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Why Great Leaders Listen First with Joanne Merrick
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What separates managers who merely delegate from those who transform teams? It's not just strategy, it's communication. In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, I sit down with global leadership expert Joanne Merrick to talk about what it really takes to become a powerful communicator in today’s chaotic work world.
With over 25 years of experience across five continents and leadership roles at Amazon, Deloitte, and Juniper Networks, Joanne brings the receipts. She unpacks the neuroscience behind why autonomy fuels creativity, how emotional intelligence can replace micromanagement, and why being understood starts with taking responsibility for how you show up.
We dive into:
- Why communication is a leadership skill, not just a speaking skill
- How to evaluate whether management is the right next step for your career
- The role self-awareness plays in storytelling, feedback, and influence
- How to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence through connection
- The surprising power of someone believing in you
Whether you're leading engineers, managing meetings, or just trying to make your voice heard without second-guessing yourself, this conversation will give you the mindset, tools, and practical language to communicate with clarity and impact.
Connect with Joanne:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-merrick
Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play?
Her Free management assessment: theleadershiprecipe.com
Visit TimNewmanSpeaks.com to grab your free eBook, The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers and How to Overcome Them, and start building the confidence you deserve!
Want to be a guest on Speaking With Confidence? Send Tim Newman a message on PodMatch
Speaking With Confidence
Formula for Public Speaking
Facebook
Chapters
1. Welcome and Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Global Experience and Communication Impact (00:05:10)
3. Leadership Development at Amazon (00:11:30)
4. Communication Style and Body Language (00:19:35)
5. Neuroscience in Leadership Development (00:31:20)
6. The Power of Autonomy (00:38:22)
7. Management Skills Development (00:46:19)
8. Book Overview and Final Thoughts (00:51:42)
73 episodes
Manage episode 495665889 series 3552302
What separates managers who merely delegate from those who transform teams? It's not just strategy, it's communication. In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, I sit down with global leadership expert Joanne Merrick to talk about what it really takes to become a powerful communicator in today’s chaotic work world.
With over 25 years of experience across five continents and leadership roles at Amazon, Deloitte, and Juniper Networks, Joanne brings the receipts. She unpacks the neuroscience behind why autonomy fuels creativity, how emotional intelligence can replace micromanagement, and why being understood starts with taking responsibility for how you show up.
We dive into:
- Why communication is a leadership skill, not just a speaking skill
- How to evaluate whether management is the right next step for your career
- The role self-awareness plays in storytelling, feedback, and influence
- How to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence through connection
- The surprising power of someone believing in you
Whether you're leading engineers, managing meetings, or just trying to make your voice heard without second-guessing yourself, this conversation will give you the mindset, tools, and practical language to communicate with clarity and impact.
Connect with Joanne:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-merrick
Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play?
Her Free management assessment: theleadershiprecipe.com
Visit TimNewmanSpeaks.com to grab your free eBook, The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers and How to Overcome Them, and start building the confidence you deserve!
Want to be a guest on Speaking With Confidence? Send Tim Newman a message on PodMatch
Speaking With Confidence
Formula for Public Speaking
Facebook
Chapters
1. Welcome and Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Global Experience and Communication Impact (00:05:10)
3. Leadership Development at Amazon (00:11:30)
4. Communication Style and Body Language (00:19:35)
5. Neuroscience in Leadership Development (00:31:20)
6. The Power of Autonomy (00:38:22)
7. Management Skills Development (00:46:19)
8. Book Overview and Final Thoughts (00:51:42)
73 episodes
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