Michael Piperno

More Than Words

Email, Slack, Teams, text messages… we communicate with words a lot. Words matter. They do. And so does body language, tone, and context. Leadership isn’t only about the words we choose. It’s about listening actively, and understanding your team’s perspectives, concerns, and ideas. Making people feel that they, and the work they do, matters requires […]

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Communicating to Influence with Dr. Karuna Ramanathan

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, an expert in change leadership and transformation. Over the past three decades, he’s been empowering senior leaders to transform their organizations with a focus on people and culture. His work has helped leaders boost self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to

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Lunch & Lead: How to Feel Less Nervous or Anxious About Speaking in Public

Whether it’s a team meeting or a formal presentation, speaking in public can feel daunting. Yet, it’s a crucial skill for effective leadership. During this free Zoom meeting, we’ll share tips and techniques you can use right away to work to minimize nervousness and prepare yourself to speak. Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12 at

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Lunch & Lead: Mastering Impromptu Speaking

Join us for our next “Lunch and Lead” where we dive into the art of impromptu speaking! Michael Piperno will share invaluable tips and tricks to help you become a confident and compelling impromptu speaker. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 29 at 12 pm ET Location: Zoom Whether it’s a spontaneous team meeting or an

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The Power of Your Name

See my facial expression in this photo? It’s expressing how I feel when someone calls me “Mike” right after I’ve introduced myself as “Michael.” If you call me Mike and you aren’t family or a super-close friend, I know you don’t know me well. What else does it mean? That’s right, the person didn’t listen.

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