the same a telling jokes. Jason Teteak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the four types of speakers and how the proper use of humor will make your audience feel safe.

How do you overcome the fear of public speaking? Jason Teteak joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the way to overcome the fear of public speaking is to make sure what you say is something that will benefit your audience.

How do salespeople get through the gate keepers to the decision makers? Mike Stewart joins Jim Blasingame to reveal communication skills and the power of persuasion to get access to decision makers.

Are women better at using influencing tactics than men? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to gain commitment through collaboration, plus how the genders use commitment tactics differently.

Use inspiration and consultation to influence others. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to gain commitment through the influencing tactics of inspiration appeal and consultation.

Use influence communication tactics to advance your ideas. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to identify the four most prominent influencing tactics, including rational persuasion, that will help you gain commitment from others.