On this episode of The Small Business Radio Show…

We talk about how many relationships these days are no longer in person, but are virtual online. We show you how the rules have changed for connecting with people in this new environment, and give you tips for better connecting with people virtually.

Then, many of us live our whole life thinking that striving, stress, and second-guessing are the only way to success, when in reality, it could be the one thing holding you back from true greatness. We show you how success can actually can feel easy, free, present, and without fear of what might happen.

Finally, one of the most overlooked skills of small business is your ability to become a good story teller. Remember, customers don’t want features and benefits, they want the story behind the product or company. We show you how storytelling attracts opportunities that you cannot strategize.

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Segment 1: Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication coaches and thinkers. His clients include leaders of Fortune 50 companies, and he has coached people to give Congressional testimony, to appear on the Today Show, and to take on the investment community. He appears regularly on CNN as an expert commentator. His acclaimed books on public speaking and communication include Power Cues: The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing your Personal Impact, as well as Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma. His latest book is Can You Hear Me? How to Connect with People in a Virtual World.

1:15 – Why it’s actually difficult to connect with people in a virtual world.

4:45 – Why empathy is more difficult to communicate online, and how that hurts connections between people.

8:45 – Why you should limit your social media to 30 minutes or less per day.

9:45 – Why Gen Z has the most trouble making connections and building relationships in person.

11:15 – Tips for better connecting with people virtually.

Segment 2: Katie Rasoul has led leadership development, team culture, employee engagement, organizational development and human resources best practices for more than a decade. She has most recently served as a Vice President of Human Resources for a nearly $4 billion publicly traded company. She is the author of Hidden Brilliance: A High-Achieving Introvert’s Guide to Self-Discovery, Leadership and Playing Big.

20:30 – Where do we learn our definition of success?

22:30 – What is a “high achieving introvert”?

25:30 – How do you be present and stop worrying about what comes next?

29:00 – How do you quiet your inner critic?

31:30 – What daily habits can you practice so that you can tackle your work with energy and passion?

Segment 3: Corey Blake is the publisher of Conscious Capitalism Press, the founder and CEO of Round Table Companies (RTC), and a speaker, artist, and storyteller. He previously starred in one of the 50 greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time (Mountain Dew, Bohemian Rhapsody), has won 15 independent publishing awards, and has been featured on the cover of the Wall Street Journal and in the New York Times, USA Today, Inc. Magazine, Forbes, and Wired.

37:00 – How to use storytelling to transform organizations. (Everyone has a story!)

38:45 – What are the elements of a good story?

41:00 – The trap that prevents you from telling a good story.

43:00 – The fragility of vulnerability and the importance of authenticity in storytelling.

45:45 – Storytelling isn’t just about selling stuff. It attracts opportunities that you cannot strategize. How?

48:30 – What is Conscious Capitalism?

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