Communication Mastery Podcast

Does your team have enough understanding of themselves and each other to "climb the mountain" together?

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In this replay from Season Two, I am joined by two friends, Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility and Colden Blades of Blades Marketing, for a powerfully honest conversation around communication styles in business and in real life! 

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Here's a second chance to discuss ten common communication challenges, and learn what to do about each one!

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From a recent Simon Sinek interview with Professor Vanessa Druskat.

Exceptional teams have three things in common, and it's not talent OR clear goals! Communication is central to all three traits of exceptional teams.

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We all have multiple voices we listen to daily. Some are one-way (like social media and advertising), others are two-way (my boss, colleagues, friends, and family). And don't forget the voices inside my head!

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If your team is smart but still misfires, the problem probably isn't talent - it's the climate in your business. Changing mindsets AND the environment will make a difference.

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Communication is a Key Performance Indicator for all businesses. How do we measure it, why is it so hard to quantify, and what happens when we see results?

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Here's a replay of our most popular episode: When Shift Happens (from January 2025). 

We'll be back next week with brand new material for our 50th weekly episode!

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As we take a short break for Labor Day, let's listen again to the origin story for this podcast. How this all started and why it matters to me and you.

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As we take a short break at the end of the summer, here's a replay of our very first (and second-most popular) episode.

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Here are six essential keys for clarity in interpersonal business communication—each focused on helping your message land clearly and confidently.

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In this episode, Mark describes the connection between teaching and deeper learning, explains how this enhances communication skills, and offers some practical takeaways.

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This week, focusing on four areas: 

Interpersonal Communication & Leadership

Customer and Client Communication

Crisis and Conflict Communication

Growth, Scaling, and Strategy

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The changing pace of life over summer—often marked by vacations, schedule shifts, and a more relaxed or disrupted routine—can influence communication in both positive and negative ways.

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I returned to the Better Business Bureau for another episode of their Good Guide To Business podcast. This time we discussed many specifics of the impact communication has on business. This episode is a replay of their podcast.

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Two additional challenges must be addressed to help people understand, internalize, and apply the seven key communication styles.

These challenges are a higher priority for communication mastery.

First, I must accept that we all speak all seven communication styles. Secondly, I need to learn the skills necessary to adapt to the varying communication styles of others. 

If you are ready to reduce misunderstandings, let's talk!

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Misunderstanding is a battle we all fight. Misunderstanding is rooted in a lack of skills in the science of communication. When I train myself to recognize different communication styles with their unique characteristics, needs, and distress patterns, I am equipping myself to understand more fully.

Most misunderstanding is the result of ignorance, not ill will.

Here are six focal points to catch misunderstandings before they grow.

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You have two ears and one mouth. Listening is twice as important as speaking. We must listen to hear and understand, not to respond. This skill is called active listening. It may be the fastest way to grow your communication mastery!

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Adapting your communication to differing situations and interactions is a vital skill. Mark has five key strategies for you to employ as you grow your adaptation competencies.

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We all want our communication to be effective. 

Which of these ten keys do you already apply, and which can you add?

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Mark answers some of your questions and covers a range of communication topics.

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You can't afford not to! 

Effective communication drives real business value. 

Ineffective communication costs American business $1.2 trillion a year. 

There is a solution!

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Another wide-ranging conversation with many communication insights. From corporate America to church leadership and entrepreneurship, Marc has had many valuable experiences and shares lessons from them.

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Just as correct diagnosis aids treatment for disease, so recognizing distress flares quickly promotes healthier communication. Rather than throwing distress flares, I coach clients to say “I need help with…” or “I need help because…” This invites the other person into your understanding of the causes of the distress and gives them opportunity to demonstrate care.

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This week, Mark unpacks some memorable one-line statements and applies them to our communication mastery.

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Jeff Williamson returns for another conversation about leadership, communication and influence, based on his second book “The Other Side Of The Coin“ which challenges the ’we've never done it this way’ mindset.

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Session Four concludes our series answering communication questions from the C-Suite. This week we focus on communication and performance.

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Session Three of our series answering communication questions from the C-Suite. This week we focus on Crisis and Reputation Management.

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A wide-ranging conversation with Ned Alexander, a business owner in the Capital Triangle area in North Carolina.

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C-suite executives are rightly focused on how communication impacts their leadership, the company culture, and the bottom line. 

In the second of our episodes answering questions from the C-Suite, we focus on Culture & Employee Engagement.

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In the first of several episodes, we answer questions from the C-Suite.
C-suite executives are rightly focused on how communication impacts their leadership, the company culture, and the bottom line. 

This episode focuses on Strategic Communication & Leadership.

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How often should I retake my Communication IQ profile? What can I learn by comparing my new report with my previous results?

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What happens when our communication styles are similar? How do we leverage our similarities? What if our preferred styles are very different? Is that a problem? Mark shares some of the wisdom he uses to help many couples flourish in their relationship and thrive in communication.

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Recent communication workshops have yielded a range of reactions that all add to our understanding of communication styles.

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Three keys to telling your story, leveraging it in your communication, and two pitfalls to avoid! 

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Mark responds to various questions from our audience. You can submit your questions for future episodes.

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Much communication is wasted when we fail to command attention. Here are three effective ways to command attention! 

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Five Quick Communication Wins you can implement this week!

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These four foundations are central to applying the Communication IQ system to your communication. Take or update your profile today by visiting markburlinson.com/discover.

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When shift happens: navigating conflict and transition. What shift reveals, and what to do when shift hits the fan!

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The four elements of nonverbal communication that can make or break your interactions!

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You can't always avoid a crisis in your business or organization, but how you communicate during the crisis can dramatically influence the outcome and the recovery. Here are ten vital components for communicating in a crisis.

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Mark outlines some of the benefits of technology in communication (including the ability to listen to a podcast almost anywhere in the world)! He also highlights some of the communication pitfalls that recent advances in technology have created.

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Mark responds to various questions from our audience. You can submit your questions for future episodes.

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Effective communication plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusion and cultivating diversity within organizations and communities. Here’s how:

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Effective communication across different demographics or cultures requires careful consideration of several essential elements. Here are six key elements to focus on, as well as some practical suggestions:

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A wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Debbie Conner of Coastal Carolina University and Myrtle Beach City Council.

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Feedback culture: building a lifestyle of constructive input.

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Seven keys to crafting compelling narratives to grow communication mastery.

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Six advantages of consistency in communication, and practices to cultivate which enhance them. Consistency in communication brings benefits for us and our teams.

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A conversation with health and fitness coach Jen Kavanagh, of https://www.eatplantsloseweight.com

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Understanding and applying Communication IQ can increase and deepen your EQ.

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Communication is vital to leadership, and this week, I’ve got six keys for leaders to ensure effective communication.

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Five key elements to help you define your personal brand.

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In a wide-ranging conversation, we hear from Michelle Griffin. Brand Director for a local law firm, a partner in a promotional products firm, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and MUCH more.
Michelle gives us so many valuable insights into communication, enthusiasm, self-awareness, being yourself, and impacting others.

Connect with Mark here: https://i.mtrbio.com/markburlinsoncom

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Good News! No more breaks between seasons, no more gaps between episodes. The Communication Mastery Podcast is back, and it's now weekly!
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Season Summary and My Life Languages journey.

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A conversation with Gina Trimarco about improv, coaching, and communication in relationships.

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Following the discussion with the Better Business Bureau, we look at strategies for becoming more multi-lingual.

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A replay of my conversation with Nick and Meredith at the Better Business Bureau of the Eastern Carolinas.

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We discuss acceptance and adaptation as we look back at the lessons learned in our conversation with Tim and Colden.

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A conversation with Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility and Colden Blades of Blades Marketing about authenticity, integrity, adaptability, and constancy. Three guys being honest with each other!

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Mark discusses how to move from the basics of communication to mastery.

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Tom Winslow joins me in talking about communication from a lawyer’s perspective.

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Mark discusses how businesses can benefit from coaching.

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Jeff Williamson joins us to talk about communication in leadership and what he learned from wrestling!

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Mark discusses communication forensics: what we can do to diagnose and solve communication issues.

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With guest Stephanie Wilson discussing her work with teenagers and insights from communication coaching.

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Mark introduces the new season and discusses our takeaway - Communication is fuel for connection.

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Mark recaps the lessons learned in Season One with additional insights and comments.
Thanks for listening to Season One! We’ll be back at the end of January with Season Two! Visit www.markburlinson.com to send in your questions and comments or to start your communication coaching conversation.

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As we approach the end of Season 1, Mark answers some of your questions.

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Defining myself impacts my productivity, my motivation, and my teamwork.

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Grow your skill in adapting to others by mastering the keys to communication I teach in the Life Languages workshop.

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Everyone has something vital to offer. The successful team’s leader draws out the best in each one and makes room for it to shine.

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Growing my communication mastery will always benefit my team because communication is the oxygen of teamwork.

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In episode 7, we talked about how couples can communicate better. Today, we’re widening that to teams.

By teams, I mean family, small business, corporate department, nonprofit staff, or church leadership.

Here are four lessons for leaders as well as team members. They apply equally to team members interacting with each other.

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Opposites attract, but they can also detract!
Connection is key. Communication can improve true connection.
Mark shares five keys to better communication.

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Each of our seven communication styles has a unique distress pattern. Understanding these is often the first step to identifying which language we are speaking (or need to speak).

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We all have communication challenges. This episode discusses how to identify and overcome them.

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The Life Languages™ system is invaluable in helping us understand others. The more you learn the qualities and characteristics of the seven languages, the easier you can remove barriers and obstacles to effective communication.

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The tool I use brings self-awareness, develops skills in understanding others, and equips us to grow in communication mastery.

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Why communication matters to me, and how I got into coaching others in communication mastery. PLUS our first communication mastery take away.

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The "why" behind this new podcast - gain communication mastery with us!

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