Did you realize the key to business and team success finds its roots deep in conversation? Join Clint Padgett, who’s built his career helping Fortune 100 companies optimize their businesses, as he interviews leaders who encourage employees to learn, challenge, and grow. If you want to effectively manage people and optimize results, this is the podcast for you. The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett from Forbes Books.
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Did you realize the key to business and team success finds its roots deep in conversation? Join Clint Padgett, who’s built his career helping Fortune 100 companies optimize their businesses, as he interviews leaders who encourage employees to learn, challenge, and grow. If you want to effectively manage people and optimize results, this is the podcast for you. The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett from Forbes Books.
Say Less, Get More: A Conversation with Chris Fenning (Part One)
The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett
38 minutes
1 month ago
Say Less, Get More: A Conversation with Chris Fenning (Part One)
In this episode, Clint sits down with Chris Fenning – communication coach, corporate trainer, and award-winning author of “The First Minute” – to talk about one of the most common (and costly) problems in the workplace: unstructured communication. Drawing from his background as an engineer and his 20+ years of experience across six industries, Chris explains why even smart professionals struggle to communicate, and how a simple, practical framework can transform the way teams talk to each other. Clint and Chris discuss the science behind first impressions, the hidden toll of unclear meetings, and why clarity in the first 60 seconds can make or break your message.
This is the first part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered:
Chris’s journey from satellite design to communication coaching
Why conversations derail so quickly in the workplace
The true cost of poor communication (hint: it’s not just time)
How to frame your message using context, intent, and key point
The GPS model: goal, problem, solution… and why it works
How remote work and Zoom meetings can magnify bad habits
Tips to avoid rambling and start strong in the first minute
Did you realize the key to business and team success finds its roots deep in conversation? Join Clint Padgett, who’s built his career helping Fortune 100 companies optimize their businesses, as he interviews leaders who encourage employees to learn, challenge, and grow. If you want to effectively manage people and optimize results, this is the podcast for you. The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett from Forbes Books.
