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Why It Works pulls back the curtain to reveal the hidden principles behind why things work

20.0 Why It Works: Zach Messler on Communication
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Have you ever loved a commercial, but had no idea what the product was? Do your ever wonder why some explanations seem unnecessarily complex? How come some sales people make you feel very uncomfortable while others always seem to have exactly what you need, exactly when you need it?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," communications consultant Zach Messler reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Communication works. We explore the 3 C’s of Effective Communication, why simplicity matters, and the effect that an inward vs. outward focus has on your ability to connect to your audience.

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MEET OUR GUEST

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Zach Messler

No matter your industry…no matter your size…your buyers have changed.

They’ve gotten a taste of empowerment, and now? They’re never going back.

That means all that messaging…all that content that worked even just a few years ago? None of it resonates.

That’s where Zach Messler comes in.

Zach spent 20 years focused on product marketing for B2B tech, teaching non-technical sales pros to explain complex software to executive buyers. And, it’s where he came up with a simple methodology that makes your message clear, compelling, and convincing.

About a year ago, he left the corporate world for good so he could help more people.

Today, he helps entrepreneurs and growing tech companies know what to say and how to say it so they can make a bigger impact on the world…and their wallets.

Sound like something you could get down with? Head on over to zachmessler.com!

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For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, Audible is offering a FREE audiobook with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.

A great book to go with this episode is If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating, by Alan Alda. It explores principles of effective communication that apply to acting, the office and all points in between.

To download your free audiobook today click, http://www.audibletrial.com/WhyItWorks

If you prefer paper, Kindle or are already an Audible member, no problem - buy the book here.

CLIPS

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Lexus RX commercial

on Zach’s website

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

19.0 Why It Works: Justin Bariso on EQ
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Do you know someone who has an uncanny ability to stay calm and win over others, even when they are being attacked? Have you ever wondered why even though you knew you shouldn’t say something because it would hurt your cause, you blurted it out anyway? Do your know someone who is unbelievably ignorant of the impact their moods have on others?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," author and columnist Justin Bariso reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why EQ works. We explore the power of pausing before we speak, what we can learn from former FBI lead hostage negotiator Chris Voss about empathy, and how we can salvage and even benefit from situations of emotional hijack.

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Justin Bariso

Justin Bariso is an author and columnist who writes weekly on the topic of emotional intelligence. Over a million people a month read his Inc.com column, and his work has been featured by TIME, NBC, and Forbes, among others. His new book, EQ Applied, has quickly become one of the best-selling books on emotional intelligence. It uses fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to illustrate what this quality looks like in the real world--and teaches you how to make emotions work for you, instead of against you.

Website/Blog: www.eqapplied.com

Follow him on LinkedIn: justinbariso

Twitter: @justinjbariso

Bonus material: Link to Inc. for Justin’s detailed breakdown of the Serena Williams controversy at the 2018 U.S. Open Final

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For a limited time, on orders of over $125 listeners of Why It Works will receive $50 off!

To receive your discount, click on this Mizzen+Main link.

AUDIBLE.COM

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, Audible is offering a FREE audiobook with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.

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EQ APPLIED

A great book to go with this episode is EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence, by today’s guest, author and columnist Justin Bariso. Filled with fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to illustrate how emotional intelligence really works. Learn now to make your emotions work for you, instead of against you.

To download your free audiobook today click, http://www.audibletrial.com/WhyItWorks

If you prefer paper, Kindle or are already an Audible member, no problem - buy the book here.

CLIPS

Apologies, the Steve Jobs clip is broken. Will fix it if I can or find it out on YouTube if it is still available.

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

18.0 Why It Works: Dr. David Lieberman on Anger
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Have you ever been so angry you literally saw red? Was there ever a time you were so furious, but you couldn’t tell why? Would your life be improved if you could harness your rage for good, instead of rampant destruction?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," Dr. David Lieberman, award-winning author and ­internationally recognized leader in the fields of ­human be­hav­ior and interpersonal relationships reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Anger works. We explore how aggressive venting of your anger is bad for your health, the underlying mechanism behind road rage, and the illusion of control that accompanies anger.

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David J. Lieberman

David J. Lieberman, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and ­internationally recognized leader in the fields of ­human be­hav­ior and interpersonal relationships. His twelve books, which have been translated into twenty-­six languages and include two New York Times bestsellers, have sold more than three million copies worldwide. Dr. Lieberman’s works have been featured in hundreds of major publications, and he frequently appears as a guest expert on national media outlets, including multiple appearances on such shows as The Today Show, The View, and Fox & Friends. Dr. Lieberman is known for his penetrating insights into ­human be­hav­ior, and his ability to offer practical psychological tools to help ­people lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives. He has trained personnel in ­every branch of the United States military, the FBI, and the NSA, and his instructional video is mandatory viewing for psychological operations (PSYOPS) gradu­ates. He also teaches the psychological protocol of self-­mastery to government negotiators, mental-­health professionals, and Fortune 100 executives around the world; organ­izations and corporations in more than thirty-­five countries use his techniques.

Website: DrDavid­Lieberman.­com

Course on lie-detection: Neverbeliedtoagain.com

SPONSORS

Mizzen+Main

Mizzen+Main performance fabric dress shirts are a game changer - next generation dress shirts that breathe, stretch, and wick away moisture. They require no ironing, no dry cleaning, and are machine washable.

For a limited time, on orders of over $125 listeners of Why It Works will receive $50 off!

To receive your discount, click on this Mizzen+Main link.

AUDIBLE.COM

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, Audible is offering a FREE audiobook with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.

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A great book to go with this episode is Never Get Angry Again, by today’s guest Dr. David J. Lieberman. Whether it is obvious or not to others, we all get angry. This book helped me understand why I couldn’t understand why I was angry, the underlying mechanisms of anger and so much more. Without a doubt, Never Get Angry Again was one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.

To download your free audiobook today click, http://www.audibletrial.com/WhyItWorks

If you prefer paper, Kindle or are already an Audible member, no problem - buy the book here.

Clips

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Online course promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.