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Marriage is amazing! But it is also extremely difficult. In the beginning, communicating with each other seems so easy. Then, time sets in and communication gets harder and harder. It seems like it should be easier. Some days the smallest phrase sets off your spouse and then that has the possibility of starting a fight. Then you just stop communicating. And the distance creeps in and you get farther and farther away from each other. The reality is, you need to communicate! If you don’t, you could lose your marriage. Today we start a brand new series on the Speak with People Podcast called: Speak with your family. Communicating in healthy ways with your family will bring an incredible peace to your life. If your communication is off at home, then it will greatly affect your communication at work. When you focus first on communicating with your family, it will ultimately produce a greater level of work productivity and work life balance. When your home life is healthy, everything else will improve from there. In this series, Speak with People is tackling four giant communication areas that families deal with regularly. We will have authentic and real conversations about these areas and offer practical and helpful steps to our listeners. Thanks for joining us today as Jason Raitz interviews Bob & Shelly Raitz about their almost 50 year marriage journey! Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

Does anyone really like to talk about money? Some leaders do, but many love to ignore their finances and especially love to ignore talking about them. Why is that? What do we do when financial problems create tension in our relationships? When they do, how do we talk about them? What are the primary reasons why leaders don’t talk about their finances more often? As the leader of an organization, how important is it to talk about the financial health of the organization publicly? What kinds of things should be shared? In this week’s Speak with People podcast episode, we’re joined by Darren Key, the CEO of Christian Financial Resources and we’re diving in to talking about money. Every leader should know the basics of talking about money and why it’s so important. Our Podcast Guest Resources: The Quest CFRministry.org [email protected] Resources Discussed: The treasure principle Carrie Newhoff Podcast Craig Groeschel Podcast Clark Howard Podcast Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

Why is no one listening to me? Seriously, I’m frustrated! And if I’m being honest, I’m lost because I honestly don’t know and no one is telling me why they’re not listening. This is all too common in our interpersonal and work relationships. We start to pick up that people just aren’t listening to us. It starts with our spouse or kids or people closest to us just giving us the ‘uh huhs’ and then we graduate to having to be forceful or yell in order for them to listen to us. And then the same thing happens to us at work. Our boss and our team seem to never listen or take our ideas. What can we do? What is getting in the way? In today’s Speak with People episode, Jason and Dennis have an important conversation to figure out if we have bad communication habits getting in the way of people listening to us. Thank you so much for joining us and for being a part of the Speak with People Community! Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

Why is it so hard to communicate with certain people in my life? It seems like there are some coworkers that are just impossible for me to have any type of healthy communication with? How do I value someone with different values than me? How do I communicate with someone who has far different values? What skills or things do I need as a leader to be able to communicate with people who see things differently? What if this person is my direct supervisor? How am I supposed to work with and communicate with them if we never see eye to eye? In today’s Speak with People episode, we dive into this topic with Suzi Lantz, a leadership Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and invincible teams operating system implementor. Join us as we through figuring out how to communicate with difficult people. Our Podcast Guest Resources: GiantWorldwide.com Five Voices Assessment Resources Discussed: The Leadership Challenge Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

How do you really connect with your audience? In this series on becoming really great at your craft, we are interviewing speakers who have been honing and developing their craft for years and years. Are there any secret skills that younger speakers can learn from more seasoned speakers to really connect deeply with the people they’re speaking to? What needs to change in your preparation to deeply connect? In this week’s Speak with People podcast episode, we have an amazing conversation with Stuart Hall. Stuart has been speaking professionally for years regularly speaks to over 50,000 people a year. Join us as we continue this series on becoming better at your craft. Our Podcast Guest Resources: @iamstuarthall | [email protected] Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

Wisdom is one of the qualities that we know when we see it. We meet a revered leader and within minutes we’re drawn to them. There’s something about the way they listen, ask questions and then just give the most amazing advice, thoughts or feedback. Wisdom is also something that can provide so much growth for our leadership and our daily living. But, how do we get wisdom? Are some people given more wisdom than others? Is wisdom earned? How do we find out more about it? If we have it, how do we communicate it? Are there ways to give our wisdom away? In today’s Speak with People podcast, we interview Mark Matlock about wisdom. He is the wisdom hacker and this interview is so rich and powerful as we dive into how to unlock some of the best things life has to offer. Thank you so much for joining us, for leaving a review and sharing this podcast. Our Podcast Guest Resources: Movement.org Wisdom Work Ministries on Facebook Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

What if there were simple directions that would make becoming a more effective, empathetic and captivating communicator? Would you follow them? Would they be helpful for you? At some point, every leader is going to have to stand in front of a group and speak. Or, be asked to deliver a presentation or influence online. Speak with People has put together a simple but very effective public speaking pathway to help you become a crystal clear, more confident and compelling communicator. You just have to follow the step by step pathway. In this episode on the Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz and Dennis Poulette finish this three week series with a final look at the last four steps of the pathway. Have you checked out the pathway yet? Head to www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway. Thanks for joining us and for being a part of the podcast! Every like, comment, share and review help us more than you know! Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

How in the world can I continue to grow in my public speaking skills? And, does it really even matter if I don’t spend all that much time speaking in front of people? What are some ways I can pursue becoming a more effective, empathetic and captivating communicator? In this week’s Speak with People podcast episode, Jason Raitz and Dennis Poulette continue their three week series on becoming a more effective communicator. They are walking through the Speak with People Pathway for Public Speaking. This pathway is a guide for every leader to use to become a more effective speaker. It will help you speak with empathy, deliver with clarity and communicate effectively. If you missed week one, go back now and get up and then join us for week two. Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Pathway Page: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/pathway WITH VS AT QUIZ:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyLEgcKyz8whIGZKjagbkAA41r9uuvCBK0la4JtAOCNUTTuw/viewform

Would you like to become a more effective, emphatic and captivating speaker? Why is it that some speakers make it look so simple when they speak? Can every leader level up their speaking skills? What are some of the practices and learnings that leaders need to know? Well, whether you communicate 1 on 1, on a team, from a stage or from a screen, every leader needs to learn how to inspire their audience to LEAN IN when they speak. If you do, your leadership will only improve because you are truly connecting with people when you speak. In this week’s Speak with People Podcast episode, Jason Raitz is joined by his co-host Dennis Poulette and they dive into the Speak with People Public Speaking Pathway. This is an 8 step journey to becoming a more effective speaker. So, if you want to learn how to get people to listen when you speak, buckle up! Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people

Why does it seem that most people would rather talk about their dreams than actually doing something today to make them happen? Why is that the case and is it for you? Would you rather talk about your dreams and tell others what you’re doing to do someday or would you rather learn how to do it today? What holds us back from dreaming and proudly telling others what our dreams are? What’s the difference between leaders who make their dreams become a reality and those who don’t? What separates them? In today’s Speak with People podcast episode we are joined by Jerome Myers. As a former Fortune 550 division leader, nationally recognized multifamily investor, peak performance business coach, and successful entrepreneur, Jerome Myers knows what it takes to turn dreams into reality. In many circles he is known as the “how” guy and gets the call when someone is trying to bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to go. Thanks for being joining us today and we hope this encourages you to Stop talking and start going after your dreams. Guest Resources: https://myersmethods.com/ Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Why is collaboration so important to teams? How do you communicate across multiple teams? Is it possible to support someone’s idea if you don’t think it’s the right way to go? Should you or do you have to at times give up your position on decisions you disagree with or if you would make a different decision? When you bring on someone new to the team, how do you communicate fully and not leave them out? What if we don’t feel the environment is a safe place to ask questions or really share our opinions? In today’s Speak with People podcast episode we talk about the power of collaboration and how important it is to communicate fully and thoroughly as we collaborate. We’re joined by Dave Ferguson as we dive into these questions about collaboration. Thanks for joining us on the Speak with People Podcast! Our Podcast Guest Resources: https://daveferguson.org/ Dave ferguson | Social Media Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

We all go through transitions. Whether it's moving or a new job or a new role. But, what is it like to replace the founder of an organization? Whether it’s a Church or Company, there is so much that goes into the succession of a leader. There is so much to communicate about the transition. And there is so much to learn as both the leader heading out and for the leader heading in. On this week’s Speak with People podcast episode we have a great conversation with Dave Shephard, the Pastor of Thrive Church in Michigan. Dave gives us some valuable insight on how to make transitions and how to succeed the founder. Our Podcast Guest Resources: [email protected] Thrivechurchmi.com Resources Discussed: Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Episode 547: Sean Morgan on the Succession Crisis in America’s Church, What Makes Pastoral Succession Successful, and Pro Tips for Outgoing and Incoming Leaders Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Does any of this sound familiar? Your boss asked you to deliver a presentation in front of your peers and just the thought has your stomach in knots. You’ve been asked to present a speech to your local Chamber and every time you think about it, your nerves go out of control. Or, you have a major proposal to give a potential client and the morning of your presentation, you can’t get your nerves in control. So, how do you deal with the nerves? Your nerves don’t seem to care that a lot is riding on your presentations. In this week’s Speak with People episode, Jason and Dennis tackle three concrete ways you can ditch your nerves before your speech or presentation. Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Generosity changes lives. It breathes life into people who have been on life support and clinging on for hope. As leaders, we all have a choice if we are going to live generous lives. Are we going to be generous with our encouragement? Are we going to be generous with our leadership and influence? Are we going to be personally generous with our resources? Are we going to lead our organizations to be generous? In today’s Speak with People, we are joined by Shea Prisk. Shea is a generous champion! He planted Grumlaw Church and then modeled irrational generosity. Grumlaw is one of the most giving and generous Churches in America. The lives they have blessed through generosity is just amazing. Get ready to be inspired, laugh, cry and be encouraged. Our Podcast Guest Resources: Grumlaw.com Resources Discussed: Mr. Beast John Tyson Podcast The BS Report (sports podcast) Live No Lies by John Mark Comer / The Barbarian Way Erwin McMannus Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

The world has changed. We have seen the most rapid increase in information and communication in history. With that, the population has changed and there are now more millennials than any other group. Not far behind them are Gen Z’ers and it’s left Gen X and Baby boomers working to figure out how to communicate with these new generations of people. Have you ever struggled communicating across the generations? What kind of problems have you run into when trying to work with or communicate with generations older or younger than you? Are there any feel proof ways to figure out the communication code among the generations? This week on the Speak with People podcast, we are joined by Barbara Carneiro. Barbara is the Senior Strategist at Word Revolution and works in the communication industry to provide strategic communication services for organizations. Thanks for joining us as we dive into this incredibly important conversation. Our Podcast Guest Resources: Barbara Carneiro on Facebook Accidental Church Communicator Resources Discussed: Lunchtime Heroes Podcast The YouTube Formula Dureal Eves Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

More often than not, leaders do not get ahead, level up, learn something new or experience a new season of leadership because they didn’t ask. Nothing is just handed out for free. Leaders have to work, connect, communicate and very often they need to ask. But, asking sometimes is difficult. We come up with many excuses of why not to make the ask. On today’s Speak with People podcast episode we welcome Ryan Hawk from The Learning Leader Show and we dive into the art of making the ask. How to know when it’s appropriate and not appropriate to make the ask. We talk about what goes into the ask and the connections that are made before the ask. Thank you for joining us today as we learn from Ryan Hawk about the power and necessity of making the ask. Our Podcast Guest Resources: Learningleader.com Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

There are times in our lives when we need a friend, mentor or leader to challenge us. Now, not like in band class when you can challenge the first chair of your section. But, someone who can speak truth into your life and challenge you to take action. To become someone different, or to achieve more or try something new. There are those moments when we need that voice in our lives so we will take action. We are joined on this week’s podcast episode by Terry Prisk. Terry is a long time professional speaker, Church planter, Pastor and he’s been Jason’s mentor for more than 20 years. Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Every single person is created differently and we all have different passions and gifts. That means we will each bring something new to our world. Some call it our niche, others our passion and purpose and others call it our brand. Since we each have something we’re passionate about, in today’s episode we dive into how we can communicate that to our world. We talk about how we can figure it out and then how we can communicate it. We are joined by Dr. Jason Burns who has started multiple organizations and excels at communicating what they’re about. Thanks for joining us!  Guest Resources IamJasonBurns Resources Discussed: Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman Rory Vaden Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Laughter is amazing medicine! There is so much pain and sadness in the world, we couldn’t need laughter more than ever! Comedian Mike Goodwin joins us as we dive into why laughter is so important in communication. We talk through how we can embrace laughter? If we’re stage communicators, how can we help people laugh? If we make or help people laugh. If we have friends and family who don’t like to laugh, how can we still be close to them? This interview was so much fun and yes, we laughed a lot! Thank you for joining us, listening, sharing and leaving a review! Guest Resources: www.mikegoodwin.com/ https://bestadviceever.podbean.com/ Speak With People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

2023 is here and it should be the year you invest in your leadership and communication skills. We live in a world where communication is a necessity and so often, it is sometimes low on our list to invest in. In this episode we talk about why investing in yourself and growth as a communicator is an incredible decision and how it will help propel your leadership and communication. Join us as we take a deep dive into Speak with People’s conference, The Speakers Conference. We are hosting it March 21-23, 2023 in Clearwater Beach, FL and we would love for you to be a part! Thanks for listening, sharing and leaving a review. See you at the conference! Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

2023 is almost here! We are just days away! You have probably started thinking about your goals for the new year or resolutions. What if you take a different approach this year? On today’s episode we challenge you to add or elevate 7 phrases into your life in 2023. These are 7 phrases that we’re challenging you to speak into other people often. Yes, very often. You probably already say or speak a lot of them now, but we are hoping you will elevate their importance. We know that when you do, you will speak life into the people in your world and you will make their worlds better! May 2023 be the year you Speak with People and not at them! Thanks for joining us for the last podcast episode of 2022 and thanks for listening, sharing and leaving a review! Resources discussed: Mission Impossible One Year Devotional Tim Tebow/Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cnlp-538-rory-vaden-on-the-best-branding-advice-ever/id912753163?i=1000589974374 SWP Podcast The Art Of Listening https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-being-a-great-listener-episode-008/id1642767395?i=1000583288882 Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Every communicator needs to stay diligent to keep growing. If you rely on your gift long enough, it won’t sustain you for the long haul because your communication gift needs to grow and be developed. In this podcast episode, we talk with Ryan Leak about how he manages growing as a communicator. The habits and practices we discuss may surprise you. Ryan drops incredible insight and some great morsels of wisdom about how to grow and keep growing as a communicator. Thanks for joining us, leaving a review and sharing with a friend! Learn More About Our Guest: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin Chasing Failure |  Leveling Up  ryanleak.com Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/

We all want it. We all need it. But, for some reason, many of us are running on fumes in our encouragement tanks. It’s just crazy that we all have the ability to encourage the people in our lives every day and for some of us, we don’t take full advantage of that. Even if your love language is not Words of Encouragement, everyone loves to be encouraged. Today on the Speak with People podcast we talk about the Power of Encouragement and why it’s so valuable for leaders to give and receive it. Thanks for joining us today! Thanks for sharing this with someone who matters to you and thanks for leaving a review! Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

The reality is, we will accomplish and achieve so much more if we have a Coach in our lives. We can try and we will do our best on our own, but when we partner up with a Coach, we can grow and achieve so much more. In this episode we dive into the importance of having a Coach and why that decision will bring unparalleled growth to our lives. April Diaz joined us as we talked through the inner workings of having a Coach in our lives. Thank you so much for listening, sharing and leaving a review. Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

If you’re a leader, at some point, you’re going to cast a vision for an idea or presentation or solution to a problem. You will use stories or data to show people where they could be or what they could experience if they decide to go with your plan. One of the very best skills you can learn is how to cast vision and ‘make the ask’. In today’s episode we go on a masterclass experience with an amazing leader who has raised millions of dollars by casting vision and ‘making the ask’. We’re joined by Greg Nettle of Stadia Church Planting and we have a great conversation about using our voice to cast vision and to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. Thank you for joining us! Don’t forget to reference the show notes for the links and resources talked about in today’s show. Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

This week’s podcast takes a behind the scenes look into the mission, vision and values of Speak with People. Our world is starving for healthy communication and Speak with People exists to elevate the importance and practice of healthy communication in leaders' lives. Healthy communication is like oxygen for relationships and if we’re not putting in the effort, time and energy to communicate in healthy ways, our relationships will suffer. So, this week we are heading behind the scenes and we’re talking to our team and finding out what is happening. Thanks for joining us and being a supporter of the podcast! Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Get your ticket for Words Matter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-with-people-presents-words-matter-a-live-recording-tickets-453479709017 Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Thanksgiving is upon us! That means family gatherings, family meals and family conversations. It also means that naturally we're thinking more about being grateful. But, should we just be grateful during the Thanksgiving season? Are there any good reasons to be grateful every day and year round? What does being a grateful person do to us? Will our lives be different if we choose gratitude? Well, in this Speak with People podcast episode, Jason Raitz interviews Connie Mohawk, a Counselor and Educator and we dive into how communicating gratefulness affects us. Thank you so much for being a part of the podcast and for sharing it! Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Get your ticket for Words Matter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-with-people-presents-words-matter-a-live-recording-tickets-453479709017 Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Why should leaders care about other leaders? Especially when it comes to mentoring or helping another leader get ahead! Is it really that important to help other leaders find their leadership voice? If I do mentor someone else, what traits should I look for in that leader? When I'm mentoring them, how should I balance encouraging and challenging them? These are all the questions we tackled during this incredible rich Speak with People podcast episode. Jason Raitz interviews Speaker, Author, and Business Owner Tom Goodlet. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing the podcast! Episode resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQrRGR6ErTrRXh3q1mXR0opmKifOOg0QxtWehKY0wy7uYxNoVDkeS4W0X_k3VqDagTLQjSFy7p1yFzq/pub Speak with People Resources: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Get your ticket for Words Matter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-with-people-presents-words-matter-a-live-recording-tickets-453479709017 Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

We all know that we're going to experience transitions and changes in our lives. Whether it's personal or professional changes, we know they're going to happen. But, one of the most important parts to remember is to communicate the transitions and changes in our lives. By simply communicating with your home team, co-workers and social media, you can avoid a decent amount of confusion and hurt in the lives of the people closest to you. In this podcast, we have a conversation about all things transition. How to recognize a change is coming. Who to talk to about it. How to develop your home team. When to communicate it. Thanks for joining us and for sharing the podcast! Stay connected: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Why is it so hard to communicate with a teenager? Do they not want me to talk with them? Do they even care? We know that being a teenager has drastically changed over the generations and teenagers today have more pressure, stress and anxiety than most adults can comprehend. In this incredible conversation, Jason Raitz interviews Mark Oestricher of The Youth Cartel and they take a deep dive into Speaking with Teenagers. If you're a parent, this conversation will be tremendously helpful. We talk through some healthy practices and boundaries that will help with our communication with teenagers. Also, if you're an employer who hires teenagers, we talk through how to get through to students. Thanks for joining us, leaving a review and for sharing the podcast! Stay connected: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

So often when we think of communicating, we predominantly think of speaking. But, the reality is, so much of communication is listening. We can communicate a lot without even saying a word. I’ve heard it said this way, “Answering before listening is both stupid and rude”. Well, yes, that’s pretty harsh, but it has merit. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, we dive into the art of being a great listener. Why it's so important and we discuss some practical skills to help you keep developing as a listener. Thanks for joining us and for sharing the podcast. Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for leaving a review! Stay connected: Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Be a part of the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Find us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly Communication Guide:https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for the The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Have you noticed that it is very hard having hard conversations? Why is it so hard? Well, we know why, its difficult to speak the truth in love and to discern if it is actually the truth or our truth. And, we don't want to hurt people's feelings and we don't want mess up our relationships. But, it is possible to have heathy, but hard conversations and communicate in a way that is honoring. When we do, it's worth it. In this weeks Speak with People podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Charity Byers from Blessing Ranch Ministries. We discuss some practical tools to help us have those hard conversations.  Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for leaving a review! Stay connected: Find us on Facebook. Be a part of the Facebook group.  Find us on Instagram. Receive the weekly Communication Guide HERE. Sign up for the The Speakers Conference.

If you want to win in your relationships, the truth of it is, you have to value healthy communication. You can communicate all you want, but if it's not healthy, you will not win in your relationships or truly communicate. You will think you are communicating, but if it doesn't come from a healthy place, you are just throwing out words. That's why you may need to go back to the basics of communication. Especially when you're communicating over text messages, emails or face to face over coffee. There are some basics that will make an exponential difference in your communications. In this week's episode, Jason Raitz our host, is joined by Dennis Poulette and they present some very simple, but very profound basics of communicating. These will help you in numerous ways and grow your communication exponentially. Thank for you joining us, for listening, leaving a review and sharing this podcast on your social media and with your friends. Stay connected: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly email: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for a Cohort: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/cohorts Cohort Registration is OPEN. Three different Cohorts to help accelerate your leadership and push the lid open on your communication. Lead with People - Present with People - Preach with People Help Fund Speak with People: https://donorbox.org/help-launch-speak-with-people The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

The reality is, if your soul is empty, you will not have anything worthwhile to share with others. Sure, you may have lots to share. But, it most likely will come from a place of emptiness and in the end won't fill anyone's souls. This is why the soul of a communicator is so terribly important. We worry about our outward appearance, our words, our gestures, our listening and the list goes on and on. But, if we're being honest, we don't spend nearly the same amount of time pouring into our souls. We need healthy and filled souls if we're going to Speak with people and that's why we devoted this episode to just that, the soul of a communicator. Our host, Jason Raitz interviews Dr. Tom Rundel and they have a great conversation about the life and soul of a communicator. Are there daily practices that help keep our souls healthy? Are there warning signs that warn us if our soul is becoming unhealthy? Thanks for joining us and thanks for subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast. Stay connected: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Receive the weekly email: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for a Cohort: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/cohorts Cohort Registration is OPEN. Three different Cohorts to help accelerate your leadership and push the lid open on your communication. Lead with People - Present with People - Preach with People Help Fund Speak with People: https://donorbox.org/help-launch-speak-with-people The Speakers Conference: https://www.thespeakersconference.com/

Welcome to this weeks podcast!!  Do not for one second believe the old rumor that being kind is being weak! Kindness is not weakness. Like Andy Stanley says, "Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness". Just imagine what our homes, our schools, our neighborhoods and work places would be like if we lived this out? Why don't more people operate with kindness? How do I really live a life of kindness? What are the important parts of kindness? Can I really do this? These are just some of the questions that we answer on this week's episode of the Speak with People podcast. Join Jason Raitz and his cohost, Rebekah Raitz as they dive into the world of kindness and how it really does change the world. Thanks for listening, for subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast with people that matter in your life. Stay connected with Speak with People: Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakwithPeople Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3308822292731686 Like us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithpeople_/ Join the movement and receive the weekly email: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/speak-with-people Sign up for a Cohort: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/cohorts Cohort Registration is OPEN. Three different Cohorts to help accelerate your leadership and push the lid open on your communication. Lead with People - Present with People - Preach with People Help Fund Speak with People: https://donorbox.org/help-launch-speak-with-people Save the DATES for: The Speakers Conference

Our words really do matter. We may not believe that or think that or agree with that, but words matter so much to God that He used them to create everything. So, if words matter that much to God, they should matter to us and we should choose them wisely. In this episode we discuss how powerful words are and some very practical ways we can choose words that will breathe life into someone. The choice is yours, speak life or speak death.  Our host, Jason Raitz is joined by his Guest Co-Host, Rebekah Raitz and he asks her if there was a time when he used words that wrecked her in her childhood. Thanks for joining us, for subscribing, for leaving a review and for sharing this podcast with friends.  Stay connected with Speak with People: Like the Facebook page HERE Join the Facebook group HERE Like us on Instagram HERE Join the movement and receive a weekly email HERE Sign up for a Cohort: Three different Cohorts to help accelerate your leadership and push the lid open on your communication. Cohort Registration is OPEN. Lead with People Preach with People Present with People Help Fund Speak with People: Head HERE to give weekly, monthly or a special gift to help get Speak with People off the ground.   The Speaker Conference  March 21-23, 2023 We live in a world where distractions are at an all time high and speakers are fighting more than ever to be heard. The speakers conference will teach you a pathway that will help you become a more effective, authentic, empathetic and captivating speaker. Our time together will help you be heard and cause your audience to LEAN IN.  

Would you rather have someone speak with you or at you? Do you know the difference? Is it really all that important? Maybe you're thinking of someone now who continually speaks at you, probably doesn't feel all that good? In episode number two, Jason and Dennis tackle this very question, With or At. Thanks for joining us, for commenting, for subscribing and inviting others to do the same. Have you Subscribed yet?  Head HERE for Apple.  Head HERE for Google.  Head HERE for Spotify.   Episode Notes. Is there anything you missed or you wanted something for your notes. Here is a simple outline of what we discussed.  When you Speak AT people… People are a means to an end Words are just words You waste the moments that you have them You take no time to learn someone's story You have an MBA in talking Down You're a Jedi at one upping  You make people guess what you're thinking Clarity is not a part of your communication You Assume the worst and you let your emotions run rampant and cause damage. When you Speak WITH people, you… Genuinely Care for People Really understand how powerful words are Realize moments with people are Precious  You're a student of People  You talk UP--not Down, You're a Master Question Asker You actually LISTEN more than you Speak Never one UP but you LIFT up  You don't force a connection You Communicate Continually Your Emotions are Tamed so they don't cause GREAT damage.  

Welcome to the launch of the Speak with People podcast! We're a group of passionate leaders who believe our words matter and have great significance! In this inaugural episode, our Host, Jason Raitz is joined by his co-host, Dennis Poulette and they answer the question, 'Why is the Speak with People' Podcast needed? Thank you for joining us, commenting, subscribing and inviting others to do the same!