Inspiring leaders are passionate about their vision and act congruently with it. They also pay close attention to their wording and their actions' subconscious messages. Today, the world-leading authority in unconscious communication, Stephen McGarvey, invites us to look at leadership from his unique perspective.  Stephen is a Life and Business Strategist, a Persuasion and Influence Expert, International Speaker, Philanthropist, and a USA Today's #1 Best-selling Author. In his latest book, "Ignite a Shift," Stephen takes his readers on a journey to explore the subtleties of persuasion and teaches valuable resources to influence oneself and others.In this episode, we delve into Stephen's past, his love for learning, his dislike for school, and how being labeled as "learning disabled" in elementary school propelled his career. Stephen shares his thoughts on how to build positive and influential leadership skills, how to engage with remote teams, and the most effective ways to build relationships in the workspace.Stephen also unravels influencing techniques, like the paradox of why, how powerful it can be to replace certain words and avoid using others, the power of using positive statements, and more.Tune in to Episode 340 of Becoming Your Best, and discover a new way of achieving influential and constructive leadership.Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us about your background and a crossroad you've gone through that helped you get to where you are today? (3:03) What sets apart a good leader from really a fantastic leader? (5:29) What tips do you have to help professionals communicate effectively in remote work environments? (9:23)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Stephen talks about his book and why he decided to write it (4:39) The importance of congruity and integrity (7:12) The importance of understanding people's stories to engage with them more authentically (14:01) The paradox of why and how to change a conversation's outcome by simply choosing our words carefully (15:33) Why using the word "try" sets a person to failure (19:21)  Resources: Solutions In Mind website Book: Stephen McGarvey - Ignite A Shift  Connect with Stephen: LinkedInBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: support@becomingyourbest.com Book: Becoming Your BestBook: Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.