BrandonPartners's profile picture. CEO, Brandon Partners. Global leader in corporate training + leadership development. Author WSJ best-seller Survival of the Savvy.  #StraightTalk coming 3/2022.

Rick Brandon, Ph.D.

@BrandonPartners

CEO, Brandon Partners. Global leader in corporate training + leadership development. Author WSJ best-seller Survival of the Savvy. #StraightTalk coming 3/2022.

I was honored to be a guest on Alicia Dunam's "Authoring Life" podcast before next Tuesday's book release of Straight Talk: Influence Skills for Collaboration and Commitment. Alicia's sense of wonder about books is inspiring. lnkd.in/eSkRx9KR #communicationskills


Virtual meetings make Paraphrasing vital as others can't see attentive body language. Add Exploring skills ("I hear you... got it...say more") and open questions. But empathic paraphrasing let's others feel engaged and understood. NIKE it! #listening #interpersonal #straighttalk

BrandonPartners's tweet image. Virtual meetings make Paraphrasing vital as others can't see attentive body language. Add Exploring skills ("I hear you... got it...say more") and open questions. But empathic paraphrasing let's others feel engaged and understood. NIKE it!
#listening #interpersonal #straighttalk

My "Straight Talk'" book's "Advising and Guiding" chapter urges avoiding selflessness to the point of undermining ability for helping others. Please see AMAZON: amzn.to/2X0xwx7 or BARNES AND NOBLE: bit.ly/3totL0Y #counseling #peopleskills#coachingskills

BrandonPartners's tweet image. My "Straight Talk'" book's "Advising and Guiding" chapter urges avoiding selflessness to the point of undermining ability for helping others. Please see AMAZON: amzn.to/2X0xwx7 or
BARNES AND NOBLE: bit.ly/3totL0Y 

#counseling #peopleskills#coachingskills

If someone bugs you or isn't pulling their weight, it's hard not to judge their whole being. I learned of an annoying person's life-threatening illness. It snapped my mindset closer to forgiveness. Who might you need to forgive today? #leadership #strengths #motivation

BrandonPartners's tweet image. If someone bugs you or isn't pulling their weight, it's hard not to judge their whole being. I learned of an annoying person's life-threatening illness. It snapped my mindset closer to forgiveness.

Who might you need to forgive today?

#leadership #strengths #motivation

Dare to be different. The only fish always going with the current are the dead fish! How do you push the edge as a leader--- Knock down silos? Challenge dysfunctional norms? Transcend traditional communication channels? Name a road you've forged! #Leadership #communication

BrandonPartners's tweet image. Dare to be different. The only fish always going with the current are the dead fish!

How do you push the edge as a leader--- Knock down silos? Challenge dysfunctional norms? Transcend traditional communication channels? 
Name a road you've forged!
 #Leadership  #communication

Excited about my work on THE STAGE FRIGHT REWRITE, to help anyone who's had performance anxiety. The 4-minute "Stage Fright Survey" and book shines light on the issue. Please complete/re-tweet/forward this link for all performers. lnkd.in/g2STSTdM #stressmanagement

BrandonPartners's tweet image. Excited about my work on THE STAGE FRIGHT REWRITE, to help anyone who's had performance anxiety.
The 4-minute "Stage Fright Survey" and book shines light on the issue. Please complete/re-tweet/forward this link for all performers.

lnkd.in/g2STSTdM

#stressmanagement

.@BenBellaBooks is doing a terrific job designing my 2022 book, STRAIGHT TALK: Influence Skills for Collaboration and Commitment. Pre-order page is up at Amazon amazon.com/Straight-Talk-… and @BNBuzz too! Please check it out, with gratitude! #communicationskills #straightalk

BrandonPartners's tweet image. .@BenBellaBooks is doing a terrific job designing my 2022 book, STRAIGHT TALK: Influence Skills for Collaboration and Commitment. Pre-order page is up at Amazon amazon.com/Straight-Talk-… and @BNBuzz too! Please check it out, with gratitude!
#communicationskills #straightalk

I was just thinking how too often we think we're listening when we're actually only "hearing." Do we really fully listen or are we rehearsing our own response? #listeningskills #straighttalk

BrandonPartners's tweet image. I was just thinking how too often we think we're listening when we're actually only "hearing." Do we really fully listen or are we rehearsing our own response?
#listeningskills #straighttalk

Sure enough. We think about words we use to influence others, but not enough about words we use internally to influence OURSELVES.

There is a little voice in our heads that tells us to hide our personal failures and struggles. | bit.ly/1tzCYMd | #LifeThought



How a manager handles mistakes is the cornerstone of building a learning culture in an organization. This skill demands a constructive mindset and step-by-step recipe when someone sheepishly approaches you after blowing it. youtube.com/watch?v=_DMFKC… #leadership #management

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Handling Mistakes to Forge a Learning Attitude


Are you a strengths-finder or a fault-finder? Are your antennae out to detect what’s wrong or what’s right in others? Check out my quick video about how to express positive belief in reports, peers, kids, you name it! #leadership #encouragement youtube.com/watch?v=hJ-UK7…

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Recently gave a webinar to @Discover Financial's fantastic team leaders/coaches who enjoyed learning how #OrganizationalSavvy is about knowing the formal org chart, but also about navigating the white spaces and informal power holders. Find courses here: brandonpartners.com/organizational…

BrandonPartners's tweet image. Recently gave a webinar to @Discover Financial's fantastic team leaders/coaches who enjoyed learning how #OrganizationalSavvy is about knowing the formal org chart, but also about navigating the white spaces  and informal power holders. 
Find courses here: brandonpartners.com/organizational…

Excited about presenting "Organizational Savvy" on Aug 10. If you're a member of the Institute for Management Studies, register here: IMS-online.com. It'll be high-energy, interactive, and intriguing. #leadershipskills #politicsatwork youtube.com/watch?v=j8wVRg…

BrandonPartners's tweet card. IMS Virtual Learning Journeys - August 2021

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I was honored to deliver a 90-minute Organizational Savvy webinar last wk to 400 people globally for a major #fintech client. Topic: Political Style strength becomes a liability when used in the extreme. Your thoughts? #leadership #personaldevelopment #politicalsavvy #training

BrandonPartners's tweet image. I was honored to deliver a 90-minute Organizational Savvy webinar last wk to 400 people globally for a major #fintech client. Topic: Political Style strength becomes a liability when used in the extreme. Your thoughts?
#leadership #personaldevelopment #politicalsavvy #training

Going #backtotheoffice this summer for the first time in months? It can be an uncertain and unnerving time after working from home for so long. Learn why now more than ever #PoliticalSavvy is a mission-critical skill for you and your team. brandonpartners.com/returning-to-t… #leadership


The oft-used phrases, “just sayin'” or "if I'm honest" ignore that we often are commenting in a bruising way. What are the “Right Stuff” criteria for ensuring that honesty is appropriately conveyed? #straighttalk #honesty #influence #communication youtube.com/watch?v=I1MWTw…

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Unfortunately, when it comes to effective management listening skills, common sense isn’t always common practice, especially when we’re pressed for time. Check out the typical listening shortcomings. youtube.com/watch?v=xHrSU0… #interpersonalskills #listening #leadership

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Amen, Erika! You know lots about managing the inner voice. As Confucius said, "He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior." #interpersonalskills #StraightTalk #influenceskills

There are two objectives when demonstrating presence: -- Show up as credible, confident, and in charge -- Be approachable, open, empathetic, and ready to connect Here are implementable tips to accomplish both. bit.ly/3w693DC #leadership #success #leadershipdevelopment

erikaandersen's tweet image. There are two objectives when demonstrating presence:

-- Show up as credible, confident, and in charge
-- Be approachable, open, empathetic, and ready to connect

Here are implementable tips to accomplish both. bit.ly/3w693DC

#leadership #success #leadershipdevelopment


Returning to the office after a yr of remote work? Be ready to re-enter the arena of ethical org politics + power dynamics. Hone your political savvy skills to maximize your strategic influence, org impact, career growth, and role credibility. #leadership #politicalsavvy


Exciting to design my upcoming virtual course on Organizational Savvy coming up for a company in Europe, South America and Asia. Fascinating challenge given it’ll be 1-9 am while dark in the States! Plus it’s two full days on screen. A new twist! Tips for u soon!#virtualtraining


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