<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/irresistible-communication/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Irresistible Communication]]></title><podcast:guid>885f34e5-28db-51fd-adcc-31e91171765f</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Dr. Michael Gerharz]]></copyright><managingEditor>Dr. Michael Gerharz</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you communicate with such a level of clarity that it becomes irresistible? Using words you truly believe in about the things you truly believe in? Words that resonate so strongly that you can make the impact that your ideas deserve?

In this super short podcast, we explore what great communication looks like and how great leaders use it to make change happen.

Each episode gives you one idea. My goal is to give you a pause, pay attention to a little things, and reflect on how you can apply them to boost your impact.

All of that in 2 minutes. That’s shorter than it takes most other podcast to even get past the intro. Perhaps, that’s the reason why listeners from 90+ countries love this podcast.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg</url><title>Irresistible Communication</title><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dr. Michael Gerharz</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Dr. Michael Gerharz</itunes:author><description>How can you communicate with such a level of clarity that it becomes irresistible? Using words you truly believe in about the things you truly believe in? Words that resonate so strongly that you can make the impact that your ideas deserve?

In this super short podcast, we explore what great communication looks like and how great leaders use it to make change happen.

Each episode gives you one idea. My goal is to give you a pause, pay attention to a little things, and reflect on how you can apply them to boost your impact.

All of that in 2 minutes. That’s shorter than it takes most other podcast to even get past the intro. Perhaps, that’s the reason why listeners from 90+ countries love this podcast.</description><link>https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[2 minutes + 1 idea to help you communicate with irresistible clarity]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Is persuasion for cowards?</title><itunes:title>Is persuasion for cowards?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It sounds like the super skill of a leader but if you look closer, persuasion is often used to cover a weakness. Here’s what that means for you.</p><p>What’s your take on persuasion? Is it a super skill?</p><p>Keep lighting the path!</p><p>PS: Over the next 2 weeks, I’m taking a little time off my computer. The next episode will be released on Jan 7th.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It sounds like the super skill of a leader but if you look closer, persuasion is often used to cover a weakness. Here’s what that means for you.</p><p>What’s your take on persuasion? Is it a super skill?</p><p>Keep lighting the path!</p><p>PS: Over the next 2 weeks, I’m taking a little time off my computer. The next episode will be released on Jan 7th.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/is-persuasion-for-cowards]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1f3cb0d4-b2b9-462f-9d7c-cf99280cde37</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f3cb0d4-b2b9-462f-9d7c-cf99280cde37.mp3" length="2725628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>311</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>311</podcast:episode></item><item><title>This will open many doors for you</title><itunes:title>This will open many doors for you</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leaders who want to open opportunities with their communication, don’t persuade harder, they resonate stronger. They listen, look for clues, and then speak accordingly. Try it, it’s going to open many doors for you.</p><p>So, honestly now, did you push a door that needs to be pulled?</p><p>PS: Check out my new premium essay series “What the Best Leaders Say”: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leaders who want to open opportunities with their communication, don’t persuade harder, they resonate stronger. They listen, look for clues, and then speak accordingly. Try it, it’s going to open many doors for you.</p><p>So, honestly now, did you push a door that needs to be pulled?</p><p>PS: Check out my new premium essay series “What the Best Leaders Say”: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/this-will-open-many-doors-for-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36ac321a-7557-498c-ad2c-2fd917a64057</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36ac321a-7557-498c-ad2c-2fd917a64057.mp3" length="2066536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>310</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>310</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Is eloquence a superpower?</title><itunes:title>Is eloquence a superpower?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When you’re eloquent, it can feel like everything sounds smart when you say it. But that skill comes with three nasty traps that may backfire.</p><p>Check out my new essay series: “What the Best Leaders Say”: https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you’re eloquent, it can feel like everything sounds smart when you say it. But that skill comes with three nasty traps that may backfire.</p><p>Check out my new essay series: “What the Best Leaders Say”: https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/is-eloquence-a-superpower]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ba969bc-dbd7-4e28-a3be-34d955bd4b63</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ba969bc-dbd7-4e28-a3be-34d955bd4b63.mp3" length="2642038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>309</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Power of Strategic Silence</title><itunes:title>The Power of Strategic Silence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Can you resist the urge to talk? 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In this episode we’ll explore what’s special about them.</p><p>Find my new project “What the Best Leaders Say” and the special offer mentioned in the episode here: https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isn’t it fascinating how some leaders find words that capture what you’re feeling and it feels so accurate? In this episode we’ll explore what’s special about them.</p><p>Find my new project “What the Best Leaders Say” and the special offer mentioned in the episode here: https://michaelgerharz.com/what-the-best-leaders-say</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-some-leaders-always-seem-to-find-the-right-words]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd3e8ae8-da06-4ed6-8e81-d2cfca925074</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fd3e8ae8-da06-4ed6-8e81-d2cfca925074.mp3" length="2271298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>307</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>307</podcast:episode></item><item><title>That’s beautiful</title><itunes:title>That’s beautiful</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You know what word we almost never hear in business conversations about communication Beautiful. And yet, when a message truly resonates, that’s exactly what it is. Beautiful.</p><p>What do you think? Should business messages be more beautiful?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know what word we almost never hear in business conversations about communication Beautiful. And yet, when a message truly resonates, that’s exactly what it is. Beautiful.</p><p>What do you think? 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Here’s how leaders who light the path deal with it.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If your words never create friction, they probably never cut deep enough to matter. 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To celebrate the anniversary of my book The PATH to Strategic Impact, here’s a gift from me: </p><p>👉 Finding Your Core Credo </p><p>A free guide packed with tons of striking examples, tools, and prompts (including AI prompts) to help you craft yours. </p><p><br></p><p>Download at https://michaelgerharz.com/core-credo</p><p>(no email required)</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve created something special for you. To celebrate the anniversary of my book The PATH to Strategic Impact, here’s a gift from me: </p><p>👉 Finding Your Core Credo </p><p>A free guide packed with tons of striking examples, tools, and prompts (including AI prompts) to help you craft yours. </p><p><br></p><p>Download at https://michaelgerharz.com/core-credo</p><p>(no email required)</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-special-gift-for-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0d12b6d5-8c9f-4a29-a78d-f237575dbcf5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d12b6d5-8c9f-4a29-a78d-f237575dbcf5.mp3" length="2367883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>300</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>300</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8df1f433-735f-483d-9830-1ab2282e8e4f/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8df1f433-735f-483d-9830-1ab2282e8e4f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8df1f433-735f-483d-9830-1ab2282e8e4f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Are you wasting time on placebo progress?</title><itunes:title>Are you wasting time on placebo progress?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that most ‘door close’ buttons in US elevators don’t actually work? 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For years, many of you have asked for an English version. This isn’t the full book, but it’s a clear and actionable overview of the core ideas.</p><p>🌟 <strong>What you’ll learn in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>What the AHA Effect is and why it matters</li><li>How to spark those moments of clarity for your audience</li><li>Why the right words can shift perspectives instantly</li><li>Practical ways to make your communication unforgettable</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>⏱️ <strong>Chapters</strong>:</p><p>0:00 Welcome</p><p>1:06 Understanding the AHA Effect</p><p>2:31 The Power of Being Concise</p><p>4:50 Shifting Perspective: Audience-Centric Presentations</p><p>7:09 Emotional Drivers in Decision Making</p><p>9:44 Challenging Existing Beliefs</p><p>14:17 The Path to Aha: A Practical Framework</p><p>15:29 Conclusion: Treat Presentations as Sincere Conversations</p><p><br></p><p>→ If this sparked an aha for you, share it with one person who would benefit too.</p><p>If you’re interested in the full book, this link will get you to your local Amazon store: https://geni.us/aha-effekt</p><p>Keep lighting the path,</p><p>Michael</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Want your presentation to change the way people think?</strong></p><p>Then you need the power of the AHA Effect … that moments when everything suddenly clicks, confusion turns into clarity, and people not only understand you, but see the world differently because of what you said.</p><p>In this 15-minute special episode of <em>Irresistible Communication</em>, I share the essence of my first book The AHA-Effect. For years, many of you have asked for an English version. This isn’t the full book, but it’s a clear and actionable overview of the core ideas.</p><p>🌟 <strong>What you’ll learn in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>What the AHA Effect is and why it matters</li><li>How to spark those moments of clarity for your audience</li><li>Why the right words can shift perspectives instantly</li><li>Practical ways to make your communication unforgettable</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>⏱️ <strong>Chapters</strong>:</p><p>0:00 Welcome</p><p>1:06 Understanding the AHA Effect</p><p>2:31 The Power of Being Concise</p><p>4:50 Shifting Perspective: Audience-Centric Presentations</p><p>7:09 Emotional Drivers in Decision Making</p><p>9:44 Challenging Existing Beliefs</p><p>14:17 The Path to Aha: A Practical Framework</p><p>15:29 Conclusion: Treat Presentations as Sincere Conversations</p><p><br></p><p>→ If this sparked an aha for you, share it with one person who would benefit too.</p><p>If you’re interested in the full book, this link will get you to your local Amazon store: https://geni.us/aha-effekt</p><p>Keep lighting the path,</p><p>Michael</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-aha-effect-explained-special-episode]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0257a06d-0b94-424b-9114-53c177683c59</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0257a06d-0b94-424b-9114-53c177683c59.mp3" length="19991654" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>16:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>297</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>297</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9ca6b66a-cdb7-43ab-8028-1ceab4f4aff4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9ca6b66a-cdb7-43ab-8028-1ceab4f4aff4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9ca6b66a-cdb7-43ab-8028-1ceab4f4aff4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Story Hijack</title><itunes:title>The Story Hijack</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever had your story hijacked in a meeting?</p><p>Like halfway through, a colleague jumps in: “Oh, that reminds me of when we…”</p><p>… and suddenly, it’s <em>their</em> story. <em>Their</em> airtime.  While <em>your</em> point vanishes into thin air.</p><p>That’s so frustrating, isn’t it?</p><p>Some thoughts on how to deal with this in the video.</p><p>Join us tomorrow for an exclusive live session with more tips on how to lead in a system that makes leading hard: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/live</a></p><p>Keep lighting the path!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever had your story hijacked in a meeting?</p><p>Like halfway through, a colleague jumps in: “Oh, that reminds me of when we…”</p><p>… and suddenly, it’s <em>their</em> story. <em>Their</em> airtime.  While <em>your</em> point vanishes into thin air.</p><p>That’s so frustrating, isn’t it?</p><p>Some thoughts on how to deal with this in the video.</p><p>Join us tomorrow for an exclusive live session with more tips on how to lead in a system that makes leading hard: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/live</a></p><p>Keep lighting the path!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-story-hijack]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b23b6705-cae5-4943-8ef8-548585b7fd77</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b23b6705-cae5-4943-8ef8-548585b7fd77.mp3" length="3024601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>296</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>296</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a47a7f1c-a34a-40c8-bff1-e4dc84726aed/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a47a7f1c-a34a-40c8-bff1-e4dc84726aed/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a47a7f1c-a34a-40c8-bff1-e4dc84726aed/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to Lead with Clarity in a System That Won’t Let You</title><itunes:title>How to Lead with Clarity in a System That Won’t Let You</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Nobody actively created it. Nobody wanted it. But once it’s there, it takes over.</p><p>It promotes the smooth talker. It rewards the cautious one. But the one who says what everyone is actually thinking? Sidelined.</p><p>Our next live session “How to Lead with Clarity in a System That Won’t Let You” gives you practical tools you can apply in your everyday.</p><p>Register at https://michaelgerharz.com/live</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nobody actively created it. Nobody wanted it. But once it’s there, it takes over.</p><p>It promotes the smooth talker. It rewards the cautious one. But the one who says what everyone is actually thinking? Sidelined.</p><p>Our next live session “How to Lead with Clarity in a System That Won’t Let You” gives you practical tools you can apply in your everyday.</p><p>Register at https://michaelgerharz.com/live</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-lead-with-clarity-in-a-system-that-wont-let-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">828ff29e-538f-4f47-86e8-0fa59ee49d96</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/828ff29e-538f-4f47-86e8-0fa59ee49d96.mp3" length="2914364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>295</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>295</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ef86fdb9-4437-49e9-8bf0-22a47d8b35dc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ef86fdb9-4437-49e9-8bf0-22a47d8b35dc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ef86fdb9-4437-49e9-8bf0-22a47d8b35dc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Why your meeting is going in circles</title><itunes:title>Why your meeting is going in circles</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It feels like you're witnessing madness. 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Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?</p><p>Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-path-to-strategic-impact]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d199845a-ebf1-4827-9646-c473a82cfe36</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8bf610b1-103e-4ada-880a-678762d67208/the-path-to-strategic-impact-converted.mp3" length="3355311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>288</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>288</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0a85fb29-f447-48e5-aa24-f0d0e5997eef/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0a85fb29-f447-48e5-aa24-f0d0e5997eef/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0a85fb29-f447-48e5-aa24-f0d0e5997eef/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Leading through storms</title><itunes:title>Leading through storms</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Anyone can stand at the helm in fair weather, right? It's during storms when true leaders become visible.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone can stand at the helm in fair weather, right? It's during storms when true leaders become visible.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/leading-through-storms]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a26a27e3-f094-48d6-8f69-aaa8fb6d9258</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/75afe698-33db-4f7a-801d-e6933f864aaa/Leading-through-storms.mp3" length="4088574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>287</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>287</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4a6715b2-fb07-4f61-b1bb-08659fdd3209/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4a6715b2-fb07-4f61-b1bb-08659fdd3209/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Be silent to listen better</title><itunes:title>Be silent to listen better</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Isn’t it interesting how “listen” and “silent” are anagrams? A few thoughts on their deep relationship …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isn’t it interesting how “listen” and “silent” are anagrams? A few thoughts on their deep relationship …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/be-silent-to-listen-better]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f5bc5c3-ee04-446d-9750-0d1b8b92a0bf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f87912fb-ca6a-47c0-98b3-00536d653fc6/be-silent-to-listen-better-converted.mp3" length="1887645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>286</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>286</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e8989b4a-aea0-4f2e-85c4-e8c0b442d687/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e8989b4a-aea0-4f2e-85c4-e8c0b442d687/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e8989b4a-aea0-4f2e-85c4-e8c0b442d687/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Apple’s use of words</title><itunes:title>Apple’s use of words</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A profound lesson from Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, about how they choose the words they use. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A profound lesson from Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, about how they choose the words they use. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/apples-use-of-words]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">598121f9-cb3b-4abe-8e1d-11e4b99851ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4122a493-0b11-4f11-9491-c91a11df9b38/apple-s-use-of-words-converted.mp3" length="2513645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>285</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>285</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/15bacc0b-f91a-4dde-9afb-c6c59ca24e18/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/15bacc0b-f91a-4dde-9afb-c6c59ca24e18/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/15bacc0b-f91a-4dde-9afb-c6c59ca24e18/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How confident are you as a speaker?</title><itunes:title>How confident are you as a speaker?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Public speaking is the monster under the bed for grown-ups. What’s really going on?&nbsp;And why does the usual advice often fall short? …&nbsp;</p><p>Download my free eBook “Speak Easy” at https://michaelgerharz.com/speak-easy</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Public speaking is the monster under the bed for grown-ups. What’s really going on?&nbsp;And why does the usual advice often fall short? …&nbsp;</p><p>Download my free eBook “Speak Easy” at https://michaelgerharz.com/speak-easy</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-confident-are-you-as-a-speaker]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c07718a-cced-4bfd-9dd6-cab7d6ad0e6a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eaba8fec-b66a-4b03-8fc0-b9dd821b43d0/how-confident-are-you-as-a-speaker-converted.mp3" length="2558470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>284</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>284</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/414b3d5f-975a-412a-b317-aa37cfe61d77/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/414b3d5f-975a-412a-b317-aa37cfe61d77/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/414b3d5f-975a-412a-b317-aa37cfe61d77/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How does it feel to be persuaded?</title><itunes:title>How does it feel to be persuaded?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A look behind the curtains of the art of persuasion …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look behind the curtains of the art of persuasion …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-does-it-feel-to-be-persuaded]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3caa3028-a891-46d3-a8f4-aa9eab432921</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/23f2b411-efeb-4859-9289-34789cdfea7c/how-does-it-feel-to-be-persuaded-converted.mp3" length="2428903" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>283</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7447e21a-2f15-4d29-b889-95085371044b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7447e21a-2f15-4d29-b889-95085371044b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7447e21a-2f15-4d29-b889-95085371044b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The right kind of simple</title><itunes:title>The right kind of simple</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are different flavors of simple. Only one of them is the right kind of simple …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are different flavors of simple. Only one of them is the right kind of simple …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-right-kind-of-simple]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6802feba-45a1-4afb-a024-1966a5838303</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/93d99dd9-0d53-4ad9-b5be-7b7280b4408e/the-right-kind-of-simple-converted.mp3" length="2247719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>282</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>282</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f9407a4b-eeee-4065-bff0-c27c3037e449/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f9407a4b-eeee-4065-bff0-c27c3037e449/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f9407a4b-eeee-4065-bff0-c27c3037e449/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What they don’t tell you about storytelling</title><itunes:title>What they don’t tell you about storytelling</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why storytelling might be less complex than some coaches want you to be believe</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why storytelling might be less complex than some coaches want you to be believe</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-storytelling]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">18f3aebb-2f86-49c7-8b75-6a4fdd341c05</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5c947f49-b5c2-4a01-89f7-44bca163d50c/what-they-don-t-tell-you-about-storytelling-converted.mp3" length="2265481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>281</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>281</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/09955baf-6d7e-4c4f-9b05-bc5af42d5660/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/09955baf-6d7e-4c4f-9b05-bc5af42d5660/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/09955baf-6d7e-4c4f-9b05-bc5af42d5660/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The sound of aha</title><itunes:title>The sound of aha</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The surprising sound of aha and what it means for your next talk …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The surprising sound of aha and what it means for your next talk …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-sound-of-aha]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bf0a952-008a-48a0-8c79-f0b56540a45f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ca62423-3ef1-4a08-9ec2-70e8bff8ad9a/the-sound-of-aha-converted.mp3" length="1028321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>280</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>280</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b6dab989-2111-49ad-8366-53222f0eb065/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b6dab989-2111-49ad-8366-53222f0eb065/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b6dab989-2111-49ad-8366-53222f0eb065/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The only one</title><itunes:title>The only one</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about a special skill that the best communicators possess …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about a special skill that the best communicators possess …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-only-one]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">67741c1d-de1e-46dc-bd93-8ea2d6f79a95</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6b8f548c-ef85-4e8c-bc29-8a5bc0c687c0/the-only-one-converted.mp3" length="1941144" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>279</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>279</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/70e6dae8-293c-44a1-a086-b726f2e7f479/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/70e6dae8-293c-44a1-a086-b726f2e7f479/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/70e6dae8-293c-44a1-a086-b726f2e7f479/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What do you want to be known for?</title><itunes:title>What do you want to be known for?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity about that question is crucial to running a successful business …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity about that question is crucial to running a successful business …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-do-you-want-to-be-known-for]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d26048f9-95f6-4763-a272-398a389bcb52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9e7c5c0-b2e0-4cb4-82e4-59044f25382b/Open-their-eyes.mp3" length="4853432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>278</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>278</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c34661d1-f522-4bd8-a98a-539e0b26b411/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c34661d1-f522-4bd8-a98a-539e0b26b411/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c34661d1-f522-4bd8-a98a-539e0b26b411/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Open their eyes</title><itunes:title>Open their eyes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A forward looking way to deal with difficult conversations in your leadership team …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A forward looking way to deal with difficult conversations in your leadership team …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/open-their-eyes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">95149f9a-efbe-48b0-b56f-07d6d4847c15</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c6e46a6-ac90-4138-9427-ab1572c48052/Open-their-eyes-2.mp3" length="4853432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>277</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>277</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94a22a31-1960-44bf-acdf-863be5492088/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94a22a31-1960-44bf-acdf-863be5492088/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94a22a31-1960-44bf-acdf-863be5492088/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Attention to detail</title><itunes:title>Attention to detail</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why “attention to detail” is not the same thing as “perfectionism” and why that distinction matters …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why “attention to detail” is not the same thing as “perfectionism” and why that distinction matters …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/attention-to-detail]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb0a9f3e-e124-41bd-b479-49d26e7e12f4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9f924cf5-fdbc-4b23-ba05-27bac1063c3b/attention-to-detail-converted.mp3" length="1930277" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>276</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>276</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cbf3c5d9-30e0-434e-8b79-60ee11373726/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cbf3c5d9-30e0-434e-8b79-60ee11373726/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cbf3c5d9-30e0-434e-8b79-60ee11373726/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Startup culture</title><itunes:title>Startup culture</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two very different way of running a startup. Which one do you choose?</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two very different way of running a startup. Which one do you choose?</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/startup-culture]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">87f1b44d-a4d0-4cf7-ac38-0747a0e8f5f3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3daa5f5a-c31c-4c0a-a588-7ebbd1999ea7/startup-culture-converted.mp3" length="2190666" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>275</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>275</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bd6ba590-6a81-49db-af5e-9071795b0b46/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bd6ba590-6a81-49db-af5e-9071795b0b46/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bd6ba590-6a81-49db-af5e-9071795b0b46/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A silent saboteur</title><itunes:title>A silent saboteur</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How we might be spending too much of our time tinkering with the mediocre instead of making a decisive shift towards excellence …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How we might be spending too much of our time tinkering with the mediocre instead of making a decisive shift towards excellence …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-silent-saboteur]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f27840e2-9528-47b8-869d-92e1cfc81669</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6449aa3e-6b45-4095-a385-e51e817dce2d/a-silent-saboteur-converted.mp3" length="2756583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>274</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1feb693a-80ad-4ac3-92fa-62f6419eb8f7/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1feb693a-80ad-4ac3-92fa-62f6419eb8f7/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1feb693a-80ad-4ac3-92fa-62f6419eb8f7/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Getting from vision to execution</title><itunes:title>Getting from vision to execution</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why companies with towering visions fail and how to avoid it …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why companies with towering visions fail and how to avoid it …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/getting-from-vision-to-execution]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b998a6f1-96a9-4b95-b72a-74006191569d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/880a0e4b-e015-48a5-9fa1-38604823266b/making-the-right-choices-converted.mp3" length="1934039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>273</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>273</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12619f1a-075e-42bd-8174-849751e66be3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12619f1a-075e-42bd-8174-849751e66be3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12619f1a-075e-42bd-8174-849751e66be3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Profoundly simple</title><itunes:title>Profoundly simple</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Strive for simplicity, but don’t cross the line to trivial …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strive for simplicity, but don’t cross the line to trivial …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/profoundly-simple]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">793f03e3-8522-429f-a8cf-15abcdc421e6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ff75899f-7e96-47b1-b6f7-2f61fc948c57/profoundly-simple-converted.mp3" length="2226298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>272</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>272</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff2400a9-9c85-46c9-9db0-cd7183c59564/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff2400a9-9c85-46c9-9db0-cd7183c59564/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff2400a9-9c85-46c9-9db0-cd7183c59564/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Just okay or exceptional</title><itunes:title>Just okay or exceptional</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Lessons for communication excellence from our last family vacations … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lessons for communication excellence from our last family vacations … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/just-okay-or-exceptional]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec2049c3-21e3-4d78-a102-b38699af3615</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1e3e7e41-3394-47f3-bdb6-1188c00e1a68/just-okay-or-exceptional-converted.mp3" length="2474878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>271</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>271</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4579c218-bc29-417b-8dea-37ee71ac0d0a/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4579c218-bc29-417b-8dea-37ee71ac0d0a/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4579c218-bc29-417b-8dea-37ee71ac0d0a/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Tipping Point</title><itunes:title>The Tipping Point</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>About that electric instant in the preparation process for your next speech when, suddenly, everything clicks into place …&nbsp;</p><p>Book a discovery call here: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/discovery-call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/discovery-call</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About that electric instant in the preparation process for your next speech when, suddenly, everything clicks into place …&nbsp;</p><p>Book a discovery call here: <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/discovery-call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/discovery-call</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-tipping-point]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abb2126-e90b-475e-95ed-d647bfb312ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/58abbb0e-40d1-4490-8178-342e283c71e1/the-tipping-point-converted.mp3" length="2237059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>270</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>270</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0e61d74b-2548-40bc-ad2e-458da6f7f5bf/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0e61d74b-2548-40bc-ad2e-458da6f7f5bf/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0e61d74b-2548-40bc-ad2e-458da6f7f5bf/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Beyond leading with vision</title><itunes:title>Beyond leading with vision</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On the difference between leading the way and lighting the path&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the difference between leading the way and lighting the path&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/beyond-leading-with-vision]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">03e96fb0-cea8-42af-80cf-ae0a2aefd06d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cde5b3e0-1513-4e57-be91-6da341680971/beyond-leading-with-vision-converted.mp3" length="2104566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>269</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b7a68f77-3f94-4c1c-ae14-955e4b5e8397/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b7a68f77-3f94-4c1c-ae14-955e4b5e8397/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b7a68f77-3f94-4c1c-ae14-955e4b5e8397/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Making a leap in 2024</title><itunes:title>Making a leap in 2024</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to make sure that your grand visions don’t remain a dream …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to make sure that your grand visions don’t remain a dream …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/making-a-leap-in-2024]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">148554c7-3466-44f3-809e-6a692bc464b7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b79ed466-0a90-47f0-a834-4145fc52df22/making-a-leap-in-2024-converted.mp3" length="2212400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>268</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>268</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e4323986-509f-44e0-a8a2-3f13f785b4ce/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e4323986-509f-44e0-a8a2-3f13f785b4ce/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e4323986-509f-44e0-a8a2-3f13f785b4ce/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Where to find great stories</title><itunes:title>Where to find great stories</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to turn your 2023 into an exercise in storytelling …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to turn your 2023 into an exercise in storytelling …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/where-to-find-great-stories]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7636d32-a0ec-4346-b7fe-25eb7324370b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b106037f-0cf3-41ea-b632-1b4bc9a1f29e/where-to-find-great-stories-converted.mp3" length="2198607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>267</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c0f7b605-5bef-4d73-b758-558560ba460d/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c0f7b605-5bef-4d73-b758-558560ba460d/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c0f7b605-5bef-4d73-b758-558560ba460d/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The space they need</title><itunes:title>The space they need</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to navigate the web of joy and celebration, pressures and expectations that the holidays can bring.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to navigate the web of joy and celebration, pressures and expectations that the holidays can bring.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-space-they-need]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fe5cb8ea-0c1d-4120-be56-739ab475cbbf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bc52fffc-8a16-4864-9290-8012be780fec/the-space-they-need-converted.mp3" length="2717400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>266</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>266</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ad279f86-aac9-47f1-8364-2b5d2d647f70/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ad279f86-aac9-47f1-8364-2b5d2d647f70/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ad279f86-aac9-47f1-8364-2b5d2d647f70/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A special gift</title><itunes:title>A special gift</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Here’s an episode for all of you who need a last minute idea for a special gift …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s an episode for all of you who need a last minute idea for a special gift …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-special-gift]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">088286dd-8a90-4007-9420-11d2f5fc6abf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b73e0d81-ac40-4cba-9edb-65638cf559c0/a-special-gift-converted.mp3" length="2188576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>265</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>265</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8a719854-1a44-402b-aa5a-2c56f2ddd144/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8a719854-1a44-402b-aa5a-2c56f2ddd144/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8a719854-1a44-402b-aa5a-2c56f2ddd144/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to stand out</title><itunes:title>How to stand out</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why the chase for “different” is a trap …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why the chase for “different” is a trap …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-stand-out]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5aed886f-3dc7-4e8a-ac56-604d10178787</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/db9a925c-1b7d-482e-a891-81923f61e3f5/how-to-stand-out-converted.mp3" length="1923172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>264</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>264</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9d028d82-4742-45a8-bc91-8885245940d2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9d028d82-4742-45a8-bc91-8885245940d2/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9d028d82-4742-45a8-bc91-8885245940d2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to make choices</title><itunes:title>How to make choices</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two very different types of leader and their impact on an organization …</p><p>Get notified when my new book is released: https://michaelgerharz.com/new-book</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two very different types of leader and their impact on an organization …</p><p>Get notified when my new book is released: https://michaelgerharz.com/new-book</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-make-choices]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c159d492-f4ae-45f7-8ac6-5d60ebba612f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9e64c5ef-07b2-42be-a674-f23685db7277/how-to-make-choices-converted.mp3" length="2215327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>263</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>263</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0ec248ea-c8a8-46e3-9835-2fe8a07ff2fc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0ec248ea-c8a8-46e3-9835-2fe8a07ff2fc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/0ec248ea-c8a8-46e3-9835-2fe8a07ff2fc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>An outburst of laughter</title><itunes:title>An outburst of laughter</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to release the tension in a heated debate … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to release the tension in a heated debate … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/an-outburst-of-laughter]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">551b4f2d-5b6e-404b-b596-2bde87be7862</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a6c6632f-88f4-47bc-89d2-2306c5683f56/an-outburst-of-laughter-converted.mp3" length="2322323" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>262</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>262</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/02c6bc2b-834a-4292-a837-bb3658928c52/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/02c6bc2b-834a-4292-a837-bb3658928c52/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/02c6bc2b-834a-4292-a837-bb3658928c52/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The motivation gap</title><itunes:title>The motivation gap</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to when there’s a gap between your enthusiasm and your team’s motivation …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to when there’s a gap between your enthusiasm and your team’s motivation …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-motivation-gap]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2059ea34-cc39-4b57-a86c-66a67a6a851e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/40e1ff26-a810-42bb-b01b-5581960b83c4/the-motivation-gap-converted.mp3" length="2038529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>261</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>261</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/13223bd0-0f9e-44ca-9f32-0f0d74e1e80e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/13223bd0-0f9e-44ca-9f32-0f0d74e1e80e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/13223bd0-0f9e-44ca-9f32-0f0d74e1e80e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The year’s end race</title><itunes:title>The year’s end race</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why now is the time for leaders to take a step back and care for your teamsRead more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog  …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why now is the time for leaders to take a step back and care for your teamsRead more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog  …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-years-end-race]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">92e1f4c6-477b-4af4-937d-34bfcfabff39</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/beb3935a-b285-4c82-9e32-f20e7fc4b342/the-year-s-end-race-converted.mp3" length="2341549" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>260</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1f9b2905-40a1-4855-b381-f61efb94135a/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1f9b2905-40a1-4855-b381-f61efb94135a/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1f9b2905-40a1-4855-b381-f61efb94135a/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Choosing the right track</title><itunes:title>Choosing the right track</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to get your team on track …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to get your team on track …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/choosing-the-right-track]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">92741d16-02b1-4441-8a43-6a7e5af737fe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/54eee375-f43d-4aed-8928-07fb8c82e870/choosing-the-right-track-converted.mp3" length="2250016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>259</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>259</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3a93a13d-96b9-4be6-9a1c-8cdd85247b65/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3a93a13d-96b9-4be6-9a1c-8cdd85247b65/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3a93a13d-96b9-4be6-9a1c-8cdd85247b65/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The “We” Overload</title><itunes:title>The “We” Overload</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A simple challenge for you to make your communication even more irresistible … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A simple challenge for you to make your communication even more irresistible … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-we-overload]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">32c0417c-dae5-4589-b96a-80116b1cd494</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9bf487c-9551-4414-84aa-81b5d209a098/the-we-overload-converted.mp3" length="2366209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>258</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>258</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f8da8d98-cf5a-475f-8235-caae38a878de/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f8da8d98-cf5a-475f-8235-caae38a878de/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f8da8d98-cf5a-475f-8235-caae38a878de/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>When it’s time for a pause</title><itunes:title>When it’s time for a pause</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Let’s take a moment to think about a thing that often doesn’t get much attention …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let’s take a moment to think about a thing that often doesn’t get much attention …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/when-its-time-for-a-pause]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b2d781dc-504a-4d1f-bccc-690970287d93</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/37134b4a-5fc6-4a6c-85c1-a335ef163de3/when-it-s-time-for-a-pause-converted.mp3" length="1821190" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>257</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>257</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cc262fdb-6e2c-4d3f-9169-f211e86ce7a1/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cc262fdb-6e2c-4d3f-9169-f211e86ce7a1/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cc262fdb-6e2c-4d3f-9169-f211e86ce7a1/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Overcorrection</title><itunes:title>Overcorrection</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A lesson from painting for better communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lesson from painting for better communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/overcorrection]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c24e872-590c-49ee-bfa7-1e8da2a1eb3d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4a8439a4-ed7e-4496-b0c4-2588f374bd0c/overcorrection-converted.mp3" length="1888899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>256</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>256</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dbb6f196-3931-4a84-90ea-6374da52ff21/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dbb6f196-3931-4a84-90ea-6374da52ff21/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dbb6f196-3931-4a84-90ea-6374da52ff21/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to become an outstanding speaker</title><itunes:title>How to become an outstanding speaker</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The simple 4 step process that speakers go through to make the leap from good to great. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The simple 4 step process that speakers go through to make the leap from good to great. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-become-an-outstanding-speaker]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">763548af-36bf-4e43-822c-c4f3b2b9a0b5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/367fd9ee-f63d-4d06-ac3e-8efd7798c5c5/how-to-become-an-outstanding-speaker-converted.mp3" length="2132570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>255</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2f093e9b-0336-458a-8425-9da63f1b045d/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2f093e9b-0336-458a-8425-9da63f1b045d/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2f093e9b-0336-458a-8425-9da63f1b045d/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Steering conversations with a quiet authority</title><itunes:title>Steering conversations with a quiet authority</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How a subtle, but profound technique can steer a meeting in a whole new direction …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How a subtle, but profound technique can steer a meeting in a whole new direction …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/steering-conversation-with-a-quiet-authority]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0301890a-2390-4adf-9c25-a124255a990f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e54dbe8c-3e77-4311-89d7-7961995e4ba4/steering-conversation-with-a-quiet-authority-converted.mp3" length="2453144" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>254</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>254</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/612c12c9-87ba-4727-b11a-3d23640a26bf/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/612c12c9-87ba-4727-b11a-3d23640a26bf/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/612c12c9-87ba-4727-b11a-3d23640a26bf/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The double-sided aha effect</title><itunes:title>The double-sided aha effect</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What makes aha effects profound and why that matters? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes aha effects profound and why that matters? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-double-sided-aha-effect]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c5f4872c-ec5d-4a50-aa81-c06f9c64a454</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9af7055d-6044-482e-aa61-5ee4aa950186/the-double-sided-aha-effect-converted.mp3" length="2870685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>253</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>253</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1a6561b3-cddc-4a5e-9273-23aaff2b4593/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1a6561b3-cddc-4a5e-9273-23aaff2b4593/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1a6561b3-cddc-4a5e-9273-23aaff2b4593/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Appeal of the Dark Side of Marketing</title><itunes:title>The Appeal of the Dark Side of Marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to reject the lure of the dark side, embrace the simplicity of authentic marketing.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to reject the lure of the dark side, embrace the simplicity of authentic marketing.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-appeal-of-the-dark-side-of-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a89446f8-855a-4e20-a384-968700d12ec7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c029ce0f-0a89-4d43-a11a-55daf4bba602/the-appeal-of-the-dark-side-of-marketing-converted.mp3" length="2909974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>252</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>252</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3fe7e775-5893-4291-be5f-657366df88a0/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3fe7e775-5893-4291-be5f-657366df88a0/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3fe7e775-5893-4291-be5f-657366df88a0/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Dare to make bolder promises</title><itunes:title>Dare to make bolder promises</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Back from the summer break, I dare you to make bolder promise. This episode explains why.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back from the summer break, I dare you to make bolder promise. This episode explains why.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dare-to-make-bolder-promises]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7dd6b22f-ba49-4d14-81b9-bca36d081290</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08d0044f-8b40-49ce-a1e4-437077525374/dare-to-make-bolder-promises-converted.mp3" length="2415110" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>251</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>251</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c97e7a1-556a-40c6-905a-18194b3f3f73/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c97e7a1-556a-40c6-905a-18194b3f3f73/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c97e7a1-556a-40c6-905a-18194b3f3f73/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Summer break</title><itunes:title>Summer break</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Season finale. The 250th episode marks the end of season 1. Speak to you after the summer break. It might the perfect time to realisten some of the past episodes. Also, feel free to reach with anything that you would like me to speak about in season 2, either on social media or directly at michael@michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Season finale. The 250th episode marks the end of season 1. Speak to you after the summer break. It might the perfect time to realisten some of the past episodes. Also, feel free to reach with anything that you would like me to speak about in season 2, either on social media or directly at michael@michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/summer-break]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f01822e8-2312-4e14-9269-f40c421dd69a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a252441a-e3b5-4287-9560-3a7a103d7bd4/original-converted.mp3" length="2321384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>250</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>250</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a2deb4c6-3894-409a-bbe5-7137c0e3968e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a2deb4c6-3894-409a-bbe5-7137c0e3968e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a2deb4c6-3894-409a-bbe5-7137c0e3968e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What customers want</title><itunes:title>What customers want</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What separates products that succeed from those who fail. Here’s one big reason for it …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What separates products that succeed from those who fail. Here’s one big reason for it …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-customers-want]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65126109-dab0-4f3e-bb5f-b00772d033fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6fba22a7-bac7-4139-a2b5-fe13f435efe2/original-converted.mp3" length="3121254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>249</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>249</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ce22449f-3cfa-4f20-bfdc-9efe34116ed3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ce22449f-3cfa-4f20-bfdc-9efe34116ed3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ce22449f-3cfa-4f20-bfdc-9efe34116ed3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Changing your mind</title><itunes:title>Changing your mind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it might be hard for your audience to play catch up when you change your mind frequently …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it might be hard for your audience to play catch up when you change your mind frequently …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/changing-your-mind]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">756d9179-a42e-4c1a-9c85-e5c7730cc5d8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b45c29da-52c8-4d5e-b7dd-6e5c6fef55c4/original-converted.mp3" length="2330266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>248</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>248</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d2d41952-2263-457f-9285-b8dbbf0662ae/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d2d41952-2263-457f-9285-b8dbbf0662ae/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d2d41952-2263-457f-9285-b8dbbf0662ae/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>When rational hits emotional</title><itunes:title>When rational hits emotional</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do when a rational arguments hits on an emotional arguments …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do when a rational arguments hits on an emotional arguments …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/when-rational-hits-emotional]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">44cb775c-7497-4c1e-86e8-86e2f8bd04fa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ea032d7a-9a15-4979-bbf0-18952e2c31de/original-converted.mp3" length="2371539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>247</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>247</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4168dd72-f5a9-498e-8c93-5ceeedabc259/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4168dd72-f5a9-498e-8c93-5ceeedabc259/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4168dd72-f5a9-498e-8c93-5ceeedabc259/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The real reason your product is superior</title><itunes:title>The real reason your product is superior</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with many sales pitches and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with many sales pitches and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-real-reason-your-product-is-superior]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">578c96ac-ea04-43ba-9796-03bd552e22c0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4543274-6cec-4965-8a98-15036652dd95/original-converted.mp3" length="3808274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>246</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>246</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c79715c8-9487-46d1-bb9b-cc5fd1d009de/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c79715c8-9487-46d1-bb9b-cc5fd1d009de/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c79715c8-9487-46d1-bb9b-cc5fd1d009de/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The clarity river</title><itunes:title>The clarity river</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity works differently than we might intuitively think and why we should embrace that …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity works differently than we might intuitively think and why we should embrace that …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-clarity-river]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">41453e9d-ab5b-44d0-9a01-54ef1d64bbda</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cb557d90-2e3c-41e5-8886-4590297b4f92/original-converted.mp3" length="2354821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>245</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>245</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86968a95-0789-4beb-8704-6656911d3980/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86968a95-0789-4beb-8704-6656911d3980/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86968a95-0789-4beb-8704-6656911d3980/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Time’s up</title><itunes:title>Time’s up</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do when you’ve got more interesting things to say than you’ve got time to say them (which is always) … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do when you’ve got more interesting things to say than you’ve got time to say them (which is always) … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/times-up]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9e119e05-ee62-4754-bde9-e994d04cecf4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6b50129d-4e3f-4c24-8601-0ef0dd1f43c7/original-converted.mp3" length="2255556" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>244</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>244</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2fb85f83-81af-4a9d-a3d9-e295723f58af/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2fb85f83-81af-4a9d-a3d9-e295723f58af/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2fb85f83-81af-4a9d-a3d9-e295723f58af/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A quick point</title><itunes:title>A quick point</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode is really, really short. For a reason …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode is really, really short. For a reason …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-quick-point]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2c881491-6ec5-498c-8291-74caa46a7c76</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e9812350-6fb5-48cb-b7e0-4a75c4bb7386/original-converted.mp3" length="738364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>243</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5c9743b6-178d-4d24-9f83-1960a6f57a33/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5c9743b6-178d-4d24-9f83-1960a6f57a33/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5c9743b6-178d-4d24-9f83-1960a6f57a33/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Right in the middle</title><itunes:title>Right in the middle</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to make your storytelling more tense and have your audience want a piece of information before you give it to them …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to make your storytelling more tense and have your audience want a piece of information before you give it to them …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/right-in-the-middle]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">faa93fef-7ee0-494c-85b7-be07dc272ca3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d99cb2c6-8437-401c-ba54-96a632c00edb/original-converted.mp3" length="3164617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>242</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08552a44-ab7a-463a-ab13-85ed03baa285/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08552a44-ab7a-463a-ab13-85ed03baa285/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08552a44-ab7a-463a-ab13-85ed03baa285/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Your favorite movie</title><itunes:title>Your favorite movie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why we love to watch our favorite movie many times even though we know what’s going to happen …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why we love to watch our favorite movie many times even though we know what’s going to happen …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/your-favorite-movie]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9c26b308-5c7a-4a26-8377-c2941981a552</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7de51cee-7665-4b97-a2b4-bd85272f5bd8/original-converted.mp3" length="2496927" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>241</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1864c984-ed92-48a1-a9cc-311ac279ed33/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1864c984-ed92-48a1-a9cc-311ac279ed33/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1864c984-ed92-48a1-a9cc-311ac279ed33/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The next big thing</title><itunes:title>The next big thing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it can be a mistake to constantly chase the next big thing …&nbsp;and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it can be a mistake to constantly chase the next big thing …&nbsp;and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-next-big-thing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">409db6dc-cfae-4056-97f2-8b6233725b7a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2921436c-84cc-4874-8a7c-abd8838105a6/original-converted.mp3" length="2342805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>240</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81f7085b-2d8d-4f4b-b660-b89a4d11ec7b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81f7085b-2d8d-4f4b-b660-b89a4d11ec7b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81f7085b-2d8d-4f4b-b660-b89a4d11ec7b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How can anyone still want to lead a tobacco company?</title><itunes:title>How can anyone still want to lead a tobacco company?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so hard to change people who make different life choices and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so hard to change people who make different life choices and what to do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-can-anyone-still-want-to-lead-a-tobacco-company]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a001ba3a-4f75-474a-981e-6a7275078c67</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/41722127-d98f-460b-94b4-863ed5f120f2/original-converted.mp3" length="3471294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>239</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/017a9086-a592-4552-9a36-fe6345628e98/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/017a9086-a592-4552-9a36-fe6345628e98/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/017a9086-a592-4552-9a36-fe6345628e98/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The misuse of stories</title><itunes:title>The misuse of stories</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How a great story backfired despite evoking strong emotions in the audience …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How a great story backfired despite evoking strong emotions in the audience …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-misuse-of-stories]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a3dad8c8-ff6c-49b4-9065-27a095938a03</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7604bc13-cdd2-4332-9d33-465be33a5e6d/original-converted.mp3" length="2627017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>238</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7b8e7242-7bd6-42ee-aaa0-965d22748fbf/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7b8e7242-7bd6-42ee-aaa0-965d22748fbf/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7b8e7242-7bd6-42ee-aaa0-965d22748fbf/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Existential threats</title><itunes:title>Existential threats</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How large businesses make business moves to protect themselves against existential threats. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How large businesses make business moves to protect themselves against existential threats. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/existential-threats]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1cb959bc-5ad8-43d4-8b15-d6baea7d4012</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b0adb66e-a977-49cc-9dac-2d4cc3be6877/original-converted.mp3" length="2915409" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>237</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>237</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2885b67f-41f3-4565-9042-447cde5a52d6/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2885b67f-41f3-4565-9042-447cde5a52d6/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2885b67f-41f3-4565-9042-447cde5a52d6/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Leave out the boring parts</title><itunes:title>Leave out the boring parts</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A great tip from Elmore Leonard to tell more compelling stories. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A great tip from Elmore Leonard to tell more compelling stories. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/leave-out-the-boring-parts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">61424ac7-7da3-4c5e-b565-f579b0c94aa5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/765f75b7-210f-4d1f-ae0e-42db6e696338/original-converted.mp3" length="2400274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>236</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8d0e4be4-1e40-4006-8c37-d518fb9fd3f2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8d0e4be4-1e40-4006-8c37-d518fb9fd3f2/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8d0e4be4-1e40-4006-8c37-d518fb9fd3f2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The special ones</title><itunes:title>The special ones</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How great speaker became great –&nbsp;and why you can, too. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How great speaker became great –&nbsp;and why you can, too. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-special-ones]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7a53ed84-1f4c-4752-9f4f-ccaa28fd7c87</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2c4a83d5-9fbf-47c4-90a0-7e23ed6c1d43/original-converted.mp3" length="2299964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>235</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/96594faf-3803-41ec-a926-3736d24e6f16/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/96594faf-3803-41ec-a926-3736d24e6f16/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/96594faf-3803-41ec-a926-3736d24e6f16/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Storytelling lessons from Rocky</title><itunes:title>Storytelling lessons from Rocky</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Rocky to tell better business stories …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Rocky to tell better business stories …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/storytelling-lessons-from-rocky]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">474df6e8-adf1-4781-8b09-77bf4c10a7ba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/721da13d-14dd-44a6-80de-13330b8d636a/original-converted.mp3" length="2936307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>234</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d4c2a56d-12d7-422f-b5b6-01de23e7cfcb/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d4c2a56d-12d7-422f-b5b6-01de23e7cfcb/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d4c2a56d-12d7-422f-b5b6-01de23e7cfcb/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How is clarity to be achieved?</title><itunes:title>How is clarity to be achieved?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from a great quote by F.L. Lucas about achieving clarity …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from a great quote by F.L. Lucas about achieving clarity …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-is-clarity-to-be-achieved]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a349fbb-70ba-42ec-8e7e-3fb31e167b68</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4bae12d7-3b30-4306-ad7f-03302371400c/original-converted.mp3" length="2532976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>233</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4bf4c159-dab4-48a1-ae74-990869b598dc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4bf4c159-dab4-48a1-ae74-990869b598dc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4bf4c159-dab4-48a1-ae74-990869b598dc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Super focused communication</title><itunes:title>Super focused communication</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why focus matters …&nbsp;and a free live event on how to become a super focused communicator. Details at https://michaelgerharz.com/live </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why focus matters …&nbsp;and a free live event on how to become a super focused communicator. Details at https://michaelgerharz.com/live </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/super-focused-communication]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8f3f65bf-4725-4cbc-8f68-489a081099b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/453cca42-dbd0-4564-b5da-6c1e6164dbf2/Super-focused-communication.mp3" length="4055978" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>232</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1425c5ed-fd5b-49e7-85ee-ee1862851bc2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4d7d7f50-6026-4a40-908d-5cb8550a5c73/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4d7d7f50-6026-4a40-908d-5cb8550a5c73/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The truth about cars</title><itunes:title>The truth about cars</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why car companies avoided telling the truth about their cars and why you shouldn’t? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why car companies avoided telling the truth about their cars and why you shouldn’t? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-truth-about-cars]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">aebc7810-1bcd-4cf9-80d3-50798bee8601</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c71dc7de-940a-4454-a4bf-b7a6c1fb4c32/original-converted.mp3" length="3345384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>231</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/344fc043-18d1-49e2-8bc2-e8b3969a7561/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/344fc043-18d1-49e2-8bc2-e8b3969a7561/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/344fc043-18d1-49e2-8bc2-e8b3969a7561/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Most storytelling is selfish</title><itunes:title>Most storytelling is selfish</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with storytelling as it’s being used in business? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with storytelling as it’s being used in business? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/most-storytelling-is-selfish]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b6917a08-440c-47a0-be74-b85f7c037b51</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/65a5f5f9-6728-4e26-a0f3-00af890c2ab4/original-converted.mp3" length="2241972" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>230</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dc13295b-4baf-4335-b2ea-186378aaa709/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dc13295b-4baf-4335-b2ea-186378aaa709/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dc13295b-4baf-4335-b2ea-186378aaa709/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The brilliance of coaches</title><itunes:title>The brilliance of coaches</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the difference between good and bad coaches and what makes them brilliant? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the difference between good and bad coaches and what makes them brilliant? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-brilliance-of-coaches]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f2b79e11-b648-423c-874e-62ad2bc7b058</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ee847eba-615f-48b1-9ec4-39de5481721e/original-converted.mp3" length="2561711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>229</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/36398c31-7b39-49de-956a-4f982725db53/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/36398c31-7b39-49de-956a-4f982725db53/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/36398c31-7b39-49de-956a-4f982725db53/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Can you draw it?</title><itunes:title>Can you draw it?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why this simple question helps you make your communication way clearer&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why this simple question helps you make your communication way clearer&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/can-you-draw-it]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1f0b37b0-68a2-4fae-a9cf-9816e747903d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/95c43b52-6a03-4a21-ac54-a938126b0b15/original-converted.mp3" length="2267572" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>228</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/47b1553b-d920-4128-9e5b-f49e0b116822/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/47b1553b-d920-4128-9e5b-f49e0b116822/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/47b1553b-d920-4128-9e5b-f49e0b116822/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Trigger the prediction machine</title><itunes:title>Trigger the prediction machine</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How great communicators glue an audience to their lips … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How great communicators glue an audience to their lips … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/trigger-the-prediction-machine]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">105d555c-d3d9-49f2-834c-1d76a2ffb6aa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b84cb048-2b0f-4a3f-9b6c-bd83dade02dd/original-converted.mp3" length="2594103" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>227</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e6a9827d-7e9b-484e-96b5-3957fdf1e968/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e6a9827d-7e9b-484e-96b5-3957fdf1e968/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e6a9827d-7e9b-484e-96b5-3957fdf1e968/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Pareto trap</title><itunes:title>The Pareto trap</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Pareto rule sounds like a clever may to do more in less time. But here’s a different perspective …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Pareto rule sounds like a clever may to do more in less time. But here’s a different perspective …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-pareto-trap]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d9ca55c-40b3-47e4-84e3-0f65336a628f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/764fd086-20ff-4df6-be92-ef23d4ec6202/original-converted.mp3" length="3180290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>226</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4d5130-cca1-4e18-a04d-74c6463cb693/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4d5130-cca1-4e18-a04d-74c6463cb693/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4d5130-cca1-4e18-a04d-74c6463cb693/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>In love with an idea</title><itunes:title>In love with an idea</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why falling in love with an idea is quite similar to falling in love with someone and what that leads to …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why falling in love with an idea is quite similar to falling in love with someone and what that leads to …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/in-love-with-an-idea]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8d8dd77f-c38c-4777-9448-93c28bbab88d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/51483735-84fc-4cce-8ddb-b7f2e80a7dee/original-converted.mp3" length="2379376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>225</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9c06f864-d9e5-4e06-a426-eec6bb1f5bfa/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9c06f864-d9e5-4e06-a426-eec6bb1f5bfa/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9c06f864-d9e5-4e06-a426-eec6bb1f5bfa/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to out-compete bullshitters</title><itunes:title>How to out-compete bullshitters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Basically, there’s only one way how to outcompete bullshitters …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Basically, there’s only one way how to outcompete bullshitters …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-out-compete-bullshitters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc9cee0a-f229-459d-af74-1dbb9089766a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6bd87571-b624-4ce5-b363-051eec31e7a6/original-converted.mp3" length="2326609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>224</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/38e03eba-cccc-45bb-b2a5-27e48a94411b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/38e03eba-cccc-45bb-b2a5-27e48a94411b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/38e03eba-cccc-45bb-b2a5-27e48a94411b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Let’s face the truth</title><itunes:title>Let’s face the truth</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to make a reality check when we’re deeply convinced about the things we’re passionate for … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to make a reality check when we’re deeply convinced about the things we’re passionate for … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/lets-face-the-truth]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c9122fcc-eec7-4d90-a7f1-c5a79e3db48e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9c78b6bc-658e-4561-9ae0-3b1914895254/original-converted.mp3" length="2174054" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>223</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5a4739f9-4861-4199-ab0a-6c6659524f59/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5a4739f9-4861-4199-ab0a-6c6659524f59/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5a4739f9-4861-4199-ab0a-6c6659524f59/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>No time for this</title><itunes:title>No time for this</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why “lack of time” is a bad excuse for settling with mediocre pitches…&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why “lack of time” is a bad excuse for settling with mediocre pitches…&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/no-time-for-this]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">daa9f0d2-27bd-46e7-9f91-383c547ace22</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c6e63f0d-9508-4c20-bf77-650f1a0b779c/original-converted.mp3" length="2555964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>222</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/208d2d02-27ae-4cd7-855e-50ea8646b642/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/208d2d02-27ae-4cd7-855e-50ea8646b642/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/208d2d02-27ae-4cd7-855e-50ea8646b642/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>When people should care but don’t</title><itunes:title>When people should care but don’t</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do when people know everything but still don’t care and how Bill Gates solved this questions to make an entire audience care for an important issue. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do when people know everything but still don’t care and how Bill Gates solved this questions to make an entire audience care for an important issue. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/when-people-should-care-but-dont]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1730d35d-8609-45fc-a3ae-f71437cfed11</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ae96722c-b8c5-4011-bc5b-2d8a64038910/original-converted.mp3" length="3440992" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>221</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/77c6de20-006f-4165-9979-999c24ab87c6/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/77c6de20-006f-4165-9979-999c24ab87c6/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/77c6de20-006f-4165-9979-999c24ab87c6/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>An unfair advantage</title><itunes:title>An unfair advantage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new free tool helps you understand what's working well in your communication and where there's a potential for growth. Check it out at https://michaelgerharz.com/selfassessment</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new free tool helps you understand what's working well in your communication and where there's a potential for growth. Check it out at https://michaelgerharz.com/selfassessment</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/an-unfair-advantage]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4fcd7bfc-24e5-443a-967f-ea3cf0c4e35e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/63a9e9be-1e7b-4e14-af1c-9f4db8b12292/original-converted.mp3" length="2459833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>220</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/836242eb-2971-443c-9a52-bc4de9eca6d4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/836242eb-2971-443c-9a52-bc4de9eca6d4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/836242eb-2971-443c-9a52-bc4de9eca6d4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Why is finding clarity so hard?</title><itunes:title>Why is finding clarity so hard?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Because there are 5 evil forces that keep you from finding clarity. Here they are … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Because there are 5 evil forces that keep you from finding clarity. Here they are … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/why-is-finding-clarity-is-so-hard]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c5f182fd-b1b6-451c-9c55-ae50a97fb1ca</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cdab06f6-84ac-4c9d-a259-2af7390adc15/5-evil-forces.mp3" length="5640029" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>219</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1203db1a-48b7-4ac4-b733-4aaac2bfca75/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1203db1a-48b7-4ac4-b733-4aaac2bfca75/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1203db1a-48b7-4ac4-b733-4aaac2bfca75/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Caring for the cause is not enough</title><itunes:title>Caring for the cause is not enough</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why so many people who deeply care for their cause, fail to make change happen … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why so many people who deeply care for their cause, fail to make change happen … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/caring-for-the-cause-is-not-enough]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccd83601-cd37-4175-a98e-9857c7728dee</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/28721c5a-cb1a-46a6-b158-301be56671ce/original-converted.mp3" length="3112894" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>218</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a2181a0-573f-4e68-a975-8beff1a281b6/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a2181a0-573f-4e68-a975-8beff1a281b6/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a2181a0-573f-4e68-a975-8beff1a281b6/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The right idea in the wrong meeting room</title><itunes:title>The right idea in the wrong meeting room</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why sometimes, brilliant ideas fail because they’ve been discussed in the wrong meeting room. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why sometimes, brilliant ideas fail because they’ve been discussed in the wrong meeting room. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-right-idea-in-the-wrong-meeting-room]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8e7ce98d-722f-4fd5-b427-8bb2801738fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/45586c47-edc1-4a89-b1dd-5a0aee6d53db/original-converted.mp3" length="2914364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>217</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/98e37f53-1ad3-4c30-9c82-f51531eb525c/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/98e37f53-1ad3-4c30-9c82-f51531eb525c/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/98e37f53-1ad3-4c30-9c82-f51531eb525c/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The mission to distract you</title><itunes:title>The mission to distract you</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s not easy to stay focussed. Or is it? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s not easy to stay focussed. Or is it? </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-mission-to-distract-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7cbb2ce3-9d56-4be4-8377-eb8ed8916e82</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9ed08591-0fd3-48e3-9a14-09efb4ef6b0d/original-converted.mp3" length="2568503" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>216</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c7a6a9a0-b47f-4528-aefa-61e365416b49/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c7a6a9a0-b47f-4528-aefa-61e365416b49/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c7a6a9a0-b47f-4528-aefa-61e365416b49/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The blank stare</title><itunes:title>The blank stare</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why the blank stare of your conversation partner is a powerful tool to arrive at clearer communication. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why the blank stare of your conversation partner is a powerful tool to arrive at clearer communication. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-blank-stare]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">868568e6-b8ab-4844-82b4-06e1530d783f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7910fb91-fbd8-4886-a7df-79df29b081be/original-converted.mp3" length="2758152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>215</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/79a628fb-ba30-48fa-9c81-141f9c9b887d/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/79a628fb-ba30-48fa-9c81-141f9c9b887d/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/79a628fb-ba30-48fa-9c81-141f9c9b887d/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A new name</title><itunes:title>A new name</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You probably noticed that this show has a new name. Here’s why … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You probably noticed that this show has a new name. Here’s why … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-new-name]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">90df7ad0-6d8c-42b5-a9bb-39ca23645407</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3852adcb-ca94-4863-bdba-0d8c7bf0d261/original-converted.mp3" length="2376241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>214</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3d4883c1-f688-4f7b-8dd9-65fbc8b2b1c3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3d4883c1-f688-4f7b-8dd9-65fbc8b2b1c3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3d4883c1-f688-4f7b-8dd9-65fbc8b2b1c3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Bold promises</title><itunes:title>Bold promises</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to make bolder promises than the ones you feel comfortable with … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to make bolder promises than the ones you feel comfortable with … </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/bold-promises]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">31c27630-9ba8-45ab-9344-ff757e1cf902</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/62ed45dd-e8ba-4267-af27-1394adc19ff9/original-converted.mp3" length="2972356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>213</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4861bdf-6e76-4b9b-b34d-81a2eebd4716/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4861bdf-6e76-4b9b-b34d-81a2eebd4716/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4861bdf-6e76-4b9b-b34d-81a2eebd4716/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>All eyes are on you</title><itunes:title>All eyes are on you</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to avoid making yourself the bottleneck of decision making in your team. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to avoid making yourself the bottleneck of decision making in your team. </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/all-eyes-are-on-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">75fc8a12-8482-4847-af08-a126f815f048</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/40e87189-39fd-4123-a0f8-163ca879b731/original-converted.mp3" length="2827637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>212</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2af0972a-b99e-4bfe-ba75-8ba5c69ed593/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2af0972a-b99e-4bfe-ba75-8ba5c69ed593/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2af0972a-b99e-4bfe-ba75-8ba5c69ed593/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The clarity habit</title><itunes:title>The clarity habit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Speaking with clarity is a habit. Bad things happen when you let the opposite, i.e. lack of clarity, take over the habit …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Speaking with clarity is a habit. Bad things happen when you let the opposite, i.e. lack of clarity, take over the habit …&nbsp;</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-clarity-habit]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b198296-ff35-4fbf-b9d6-b8c4cc0e438a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/985b48d9-1d83-460a-af44-c0bb1a4b59b3/original-converted.mp3" length="3177678" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>211</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/6dece067-0d53-4af0-a379-cdeb3b976432/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/6dece067-0d53-4af0-a379-cdeb3b976432/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/6dece067-0d53-4af0-a379-cdeb3b976432/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>8 million</title><itunes:title>8 million</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do when making an impact hinges on our ability to make large numbers tangible …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do when making an impact hinges on our ability to make large numbers tangible …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/8-million]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a0cbb59a-65c7-4a9b-b72c-b47e0d726b43</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/01f59bab-047c-43f9-bdac-9fa263503483/original-converted.mp3" length="3084160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>210</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/30cba669-478c-4615-8e93-e93c52949a13/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/30cba669-478c-4615-8e93-e93c52949a13/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/30cba669-478c-4615-8e93-e93c52949a13/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>I think, therefore I am right</title><itunes:title>I think, therefore I am right</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When opinions are the premise rather than the result of a thinking process, something has gone pretty wrong …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When opinions are the premise rather than the result of a thinking process, something has gone pretty wrong …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/i-think-therefore-i-am-right]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ae0f753d-2ce5-4fb1-8ff5-ff57538f5a81</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1f7a10c8-3641-4a21-9654-8fd17a4a2529/original-converted.mp3" length="2631719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>209</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/811e289b-1835-4d53-87c6-396cb766de88/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/811e289b-1835-4d53-87c6-396cb766de88/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/811e289b-1835-4d53-87c6-396cb766de88/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What perfectionists care for</title><itunes:title>What perfectionists care for</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What do perfectionists care for the most? Spoiler: It’s not perfection …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do perfectionists care for the most? Spoiler: It’s not perfection …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-perfectionists-care-for]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0cdebb65-f64f-47bf-8b9c-52b220fc7574</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2f76d613-333e-4143-afa6-bc4190ad2e8f/original-converted.mp3" length="2728372" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>208</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1798293a-3388-47dd-8963-d74b5a877401/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1798293a-3388-47dd-8963-d74b5a877401/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1798293a-3388-47dd-8963-d74b5a877401/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What you say vs. how you say it</title><itunes:title>What you say vs. how you say it</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s more important? What you say or how you say it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s more important? What you say or how you say it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-you-say-vs-how-you-say-it]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">20e26c9b-241f-40ef-b8a0-a004c94a4a06</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/34ef6268-a13c-4030-9ab3-f340251fc54a/original-converted.mp3" length="3249776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>207</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/570ac06f-e084-454c-9209-a00da0646547/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/570ac06f-e084-454c-9209-a00da0646547/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/570ac06f-e084-454c-9209-a00da0646547/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Who’s in the driver’s seat?</title><itunes:title>Who’s in the driver’s seat?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As a speaker, you’re in the driver’s seat for your audience’s journey. Act accordingly! </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a speaker, you’re in the driver’s seat for your audience’s journey. Act accordingly! </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whos-in-the-drivers-seat]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">992432c0-2a7e-4892-bd0a-cf518294dbda</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f119f72b-4a5c-43e0-af6a-9a79fddcb984/original-converted.mp3" length="2348552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>206</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/89b6d8f0-f6be-4a33-960c-6e41d86c8b09/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/89b6d8f0-f6be-4a33-960c-6e41d86c8b09/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/89b6d8f0-f6be-4a33-960c-6e41d86c8b09/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The real goal of a pitch</title><itunes:title>The real goal of a pitch</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a very common misconception about pitches and it might cost you the deal … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s a very common misconception about pitches and it might cost you the deal … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-real-goal-of-a-pitch]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d178024-0aac-4fe9-84aa-3e7f2c6c4427</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/57c50567-5529-4958-a8d3-5620f04514bf/original-converted.mp3" length="2664111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>205</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/221d44a6-bfbd-4a18-920b-9d821ce33cdc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/221d44a6-bfbd-4a18-920b-9d821ce33cdc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/221d44a6-bfbd-4a18-920b-9d821ce33cdc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Would they come back?</title><itunes:title>Would they come back?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from back in the old days when we still watched serial TV … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from back in the old days when we still watched serial TV … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/would-they-come-back]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b880f250-435f-405c-a0bf-159b66f9bcc8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/50281ef1-453c-440b-b33c-605a154a6901/original-converted.mp3" length="3111849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>204</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9615833a-ecd1-4887-8f18-4394a85a6984/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9615833a-ecd1-4887-8f18-4394a85a6984/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9615833a-ecd1-4887-8f18-4394a85a6984/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Judging from the first impression</title><itunes:title>Judging from the first impression</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re told to not judge things (and people) by the first impression, but how does that fit with reality? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re told to not judge things (and people) by the first impression, but how does that fit with reality? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/judging-from-the-first-impression]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d0345853-22d0-4662-990a-c93bd5b88d90</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/346952dd-6ab6-4b28-8980-8bfbdfa2af3e/original-converted.mp3" length="2621792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>203</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b715b0a0-df85-4d15-ba26-ad1ca8d7258a/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b715b0a0-df85-4d15-ba26-ad1ca8d7258a/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b715b0a0-df85-4d15-ba26-ad1ca8d7258a/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The indifference of PowerPoint</title><itunes:title>The indifference of PowerPoint</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Keep this in mind when you’re using corporate PowerPoint templates …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keep this in mind when you’re using corporate PowerPoint templates …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-indifference-of-powerpoint]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a1174d91-b859-4dfb-8a9d-85f692ccb321</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d8c32704-2bbf-47d7-a2ea-4c3aecedf1a3/original-converted.mp3" length="2907049" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>202</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/813cec1f-e0f8-47f5-9804-cc40f5204966/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/813cec1f-e0f8-47f5-9804-cc40f5204966/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/813cec1f-e0f8-47f5-9804-cc40f5204966/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The polite audience (and why you should avoid it)</title><itunes:title>The polite audience (and why you should avoid it)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Be polite, sure, but not politeness might not even be what the other party is looking for … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be polite, sure, but not politeness might not even be what the other party is looking for … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-polite-audience-and-why-you-should-avoid-it]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5075738d-2f74-425a-9713-2149e7543565</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2c3e5528-bc8d-4b00-8f4e-9236f7ed9656/original-converted.mp3" length="3481221" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>201</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/496205d4-1b2b-4448-9e43-1c0ce24b0cf4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/496205d4-1b2b-4448-9e43-1c0ce24b0cf4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/496205d4-1b2b-4448-9e43-1c0ce24b0cf4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Better sales pitches</title><itunes:title>Better sales pitches</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A profound shift in how you approach pitches will change the relationship to your customer fundamentally …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A profound shift in how you approach pitches will change the relationship to your customer fundamentally …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/better-sales-pitches]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c90a574f-5369-4caf-98f4-2c3e9669bc54</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b2baa224-e185-44b7-98d2-e2248467893f/original-converted.mp3" length="2337058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>200</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08590397-6270-4943-a7b4-878794bf1d42/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08590397-6270-4943-a7b4-878794bf1d42/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/08590397-6270-4943-a7b4-878794bf1d42/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to deliver bad news</title><itunes:title>How to deliver bad news</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The single best way to deliver bad news, at least in my experience …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The single best way to deliver bad news, at least in my experience …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-deliver-bad-news]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f659c394-ee29-4105-8838-e33c9e285d4b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/150beba9-1d1b-422c-bf08-2ea3c4afb8b9/original-converted.mp3" length="2334968" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>199</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7ad8f953-aac4-42bb-b649-4b68e87d470b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7ad8f953-aac4-42bb-b649-4b68e87d470b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7ad8f953-aac4-42bb-b649-4b68e87d470b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A tough decision</title><itunes:title>A tough decision</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode reflects on one of the toughest decisions we need to make as a communicator … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode reflects on one of the toughest decisions we need to make as a communicator … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-tough-decision]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">016e27f0-1ae7-484c-8754-593efb27136e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c41f0908-253b-4ef6-b92e-0388669e4995/original-converted.mp3" length="2607164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>198</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a28e69fd-aed0-4059-8421-0424bfcfb18e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a28e69fd-aed0-4059-8421-0424bfcfb18e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a28e69fd-aed0-4059-8421-0424bfcfb18e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Juggling multiple priorities</title><itunes:title>Juggling multiple priorities</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Bad things can happen when multiple priorities clash. Here’s what to do … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bad things can happen when multiple priorities clash. Here’s what to do … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/juggling-multiple-priorities]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb400d9-c893-4f44-8826-c8773cc21c11</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dfbf7b98-a2d5-4b33-81c8-f85b678189e3/original-converted.mp3" length="2701727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>197</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d6dcce08-d081-4484-95ad-88e7961028f4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d6dcce08-d081-4484-95ad-88e7961028f4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d6dcce08-d081-4484-95ad-88e7961028f4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Objectively better!</title><itunes:title>Objectively better!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On the gap between how people look at you offering and how you’d like them to look at it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the gap between how people look at you offering and how you’d like them to look at it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/objectively-better]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e1b4592d-0ecf-4b78-b819-ce3d6383bbfe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e3bf9c79-0a98-4741-aef7-8dbf7b4fc1af/original-converted.mp3" length="3117074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>196</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/82563c23-fc06-4182-874c-6751c85ec889/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/82563c23-fc06-4182-874c-6751c85ec889/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/82563c23-fc06-4182-874c-6751c85ec889/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Pitching in online meetings</title><itunes:title>Pitching in online meetings</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Online meetings raise the bar for great pitches. Here’s why …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Online meetings raise the bar for great pitches. Here’s why …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/pitching-in-online-meetings]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1eb11794-2bf2-4500-82bb-dcfc64caed26</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bb2578ea-1590-474b-b12e-0668aab7d220/original-converted.mp3" length="3587800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>195</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88f08776-f3b5-4ae0-b26f-9a5cd42b868e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88f08776-f3b5-4ae0-b26f-9a5cd42b868e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/88f08776-f3b5-4ae0-b26f-9a5cd42b868e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Knock, knock! Here’s your passion!</title><itunes:title>Knock, knock! Here’s your passion!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Passion is usually not something that just comes along and says: “Hello” </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Passion is usually not something that just comes along and says: “Hello” </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/knock-knock-heres-your-passion]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd6174d4-387d-4165-a0fb-a1831ba2d96c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fae1054c-8d75-4eed-8f9f-13774726651a/original-converted.mp3" length="2653662" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>194</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e76fa0e0-03d9-4f7e-896a-7168809d5f57/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e76fa0e0-03d9-4f7e-896a-7168809d5f57/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e76fa0e0-03d9-4f7e-896a-7168809d5f57/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Making your best decision</title><itunes:title>Making your best decision</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A common mistake almost everyone makes when evaluating their decisions … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A common mistake almost everyone makes when evaluating their decisions … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/making-your-best-decision]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8b0acbf-0f32-4659-a1b0-c9e7140c4ed0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c2a37de8-1963-4b4c-8f88-f62f03774c56/original-converted.mp3" length="3219474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>193</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b148b982-ffb1-4deb-b637-3f7f0480f573/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b148b982-ffb1-4deb-b637-3f7f0480f573/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b148b982-ffb1-4deb-b637-3f7f0480f573/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Drawing your audience in</title><itunes:title>Drawing your audience in</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from how great authors draw their readers in right from the beginning …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from how great authors draw their readers in right from the beginning …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/drawing-your-audience-in]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3e1d65ce-e8ee-42f5-a784-924c2e8ee365</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0b7c9542-371d-4f01-bcab-591545e68975/original-converted.mp3" length="2858984" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>192</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ae706483-21e4-4804-875a-9e1ec799cc36/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ae706483-21e4-4804-875a-9e1ec799cc36/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ae706483-21e4-4804-875a-9e1ec799cc36/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The difference between bad and good leaders</title><itunes:title>The difference between bad and good leaders</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why good leaders don't just do things better than bad leaders but do things differently … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why good leaders don't just do things better than bad leaders but do things differently … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-difference-between-bad-and-good-leaders]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">753ca742-9731-4fda-aeec-35319ee359a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4bbfda01-eba6-4619-b5f7-bf9c16996237/original-converted.mp3" length="2271752" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>191</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94dd8ae4-dd83-4368-850d-d87f1fc4ded3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94dd8ae4-dd83-4368-850d-d87f1fc4ded3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94dd8ae4-dd83-4368-850d-d87f1fc4ded3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A speech begins long before you say the first word</title><itunes:title>A speech begins long before you say the first word</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a mistake to focus your preparation entirely on the time you’re standing on the stage …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a mistake to focus your preparation entirely on the time you’re standing on the stage …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-speech-begins-long-before-you-say-the-first-word]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">013f181d-fb9b-4a6e-a538-b59c8ecc14c6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2524bae6-16f7-4a6e-b1bd-a19a522a0c0f/original-converted.mp3" length="2459311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>190</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a7e8b466-24ab-445d-843f-ce61379aec70/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a7e8b466-24ab-445d-843f-ce61379aec70/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a7e8b466-24ab-445d-843f-ce61379aec70/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Simplifying decision making</title><itunes:title>Simplifying decision making</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What a life hack from Tim Ferriss can teach us about simplifying decision making in teams …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a life hack from Tim Ferriss can teach us about simplifying decision making in teams …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/simplifying-decision-making]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b06af0-b77e-4515-ba14-a17709c7a7a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/627e95a4-f979-4a8b-bd08-a2ea5af5f5c6/original-converted.mp3" length="3386658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>189</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12e33cd5-53c8-4715-b63a-bdd173526660/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12e33cd5-53c8-4715-b63a-bdd173526660/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/12e33cd5-53c8-4715-b63a-bdd173526660/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>When you care deeply</title><itunes:title>When you care deeply</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s almost an unfair advantage when you care deeply for the things you do&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s almost an unfair advantage when you care deeply for the things you do&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/when-you-care-deeply]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7a796c1a-e8b0-4ae2-99bd-5fd4c1604446</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fc4a97cc-f180-4586-82d4-988de80b5606/original-converted.mp3" length="3432633" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>188</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c23f275-aaac-4cbf-9f5d-01bcf739c73b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c23f275-aaac-4cbf-9f5d-01bcf739c73b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c23f275-aaac-4cbf-9f5d-01bcf739c73b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What’s your pass-along-phrase?</title><itunes:title>What’s your pass-along-phrase?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Europe’s best selling magazine about communicating with intention</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Europe’s best selling magazine about communicating with intention</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whats-your-pass-along-phrase]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">05badee6-358e-4513-8d21-42de7cc127b3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4aac9f15-eeb9-4b9d-bced-23ab4625860d/original-converted.mp3" length="3805139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>187</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e080bf68-f63b-41c2-b846-0a016285f504/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e080bf68-f63b-41c2-b846-0a016285f504/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e080bf68-f63b-41c2-b846-0a016285f504/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Who gives a damn?</title><itunes:title>Who gives a damn?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the who-gives-a-damn-principle and why should you learn it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the who-gives-a-damn-principle and why should you learn it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/who-gives-a-damn]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bc95ffc9-fe8c-46bf-8c2b-07eaa07b4ea8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7078d7bf-9a27-42c1-a4ac-6b641408c48a/original-converted.mp3" length="2458788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>186</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/92f7eb90-5a85-43ad-9a3b-926bcf350185/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/92f7eb90-5a85-43ad-9a3b-926bcf350185/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/92f7eb90-5a85-43ad-9a3b-926bcf350185/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>An important lesson from David Bowie</title><itunes:title>An important lesson from David Bowie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why David Bowie was very selfish about his work and why you should be, too … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why David Bowie was very selfish about his work and why you should be, too … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/an-important-lesson-from-david-bowie]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f861d46e-6ec5-4a66-b662-03081c2274ce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fd360643-6e35-4feb-973f-6f9a51bb8a75/original-converted.mp3" length="3690200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>185</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4eddef-167d-4603-89a8-190bd7b5f83f/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4eddef-167d-4603-89a8-190bd7b5f83f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ff4eddef-167d-4603-89a8-190bd7b5f83f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>On the surface</title><itunes:title>On the surface</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What startups can learn from Google about the simplicity (and complexity) of their communication …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What startups can learn from Google about the simplicity (and complexity) of their communication …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/on-the-surface]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6860f6f6-00ba-4ceb-ba6b-54801e9049b4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b36c9060-778c-4ece-bfdb-88a9746d0742/original-converted.mp3" length="2287947" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>184</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/284f50db-13f8-4154-9a7f-bb0b0b3bd8c6/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/284f50db-13f8-4154-9a7f-bb0b0b3bd8c6/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/284f50db-13f8-4154-9a7f-bb0b0b3bd8c6/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Speaking up on their behalf</title><itunes:title>Speaking up on their behalf</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why your tweets don’t get the love that Simon Sinek’s or Brené Brown’s tweets get. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why your tweets don’t get the love that Simon Sinek’s or Brené Brown’s tweets get. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/speaking-up-on-their-behalf]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d550ff40-445d-426f-baa4-eb1e33b448f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/280dbe8f-04b6-42d2-8c4b-0543eb513abc/original-converted.mp3" length="2648437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>183</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/28620699-0c48-4b6a-9a0e-27427de0f8be/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/28620699-0c48-4b6a-9a0e-27427de0f8be/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/28620699-0c48-4b6a-9a0e-27427de0f8be/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>I’ll just wing it (or do you?)</title><itunes:title>I’ll just wing it (or do you?)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why spontaneity and the ability to improvise are not what many people think it is …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why spontaneity and the ability to improvise are not what many people think it is …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/ill-just-wing-it-or-do-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4dc9e10b-322b-4b9f-bcb3-f28aff36bad5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/659430bd-89d0-4462-bd5f-22b05c54bfd6/original-converted.mp3" length="2855849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>182</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94f943a5-777b-45cf-97ef-a3871a1096e2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94f943a5-777b-45cf-97ef-a3871a1096e2/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/94f943a5-777b-45cf-97ef-a3871a1096e2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Avoiding your audience’s autopilot</title><itunes:title>Avoiding your audience’s autopilot</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to avoid that you audience’s minds go on autopilot and keep their attention … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to avoid that you audience’s minds go on autopilot and keep their attention … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/avoiding-your-audiences-autopilot]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cbe6662d-2ea2-4d07-bbb2-baffccb29538</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33e97a0a-2adb-49c8-9e6b-c9c0c56dda43/original-converted.mp3" length="2565368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>181</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ac6f8ccd-d360-45bb-b714-aa672a50d0c2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ac6f8ccd-d360-45bb-b714-aa672a50d0c2/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/ac6f8ccd-d360-45bb-b714-aa672a50d0c2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Don’t persuade harder, resonate stronger!</title><itunes:title>Don’t persuade harder, resonate stronger!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why marketing gets easier when you stop trying to persuade your customer (and what to do instead) … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why marketing gets easier when you stop trying to persuade your customer (and what to do instead) … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dont-persuade-harder-resonate-stronger]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">06ae2a38-2bed-4a75-8eac-a224aca90189</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/52f4d249-59c2-4e69-b64e-b3b0bd3067b0/original-converted.mp3" length="2270707" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>180</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a8cb271-9d33-4050-ad6e-6388902962b1/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a8cb271-9d33-4050-ad6e-6388902962b1/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7a8cb271-9d33-4050-ad6e-6388902962b1/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Afraid of failing</title><itunes:title>Afraid of failing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Some people are so afraid of failing that they don’t even start to play …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some people are so afraid of failing that they don’t even start to play …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/afraid-of-failing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a20fe210-e33b-4d0c-b079-5f1a4279f1a4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f0c855e2-3dd3-4057-8189-7585bbc9aa72/original-converted.mp3" length="2641123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>179</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81d3c061-c2ac-44b3-a04f-478470cfef0b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81d3c061-c2ac-44b3-a04f-478470cfef0b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/81d3c061-c2ac-44b3-a04f-478470cfef0b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The not-so-rational argument</title><itunes:title>The not-so-rational argument</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why arguments turn into fights although they are about facts …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why arguments turn into fights although they are about facts …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-not-so-rational-argument]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c7254be-b0af-4597-9bf4-c22ce92e5f55</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8f15e6e8-1a5a-4b9b-b753-de759bfd63d7/original-converted.mp3" length="2798380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>178</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/90c49230-bf0a-4810-bfb9-316e49676c40/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/90c49230-bf0a-4810-bfb9-316e49676c40/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/90c49230-bf0a-4810-bfb9-316e49676c40/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The practice drug</title><itunes:title>The practice drug</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What you can learn from world class musicians about the value of practice. Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What you can learn from world class musicians about the value of practice. Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-practice-drug]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">87001259-d650-407f-a96c-e7cf1b132958</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bd0e2143-7c77-4521-a158-aaf84f1d081a/original-converted.mp3" length="3369939" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>177</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8b9a483f-0fd8-4c44-a7cf-07d780fd921e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8b9a483f-0fd8-4c44-a7cf-07d780fd921e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8b9a483f-0fd8-4c44-a7cf-07d780fd921e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>All successful marketing works the same</title><itunes:title>All successful marketing works the same</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>… and yet, there’s a crucial difference in how honest marketers and sneaky marketers approach it …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>… and yet, there’s a crucial difference in how honest marketers and sneaky marketers approach it …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/all-successful-marketing-works-the-same]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">93c776b7-51bb-4692-aeb7-3007e46658bc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8ace5299-638b-4eca-96fd-e8fdafa867b9/original-converted.mp3" length="3064829" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>176</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4fa09b7e-c7ca-4b48-950e-2d99c916e1d2/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4fa09b7e-c7ca-4b48-950e-2d99c916e1d2/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4fa09b7e-c7ca-4b48-950e-2d99c916e1d2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>You better pay attention</title><itunes:title>You better pay attention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A harsh comment by Steve Jobs and how we can turn it into a meaningful lesson about meeting time </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A harsh comment by Steve Jobs and how we can turn it into a meaningful lesson about meeting time </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/you-better-pay-attention]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d904639-85ac-4ff5-a389-99b5bd6f0f5d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3cf03141-bcdc-4be0-a0dc-d3d2665fdf7c/original-converted.mp3" length="2621792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>175</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d0006e4c-557b-4c68-aa0d-ee20bea69a5c/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d0006e4c-557b-4c68-aa0d-ee20bea69a5c/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d0006e4c-557b-4c68-aa0d-ee20bea69a5c/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The complete picture</title><itunes:title>The complete picture</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Giving your audience the complete picture can be a difficult task. A slight shift in perspective makes it way easier&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Giving your audience the complete picture can be a difficult task. A slight shift in perspective makes it way easier&nbsp;…&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-complete-picture]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c6be6ec-a52f-432b-a119-2b335d89bfd6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3ebadc21-6b2d-4fd3-8931-029ab233a5e4/original-converted.mp3" length="2405498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>174</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cac782cb-1bbd-48f6-955a-3a15cf0c98f8/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cac782cb-1bbd-48f6-955a-3a15cf0c98f8/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/cac782cb-1bbd-48f6-955a-3a15cf0c98f8/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>5 new clients every week?</title><itunes:title>5 new clients every week?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Speaking with clarity is easy –&nbsp;if you don’t care for the truth, that is. If do care, clarity is even more important. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Speaking with clarity is easy –&nbsp;if you don’t care for the truth, that is. If do care, clarity is even more important. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/5-new-clients-every-week]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b1991453-482b-417e-9bf8-105c0ed5f920</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/04cb5add-09e3-4102-b557-d87273386a5a/original-converted.mp3" length="2636421" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>173</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/45fd8ee3-aca1-4c7c-a804-a303c508b2fb/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/45fd8ee3-aca1-4c7c-a804-a303c508b2fb/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/45fd8ee3-aca1-4c7c-a804-a303c508b2fb/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Sweating the details</title><itunes:title>Sweating the details</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sweating the details doesn’t mean that you need to communicate all the details. Here’s what you should do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sweating the details doesn’t mean that you need to communicate all the details. Here’s what you should do instead …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/sweating-the-details]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c7914e3a-797a-4489-85cb-338d632d980d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ef45ff05-24e6-4c90-8f23-5d8c5d046184/original-converted.mp3" length="2458266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>172</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c63c9a95-c7c3-482d-869d-f3e100512bfc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c63c9a95-c7c3-482d-869d-f3e100512bfc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c63c9a95-c7c3-482d-869d-f3e100512bfc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to avoid decision overload</title><itunes:title>How to avoid decision overload</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When a leader becomes the bottleneck of decision making, it’s bad news for the team …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a leader becomes the bottleneck of decision making, it’s bad news for the team …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-avoid-decision-overload]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">56070b97-057e-4874-afb0-c53c9d07f1d5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f5ddb6e1-716c-4fd7-9bf8-dc5bca80ab48/original-converted.mp3" length="2660454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>171</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d07892c3-03ed-4580-979c-608f5180c4f5/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d07892c3-03ed-4580-979c-608f5180c4f5/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d07892c3-03ed-4580-979c-608f5180c4f5/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Don’t oversell, satisfy</title><itunes:title>Don’t oversell, satisfy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens if you try to oversell –&nbsp;and how a better approach looks like … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens if you try to oversell –&nbsp;and how a better approach looks like … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dont-oversell-satisfy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">767c7f02-bfb1-47a2-8f15-0f1e8dd25069</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8fc4f312-e615-40e8-aa24-51b4a8d63e76/original-converted.mp3" length="2459833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>170</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c2056f5-bea1-40c6-89a2-d7cfead65593/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c2056f5-bea1-40c6-89a2-d7cfead65593/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8c2056f5-bea1-40c6-89a2-d7cfead65593/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>5 ways to get rid of boring meetings</title><itunes:title>5 ways to get rid of boring meetings</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Here are 5 easy to implement ways to get rid of boring meetings … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are 5 easy to implement ways to get rid of boring meetings … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/5-ways-to-get-rid-of-boring-meetings]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c75abf50-3430-44a1-9083-b2e0fa04712d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d62bf3de-2cd8-4489-a5d9-a45de608d2de/original-converted.mp3" length="3048111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>169</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1879e010-10a5-4937-83bc-cb99b075e7db/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1879e010-10a5-4937-83bc-cb99b075e7db/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1879e010-10a5-4937-83bc-cb99b075e7db/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A fun game with stories</title><itunes:title>A fun game with stories</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A profound lesson from improvisational theater about how we listen to stories. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A profound lesson from improvisational theater about how we listen to stories. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-fun-game-with-stories]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ba9e1d9-15be-4679-a01d-2bf314617b34</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bd76a764-6b37-407c-9aa0-ea8510e98879/original-converted.mp3" length="3253956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>168</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4ab0526-3a6b-4205-b4a6-495f2da93866/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4ab0526-3a6b-4205-b4a6-495f2da93866/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a4ab0526-3a6b-4205-b4a6-495f2da93866/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Bad resistance, good resistance</title><itunes:title>Bad resistance, good resistance</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Resistance is the universal force that keeps you from doing things. It’s a great compass. But be careful which direction it points. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Resistance is the universal force that keeps you from doing things. It’s a great compass. But be careful which direction it points. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/bad-resistance-good-resistance]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f66282dc-d3cc-4c37-9b41-7177d5d41e31</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ed839195-298a-4382-a486-2c7178b80e03/original-converted.mp3" length="2928470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>167</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f06f1099-641b-4275-b3f2-3b59ce1587e3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f06f1099-641b-4275-b3f2-3b59ce1587e3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/f06f1099-641b-4275-b3f2-3b59ce1587e3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Good intentions gone wrong</title><itunes:title>Good intentions gone wrong</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s better to think twice when you’re doing it “for the audience.” </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s better to think twice when you’re doing it “for the audience.” </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/good-intentions-gone-wrong]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">44abb99d-cfea-4f89-8d3c-72ea398afb8b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/785cc1e3-719c-42d5-885c-0958d0cdd4d6/original-converted.mp3" length="2539768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>166</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/af8a213b-b9ca-4034-8979-97a0f285cf55/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/af8a213b-b9ca-4034-8979-97a0f285cf55/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/af8a213b-b9ca-4034-8979-97a0f285cf55/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Error without consequence</title><itunes:title>Error without consequence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>About the things that you get but also – more importantly – don’t get from training. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About the things that you get but also – more importantly – don’t get from training. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/error-without-consequence]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f18b7d77-9b3b-4eca-9d9e-c4353344bf8f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6c1ce640-64af-4402-82ca-fe7b420f0cda/original-converted.mp3" length="2373107" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>165</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7d8eafe0-a2f3-401c-85b0-78ff0842db22/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7d8eafe0-a2f3-401c-85b0-78ff0842db22/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7d8eafe0-a2f3-401c-85b0-78ff0842db22/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to become known as a person others can trust</title><itunes:title>How to become known as a person others can trust</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Three simple habits that help you become known as a person others can trust. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three simple habits that help you become known as a person others can trust. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-become-known-as-a-person-others-can-trust]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fda5a7c7-0c41-4ec3-bb58-d90ab47c8bb4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/56fba975-30c8-4285-86d2-fc88ead8c95e/original-converted.mp3" length="2076878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>164</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/14eca5a8-3ddf-4ac0-a848-01aca192bc5d/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/14eca5a8-3ddf-4ac0-a848-01aca192bc5d/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/14eca5a8-3ddf-4ac0-a848-01aca192bc5d/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Will your audience pass your message along?</title><itunes:title>Will your audience pass your message along?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The ultimate result of your communication is when your audience passes your message along. But will they? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ultimate result of your communication is when your audience passes your message along. But will they? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/will-you-audience-pass-your-message-along]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a6826f2e-7890-4757-bc94-77d49e54c32c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d3171a0d-1d87-49ff-a170-270b0b9abc5b/original-converted.mp3" length="2365270" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>163</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c00cd9f3-c357-4038-8c72-057b0474ddbc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c00cd9f3-c357-4038-8c72-057b0474ddbc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c00cd9f3-c357-4038-8c72-057b0474ddbc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>If marketing was a bakery</title><itunes:title>If marketing was a bakery</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If marketing was a bakery, we would all probably hate their cake. Here’s why … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If marketing was a bakery, we would all probably hate their cake. Here’s why … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/if-marketing-was-a-bakery]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e12487ba-410b-4354-902b-359112264fc7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/886e1816-5a6d-4135-aba7-aedf68d8af4a/original-converted.mp3" length="3201188" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>162</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/01d4500d-61ce-4e0d-ba1a-a897170c1388/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/01d4500d-61ce-4e0d-ba1a-a897170c1388/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/01d4500d-61ce-4e0d-ba1a-a897170c1388/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How to become a great boss</title><itunes:title>How to become a great boss</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A small shift in how you evaluate how your employees perform can make a huge difference … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A small shift in how you evaluate how your employees perform can make a huge difference … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-become-a-great-boss]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2fe4e42d-609c-4bb7-a79f-58ba073cfcc0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c1a8929f-80e5-4f61-84a8-1b6978002552/original-converted.mp3" length="2542380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>161</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9be3e1cf-0922-488a-82d3-cd3a8bac7ccc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9be3e1cf-0922-488a-82d3-cd3a8bac7ccc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9be3e1cf-0922-488a-82d3-cd3a8bac7ccc/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How Steve Jobs’ reality distortion field worked</title><itunes:title>How Steve Jobs’ reality distortion field worked</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple’s become massive. But it didn’t start that way. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple’s become massive. But it didn’t start that way. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-steve-jobs-reality-distortion-field-worked]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e00517ce-b094-4604-baec-a16b476159df</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5b6ca682-bea7-4683-8b51-61f3cf49db62/original-converted.mp3" length="2690756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>160</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4329ead7-5991-4d30-9d25-3fbc9aa5a2ac/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4329ead7-5991-4d30-9d25-3fbc9aa5a2ac/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4329ead7-5991-4d30-9d25-3fbc9aa5a2ac/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The real importance of the first impression</title><itunes:title>The real importance of the first impression</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is the first impression really the most deciding factor of a speech? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is the first impression really the most deciding factor of a speech? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-real-importance-of-the-first-impression]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ac75a739-e863-4629-8557-b1d4df8041a8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/db168b80-966c-419e-9447-ca84b4690f55/original-converted.mp3" length="2561188" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>159</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/962a4006-1998-4553-ad79-9ea66f8acecd/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/962a4006-1998-4553-ad79-9ea66f8acecd/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/962a4006-1998-4553-ad79-9ea66f8acecd/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Don&apos;t be boring</title><itunes:title>Don&apos;t be boring</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s unambitious to aim for “not boring your audience”. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s unambitious to aim for “not boring your audience”. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dont-be-boring]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce443587-1fa3-4184-b408-3abca5f9839d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7c6cd019-1b33-4294-bebc-d7188d3d8511/original-converted.mp3" length="2966609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>158</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e98e8ec6-e63e-42e5-aa36-13c427aa9c66/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e98e8ec6-e63e-42e5-aa36-13c427aa9c66/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/e98e8ec6-e63e-42e5-aa36-13c427aa9c66/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Getting more applause</title><itunes:title>Getting more applause</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you seeking to get a good round of applause? Or are you seeking to change someone’s mind … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you seeking to get a good round of applause? Or are you seeking to change someone’s mind … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/getting-more-applause]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f273db1-c7d0-49c7-90e7-d1b8c94d569b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b22a355e-1e69-4ca1-b270-3725525270e6/original-converted.mp3" length="2616568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>157</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/002842f5-6c0b-40e8-9c84-821a50ab3b79/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/002842f5-6c0b-40e8-9c84-821a50ab3b79/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/002842f5-6c0b-40e8-9c84-821a50ab3b79/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The shift in smart leadership</title><itunes:title>The shift in smart leadership</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from an ISS commander about effective leadership … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from an ISS commander about effective leadership … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-shift-in-smart-leadership]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bfd2c94f-18d7-48a5-9b12-bd1feadbfd79</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6b14e475-0ca5-4d85-814d-790217ea3e36/original-converted.mp3" length="2514690" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>156</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d7bbb590-dece-41bf-bef6-b98679e53c89/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d7bbb590-dece-41bf-bef6-b98679e53c89/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d7bbb590-dece-41bf-bef6-b98679e53c89/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What’s wrong with how social media measures relevance?</title><itunes:title>What’s wrong with how social media measures relevance?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about what really matters when we consume content … Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about what really matters when we consume content … Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whats-wrong-with-how-social-media-measures-relevance]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">49f4f620-2345-4444-955e-5fa631ccccff</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/18d43f8a-3811-4897-a7dc-a53d88daf476/original-converted.mp3" length="3040274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>155</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/33a39402-c617-442a-b4ea-b538dff619ec/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/33a39402-c617-442a-b4ea-b538dff619ec/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/33a39402-c617-442a-b4ea-b538dff619ec/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>How much preparation you need …</title><itunes:title>How much preparation you need …</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How much preparation do you need if you want to appear as if you didn’t have to prepare …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How much preparation do you need if you want to appear as if you didn’t have to prepare …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-much-preparation-you-need-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">04e387c4-84df-4857-9286-8a6e45f4da13</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5943b0e7-2f90-405e-9347-d0f51a88d84d/original-converted.mp3" length="2691800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>154</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/927c229a-abc2-470d-98ad-e7aeebfa96b5/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/927c229a-abc2-470d-98ad-e7aeebfa96b5/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/927c229a-abc2-470d-98ad-e7aeebfa96b5/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Brain 2 brain</title><itunes:title>Brain 2 brain</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why our brains make it sometimes so hard to make others see what we see …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why our brains make it sometimes so hard to make others see what we see …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/brain-2-brain]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3388ca09-2eec-4ab9-93d1-40b67b0ee191</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/23fd3edf-5342-4d50-80e4-c40f197d6a82/original-converted.mp3" length="2699637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>153</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5ba2ed5f-4efd-4154-94ac-41d84fa0a30f/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5ba2ed5f-4efd-4154-94ac-41d84fa0a30f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5ba2ed5f-4efd-4154-94ac-41d84fa0a30f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>2 kinds of businesses</title><itunes:title>2 kinds of businesses</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How it matters whether you’re in it for the profit or for the cause … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How it matters whether you’re in it for the profit or for the cause … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/2-kinds-of-businesses]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">46debf26-eea5-46c0-b241-f4f04596130d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/accf1cdc-92e4-40f9-b764-07fbd1c65909/original-converted.mp3" length="2453041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>152</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/deb010f7-a473-4605-84d7-1f6e053ab564/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/deb010f7-a473-4605-84d7-1f6e053ab564/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/deb010f7-a473-4605-84d7-1f6e053ab564/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Lazy empathy</title><itunes:title>Lazy empathy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When marketers ask “What’s in it for them?” it’s often misleading them. Here’s why … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When marketers ask “What’s in it for them?” it’s often misleading them. Here’s why … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/lazy-empathy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">759fd958-c46a-44dd-bb54-f33c67c98897</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/472a110d-54cf-49cf-a222-041958c8f943/original-converted.mp3" length="2806217" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>151</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86026614-3f3c-4970-8ee6-f69aab12eca3/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86026614-3f3c-4970-8ee6-f69aab12eca3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/86026614-3f3c-4970-8ee6-f69aab12eca3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Changing the world, one life at a time</title><itunes:title>Changing the world, one life at a time</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you want to change the world, change one life first …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to change the world, change one life first …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/changing-the-world-one-life-at-a-time]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3cf78d5c-b793-4d6e-baec-32fa3af08bee</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b95d98f1-c445-4cf3-b6d1-9b2b46a063a2/original-converted.mp3" length="2219507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>150</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d14bf899-7100-455c-9dad-7f72b5079ed0/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d14bf899-7100-455c-9dad-7f72b5079ed0/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d14bf899-7100-455c-9dad-7f72b5079ed0/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The house is on fire</title><itunes:title>The house is on fire</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson about our audience’s curiosity … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson about our audience’s curiosity … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-house-is-on-fire]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ae185717-8777-48bc-8820-985deee1a386</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f1814216-5e9f-46e5-b3cf-4572165686cb/original-converted.mp3" length="2739866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>149</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/951234c6-bc44-4cb7-86a0-747307daf1d4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/951234c6-bc44-4cb7-86a0-747307daf1d4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/951234c6-bc44-4cb7-86a0-747307daf1d4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The lazy designer</title><itunes:title>The lazy designer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Three simple hacks for non-designers that will make you a better designer … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three simple hacks for non-designers that will make you a better designer … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-lazy-designer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c287d0ce-25fa-46fc-af25-f389aa1d1576</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3fec09d0-a7e0-4c0b-b7c9-0378b5256240/original-converted.mp3" length="3228878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>148</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7121d89d-f966-4172-a440-8bd80017865f/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7121d89d-f966-4172-a440-8bd80017865f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7121d89d-f966-4172-a440-8bd80017865f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A great way to get attention</title><itunes:title>A great way to get attention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from world class musicians about getting your audience’s attention … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson from world class musicians about getting your audience’s attention … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-great-way-to-get-attention]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c5f77d0a-130b-43ef-9f6d-5e89267276d3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0f920c70-bfa5-4714-a7c3-c8e56a61e27b/original-converted.mp3" length="3358445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>147</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c5dd1fe3-5811-4798-ae42-2b28d3fc6156/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c5dd1fe3-5811-4798-ae42-2b28d3fc6156/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c5dd1fe3-5811-4798-ae42-2b28d3fc6156/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Do you start at the beginning?</title><itunes:title>Do you start at the beginning?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why most presentations get the beginning wrong and how you can do better … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why most presentations get the beginning wrong and how you can do better … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/do-you-start-at-the-beginning]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">50f6442d-825a-4dd5-81a8-bfd3c8176135</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e71c9460-8187-441d-8ae5-f84f929b8bee/original-converted.mp3" length="3396062" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>146</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fd823f60-49aa-49a1-b8ff-25fa4c709d7f/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fd823f60-49aa-49a1-b8ff-25fa4c709d7f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fd823f60-49aa-49a1-b8ff-25fa4c709d7f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The problem with politeness</title><itunes:title>The problem with politeness</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why undeserved applause is harmful and why we need audiences to be honest </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why undeserved applause is harmful and why we need audiences to be honest </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-problem-with-politeness]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ba8c598-7e80-466d-8cfd-0536d26243a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dc4f6bc-871f-4282-9091-4494d8992c25/original-converted.mp3" length="3107670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>145</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/046b444e-b552-4050-a75d-f28893aab6fd/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/046b444e-b552-4050-a75d-f28893aab6fd/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/046b444e-b552-4050-a75d-f28893aab6fd/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Are you strong enough for PowerPoint?</title><itunes:title>Are you strong enough for PowerPoint?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to use PowerPoint properly to enhance your presentation rather than having it eat up all of your preparation time tinkering with slides </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to use PowerPoint properly to enhance your presentation rather than having it eat up all of your preparation time tinkering with slides </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/are-you-strong-enough-for-powerpoint]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4eccea02-8c09-4303-ab2c-9541444159b1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/11089684-ab0f-4199-babe-a06e9072ca00/original-converted.mp3" length="3665645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>144</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3b848424-855a-43ff-9a5d-beda8284aef4/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3b848424-855a-43ff-9a5d-beda8284aef4/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3b848424-855a-43ff-9a5d-beda8284aef4/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Bay effect of marketing speak</title><itunes:title>The Bay effect of marketing speak</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The unfortunate consequences of using marketing speak and saying words you don’t truly believe in.</p><p>Watch Michael Bay’s appearance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ypkgYO4Rc</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The unfortunate consequences of using marketing speak and saying words you don’t truly believe in.</p><p>Watch Michael Bay’s appearance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ypkgYO4Rc</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-bay-effect-of-marketing-speak]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8dfa6436-1b52-4f04-8c79-f40de2f3bf0e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/43d90681-e092-4db0-be1e-34c0fb2a31fd/original-converted.mp3" length="3200666" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>143</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/305b25bc-b30f-4844-b580-05de369315ff/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/305b25bc-b30f-4844-b580-05de369315ff/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/305b25bc-b30f-4844-b580-05de369315ff/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>A magic confidence potion</title><itunes:title>A magic confidence potion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic potion that makes us instantly feel more confident? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic potion that makes us instantly feel more confident? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-magic-confidence-potion]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">80132b5a-45cc-4c34-afea-f094646777a1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/138862f6-07d3-4818-802d-17dc7b8af7e0/original-converted.mp3" length="2725760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>142</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Thank god, it’s Monday</title><itunes:title>Thank god, it’s Monday</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s that time of the week again … how to turn Mondays into a great start into the week </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s that time of the week again … how to turn Mondays into a great start into the week </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/thank-god-its-monday]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">34070ff6-1b4a-46a4-90d5-6d895555fd47</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/20800579-3703-4ee9-a8d9-dcf6465a5eae/original-converted.mp3" length="2355866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>141</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Curse of Knowledge</title><itunes:title>The Curse of Knowledge</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we’re going against an evil force of the Universe. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we’re going against an evil force of the Universe. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-curse-of-knowledge]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7a21ebc6-adbd-4156-8d22-b902dd0d33ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f0f4d851-31df-48ec-9f25-907033c3bc99/original-converted.mp3" length="2765466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>140</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The key to your audience‘s attention</title><itunes:title>The key to your audience‘s attention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a huge mistake to dismiss the ordinary in the hunt for extraordinarily great marketing. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a huge mistake to dismiss the ordinary in the hunt for extraordinarily great marketing. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-key-to-your-audiences-attention]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d36fc356-8d78-4138-b0b0-fb2a968bef9b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b9d0a063-5405-4db1-83e9-5957f3c4a155/original-converted.mp3" length="2551262" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>139</podcast:episode></item><item><title>I’m sorry</title><itunes:title>I’m sorry</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why “I’m sorry” is such a powerful phrase and how it is often misunderstood by businesses. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why “I’m sorry” is such a powerful phrase and how it is often misunderstood by businesses. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/im-sorry]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3bbfef4d-7df5-4075-aa3e-8e77e54f0361</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9c26465-75ba-4485-b371-cd2a6eeda5f3/original-converted.mp3" length="2500584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>138</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Sales deck? No, thanks!</title><itunes:title>Sales deck? No, thanks!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why your time is too precious to listen to the self-praise of salespeople.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why your time is too precious to listen to the self-praise of salespeople.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/sales-deck-no-thanks]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc907b-cf97-4f9e-a122-b35b33af50ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3c7e672c-be60-401d-9ae1-bb379a974a39/original-converted.mp3" length="2878315" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>137</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The show is part of the substance</title><itunes:title>The show is part of the substance</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>No, show is not more important than substance. It’s part of the substance!</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No, show is not more important than substance. It’s part of the substance!</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-show-is-part-of-the-substance]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8ca4da6e-b61f-46a8-a3a3-c2f73e2a175b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f7401d90-4827-4eb9-b2e3-ae37a7355627/original-converted.mp3" length="2661498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>136</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Mastering complexity</title><itunes:title>Mastering complexity</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A surprising (and surprisingly effective) way to master the complexity of your story. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A surprising (and surprisingly effective) way to master the complexity of your story. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/mastering-complexity]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d21537d8-c333-49f9-bd61-75c84666e4cb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8cef5bac-5c0d-4720-b0ce-8b56f615762d/original-converted.mp3" length="3246119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>135</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Dealing with bullshit</title><itunes:title>Dealing with bullshit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There's the truth. There are lies and there's bullshit. Here’s how to deal with the latter …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's the truth. There are lies and there's bullshit. Here’s how to deal with the latter …&nbsp;</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dealing-with-bullshit]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2cb7cd3d-c86d-4de5-997b-33115171de1b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d2eb40fc-5c34-4080-b092-c87f3c13330e/original-converted.mp3" length="3345384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>134</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Great communication fixes your product</title><itunes:title>Great communication fixes your product</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When you strive for clarity and honesty in your communication, you will inevitably arrive at superior solutions. Clarity in your communication guides you to creating the best possible product. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you strive for clarity and honesty in your communication, you will inevitably arrive at superior solutions. Clarity in your communication guides you to creating the best possible product. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/great-communication-fixes-your-product]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0af7c779-f689-4d85-b5bc-d454c28f4a01</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c6b801b7-3c51-4a5b-bdbf-5f540d13a234/original-converted.mp3" length="3292094" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>133</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The fear of finishing</title><itunes:title>The fear of finishing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do about the universal force that keeps you from finishing your work and publishing it … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do about the universal force that keeps you from finishing your work and publishing it … </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-fear-of-finishing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">720d35d1-1966-4bc1-bd8a-c69091429109</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ef79e82b-d576-437c-ad23-85c04d5e2cf0/original-converted.mp3" length="3563768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>132</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What if the others are right?</title><itunes:title>What if the others are right?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if just for today, you assumed that everything you believe is false? Let’s look at what would happen&nbsp;… </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if just for today, you assumed that everything you believe is false? Let’s look at what would happen&nbsp;… </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-if-the-others-are-right]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f8ce9313-737c-42a4-903a-2cc6f6af5831</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9e841e93-ae17-4520-a8aa-a4b20b02e364/original-converted.mp3" length="3057515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>131</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Sales presentations that work</title><itunes:title>Sales presentations that work</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever seen this empty expression on the faces of people who have to sit through a sales presentation? Let’s change that … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever seen this empty expression on the faces of people who have to sit through a sales presentation? Let’s change that … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/sales-presentations-that-work]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eeeebe53-a596-4755-97ff-9f9072eef466</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dae4de8f-99a8-4cbe-8dc2-81cd760a91e7/original-converted.mp3" length="2970788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>130</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What’s her job?</title><itunes:title>What’s her job?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it really helps to understand what each person's role in a meeting is. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it really helps to understand what each person's role in a meeting is. </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whats-her-job]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9005aa33-4146-44cd-be80-b1b86f432010</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/47e08e73-3cb3-4fa5-91b5-296b8a0daec0/original-converted.mp3" length="2021810" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>129</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Contagious behaviour</title><itunes:title>Contagious behaviour</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How does your team know that you yourself are fully committed to the project? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How does your team know that you yourself are fully committed to the project? </p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/contagious-behaviour]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c5b60d02-832c-4bac-8908-5225521ee3e9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/840357e5-e108-4dee-aaad-689ec1f6465b/original-converted.mp3" length="2067786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>128</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to serve your audience well</title><itunes:title>How to serve your audience well</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Four things that make your audience’s lives to much easier. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Four things that make your audience’s lives to much easier. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-serve-your-audience-well]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b30034b-c125-4553-a915-5d03d44d6c12</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2711c4bc-4048-4793-8149-7e512f183ebe/original-converted.mp3" length="2175201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>127</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Leaders Light the Path Manifesto</title><itunes:title>The Leaders Light the Path Manifesto</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every change start with someone who sees a better future. Change happens when you make others see what you see.</p><p>Download the “Leaders Light the Path” manifesto here: https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every change start with someone who sees a better future. Change happens when you make others see what you see.</p><p>Download the “Leaders Light the Path” manifesto here: https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-leaders-light-the-path-manifesto]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e5a40b5-51ac-4a24-bad2-b74dd2204b65</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3c49ca65-6ad7-4651-bdbc-624d22936495/original-converted.mp3" length="3256045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>126</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The loooong pause</title><itunes:title>The loooong pause</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why holding back information might not be the best way to create tension (and how to do it better) </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why holding back information might not be the best way to create tension (and how to do it better) </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-loooong-pause]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8bb85871-1d0a-4d4c-8fdb-80c865729c93</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c4d11e5-e8bf-4e25-8aea-125e379142f7/original-converted.mp3" length="1721716" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>125</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What was the question again?</title><itunes:title>What was the question again?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with people who seem to know an answer to everything.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with people who seem to know an answer to everything.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/having-more-questions-than-answers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">85070d57-ca63-4fd1-a6e1-1b6e1366b067</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7d5b3f8a-a9db-45c3-92f6-c79b54476375/original-converted.mp3" length="2363701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>124</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Tell me only one thing</title><itunes:title>Tell me only one thing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a bad idea to tell your audience everything you know and what to do instead …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s a bad idea to tell your audience everything you know and what to do instead …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/tell-me-only-one-thing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ad17b01b-70d1-405a-baa4-64925197acbd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/87a3e875-ca0c-40dd-87d9-5e66c8afb757/original-converted.mp3" length="2456488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>123</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Hard work and despair</title><itunes:title>Hard work and despair</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When was the last time you aimed high?</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When was the last time you aimed high?</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/hard-work-and-despair]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c004ff53-7649-4a69-9d4a-5cfccb39cbec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3b6bcd85-59e2-482c-8369-14cbb74c5e7e/original-converted.mp3" length="1924008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>122</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Thoughts on authenticity</title><itunes:title>Thoughts on authenticity</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why you should work on *becoming*authentic, not on *appearing* authentic.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why you should work on *becoming*authentic, not on *appearing* authentic.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa  </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/thoughts-on-authenticity]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">01cc65a5-db4f-447f-9f09-57f2fc37b763</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/afdf84bb-4d9c-40c2-8ce1-743573578775/original-converted.mp3" length="2930872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>121</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Thanks for confirming my opinion</title><itunes:title>Thanks for confirming my opinion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts on why it is so difficult to convince those who disagree with us.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts on why it is so difficult to convince those who disagree with us.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/thanks-for-confirming-my-opinion]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c97c31a-c5dd-4d95-800c-643e1c59bd88</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8989dd7d-31ab-4660-8994-c5cbf4dc6056/original-converted.mp3" length="2782078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>120</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Know it all, know it quick!</title><itunes:title>Know it all, know it quick!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>True experts take their time and audiences appreciate it.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>True experts take their time and audiences appreciate it.</p><p>Some things are easier said than done. But I’m here to help. Ask me anything about the art of communicating and I will answer it in one of the upcoming episodes. Head over to https://michaelgerharz.com/qa </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/know-it-all-know-it-quick]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">43f9527f-6a0f-47bb-ba44-c3ab5cd398e5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/38c77bdc-7d07-4839-9cce-0054f5d629d4/original-converted.mp3" length="1774379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>119</podcast:episode></item><item><title>It’s their time</title><itunes:title>It’s their time</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to value and respect your audience’s time …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? The right place to ask it is https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to value and respect your audience’s time …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? The right place to ask it is https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/its-their-time]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f377b133-070d-42d1-8c49-c53287afd26b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9f601f89-3684-4c8e-84d6-f848bb383f7e/its-their-time.mp3" length="3771989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>118</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Top of mind</title><itunes:title>Top of mind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s not enough to get a good round of applause for your presentation …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s not enough to get a good round of applause for your presentation …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/top-of-mind]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">07167ddd-1a82-4298-a883-a1254192eb82</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/754443fa-94cf-4efd-9993-38e2df0214de/top-of-mind.mp3" length="4581994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>117</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Hard choices (and why you should seek them out)</title><itunes:title>Hard choices (and why you should seek them out)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What makes a hard choice hard? And how does it help your pitches? </p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Ask it over at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes a hard choice hard? And how does it help your pitches? </p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Ask it over at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/hard-choices-and-why-you-should-force-them]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2b55da32-24c3-4fcf-af86-3850d1d468ec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e6c5a6da-f15d-4dc6-9548-4b2b31b3648e/hard-choices.mp3" length="5483949" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>116</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Changing the rules of pitching</title><itunes:title>Changing the rules of pitching</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to remove the status games that are played in many pitches …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How to remove the status games that are played in many pitches …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/changing-the-rules-of-pitching]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">654a935d-219c-4b7e-b691-c2697b68406b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fd05779d-e5ca-4884-980b-b2ee98279c6e/changing-the-game.mp3" length="5626056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>115</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Just 3% better</title><itunes:title>Just 3% better</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to not settle with the status quo and up your communication skills …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to not settle with the status quo and up your communication skills …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/just-3-better]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccc00b97-9fca-4ec2-b1be-88dd5e84c75d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/264a67d8-19d7-45df-8c63-7636ebb32301/just-three-percent-better.mp3" length="4580322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>114</podcast:episode></item><item><title>It’s the hero we look at …</title><itunes:title>It’s the hero we look at …</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important insight about the hero of your marketing story …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more insights about the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important insight about the hero of your marketing story …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more insights about the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/its-the-hero-we-look-at-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b8f351c-63c7-4e38-ad84-8557c29fde62</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f37afe98-7f2e-45a0-98a2-91e37e8b7be8/its-the-hero-we-look-at.mp3" length="4152331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>113</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Presenting against Netflix</title><itunes:title>Presenting against Netflix</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s more important than ever to nail your story and get to the point quickly …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s more important than ever to nail your story and get to the point quickly …&nbsp;</p><p>Got any question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/presenting-against-netflix]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eff8b70b-1ea0-49d4-bdc5-b9777f2d5bb0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/98a31c44-185b-427e-a5cf-25ace84503bc/the-game-of-netflix.mp3" length="4821902" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>112</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Who’s gonna decide?</title><itunes:title>Who’s gonna decide?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to trust your customer with making the right buying decisions … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to trust your customer with making the right buying decisions … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whos-gonna-decide]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f38fb1a7-b459-4116-9755-a3345e82e7ae</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dc6c547-6498-44eb-9ed5-0e2b7882735a/whos-gonna-decide.mp3" length="4540198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>111</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fixed worldviews (and how to deal with them)</title><itunes:title>Fixed worldviews (and how to deal with them)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A surprising insight about people with a fixed worldview and how to deal with it …&nbsp;</p><p>Got a question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A surprising insight about people with a fixed worldview and how to deal with it …&nbsp;</p><p>Got a question regarding the art of communicating? Get featured on the show: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/fixed-worldviews-and-how-to-deal-with-them]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1dae11f7-64f7-453c-8606-305d4b1249fe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6757a111-72e4-4472-9410-344ad0340d56/fixed-worldviews.mp3" length="6244635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>110</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What kind of yes are you seeking?</title><itunes:title>What kind of yes are you seeking?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why all agreements aren’t made equal … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why all agreements aren’t made equal … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-kind-of-yes-are-you-seeking]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc36cbba-3f1d-4b8b-8a0d-62a76a270923</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c72d179-f81a-40f8-9f47-4b9d67af09e3/what-kind-of-yes.mp3" length="3867283" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>109</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Two kinds of remarkable</title><itunes:title>Two kinds of remarkable</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The two ways your product can be remarkable –&nbsp;and why you should use both …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The two ways your product can be remarkable –&nbsp;and why you should use both …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/two-kinds-of-remarkable]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e161bf37-f9a7-403b-b18d-87460908a7be</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d4b715f8-8a2c-4fb4-b4eb-46fa1823af1b/2-kinds-of-remarkable.mp3" length="4486699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>108</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What to do when people don’t get your message</title><itunes:title>What to do when people don’t get your message</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why adding more detail is not always the best idea when people don’t get your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why adding more detail is not always the best idea when people don’t get your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-to-do-when-people-dont-get-your-message]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">50600933-e571-4b9b-9ff4-3c71bd4303ec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4d68c2c5-3896-4ba9-8078-97b6e8dc3e34/what-to-do-when-people-dont-get-our-message.mp3" length="4220041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>107</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Opinionated leadership</title><itunes:title>Opinionated leadership</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A common misunderstanding about strong leadership …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A common misunderstanding about strong leadership …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/opinionated-leadership]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d30fad6c-31ec-40dd-94d4-6e12c178d174</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a4aefb8b-ab7c-4b0f-8974-37830a12e47f/opinionated-leadership.mp3" length="5247385" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>106</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why people feel uncomfortable with their story</title><itunes:title>Why people feel uncomfortable with their story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What to do when you feel uncomfortable telling your story …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What to do when you feel uncomfortable telling your story …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/why-people-feel-uncomfortable-with-their-story]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">88f5b52c-99ee-40a3-94c0-7699ec6d812e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cb8b3ab5-3d14-4eb5-a77c-6f30f030f090/why-people-feel-uncomfortable-with-their-story.mp3" length="4677288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>105</podcast:episode></item><item><title>So you want to shine</title><itunes:title>So you want to shine</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why you shouldn’t explain the brilliance of your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why you shouldn’t explain the brilliance of your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/so-you-want-to-shine]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">43c37fe0-7809-433f-9d01-bf949c9282bb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fc475738-1742-45c9-8f70-a48720b25aa3/so-you-want-to-shine.mp3" length="5057631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>104</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Two kinds of suspense</title><itunes:title>Two kinds of suspense</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why holding information back is not a good tool to create suspense …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why holding information back is not a good tool to create suspense …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/two-kinds-of-suspense]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4a1657e8-a2fa-4951-aae2-f5020cab6486</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dbc5cedc-6bc9-41c1-8287-d18ac7723c88/2-kinds-of-suspense.mp3" length="5295032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>103</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Empowerment</title><itunes:title>Empowerment</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with how leaders use the term “empowerment”? </p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s wrong with how leaders use the term “empowerment”? </p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/empowerment]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7be18fc1-5783-46fa-83ad-a627ab0c6b11</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b5e683f5-9801-4d18-9f61-4ba761d9a0c8/empowerment.mp3" length="4439052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>102</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Play fast, but practice slowly</title><itunes:title>Play fast, but practice slowly</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An invaluable lesson from my teenage years … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An invaluable lesson from my teenage years … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/play-fast-but-practice-slowly]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f0bb1c7d-0410-4239-8707-0a90d0502352</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c44332c-6d11-4929-bfdf-593699572718/play-fast-but-practice-slowly.mp3" length="4106356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>101</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Enough is not enough</title><itunes:title>Enough is not enough</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 100th episode is just the beginning and explores why we need your products … </p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 100th episode is just the beginning and explores why we need your products … </p><p>Ask me anything and get featured on the podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/enough-is-not-enough]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5730d23b-4340-4549-90e4-a26bae246bb2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/86b4b3a4-d8f7-4cc9-a5d0-1fab91532a30/enough-is-not-enough.mp3" length="3393318" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>100</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Embracing weaknesses</title><itunes:title>Embracing weaknesses</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re used to hiding our weaknesses, but embracing them might be a better strategy …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re used to hiding our weaknesses, but embracing them might be a better strategy …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/embracing-weaknesses]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5737df39-a8c1-46df-bec3-729bb954b74d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5fe20e7e-2693-4a56-a4dc-2653fdc7daa0/embracing-weaknesses.mp3" length="5916119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>99</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The gift of speaking (X-mas episode)</title><itunes:title>The gift of speaking (X-mas episode)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s called “giving a speech” but do you actually give it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s called “giving a speech” but do you actually give it? </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-gift-of-speaking-x-mas-episode]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">34dc80ce-c27c-4715-92f4-7f3e941868be</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/600d3de5-4213-42a1-9dcd-9bc0bceba4dd/the-gift-of-speaking.mp3" length="4629641" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>98</podcast:episode></item><item><title>In the middle of the night</title><itunes:title>In the middle of the night</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In loving memory of my father</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In loving memory of my father</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/in-the-middle-of-the-night]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1cd21b76-ffe6-4390-8e63-67926f19c4a6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7d48410d-b8d9-49f4-a748-1761e8a9d75e/in-the-middle-of-the-night.mp3" length="5437974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>97</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What are presentations for?</title><itunes:title>What are presentations for?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two common ways in which approaching a presentation goes wrong … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two common ways in which approaching a presentation goes wrong … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-are-presentations-for]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">02009757-d033-4307-8a90-f2b37a5ce0f7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/67831749-9dd3-4291-a64a-60f8d44debf8/what-are-presentations-for.mp3" length="4867042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>96</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why you shouldn’t use busy slides</title><itunes:title>Why you shouldn’t use busy slides</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A simple experiment demonstrates the absurdity of using bullet-overloaded slides … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A simple experiment demonstrates the absurdity of using bullet-overloaded slides … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/why-you-shouldnt-use-busy-slides]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6523d84e-7b6b-4e8a-9991-5124c3157e2a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/419bc695-c7c2-4aad-bbe3-66701b91bf10/why-you-shouldnt-use-busy-slides.mp3" length="5867636" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>95</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What customers want</title><itunes:title>What customers want</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A crucial difference between selfish marketers and marketers who care for their cause … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A crucial difference between selfish marketers and marketers who care for their cause … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-customers-want]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9b1f8e6b-af69-4dcd-890c-3b0d203b3a8d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2a424ab3-739a-42da-bade-0fe077c7e7cd/what-customers-want-and-need.mp3" length="5437974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>94</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Happily undistracted</title><itunes:title>Happily undistracted</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What Donald Knuth did to become a happy man&nbsp;–&nbsp;and why he did it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What Donald Knuth did to become a happy man&nbsp;–&nbsp;and why he did it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-happy-man-diving-deep]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a9dd0176-9a43-4ef7-adde-8ad5de1cdff4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8b4ef76e-1569-44a2-93c2-341761c1f778/about-a-happy-man.mp3" length="4581994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>93</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Wouldn’t it be great</title><itunes:title>Wouldn’t it be great</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The simple question that is the seed of great products and helps us to spark enthusiasm for these products … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The simple question that is the seed of great products and helps us to spark enthusiasm for these products … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/wouldnt-it-be-great]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e8120f6-570e-43dc-9917-37f8c2cafdd9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4f997b4b-d4c6-4763-95e0-cb293849b3f0/wouldnt-it-be-great.mp3" length="4962336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>92</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Great communicators make you feel smarter</title><itunes:title>Great communicators make you feel smarter</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so important to step off the hero’s podium as a communicator …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so important to step off the hero’s podium as a communicator …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/great-communicators-make-you-feel-smarter]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35b58f-43c1-4d46-b4e0-3cbe35c04b68</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2a49ab7-e574-43ca-b98a-ac0393d72a48/great-communicators-make-you-feel-smarter.mp3" length="4152331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>91</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Using more natural language</title><itunes:title>Using more natural language</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A common cause for stiff and boring marketing language + and easy fix … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A common cause for stiff and boring marketing language + and easy fix … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/using-more-natural-language]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf0f7bc7-047a-48d4-825b-72e000d0adfd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5653b3f2-2115-43bf-b824-97a6c69e199a/using-more-natural-language.mp3" length="4580322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>90</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Complexity sells better</title><itunes:title>Complexity sells better</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why complexity is deceptive and how it can lead us on the wrong track …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why complexity is deceptive and how it can lead us on the wrong track …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/complexity-sells-better]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c4a59e44-913a-4231-9f24-433d6a5ba234</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c4cf692-83ae-4c6d-bfb0-7385d92e4178/complexity-sells-better.mp3" length="4675616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>89</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The role of special effects</title><itunes:title>The role of special effects</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why movies are more interesting than presentations (and why not) … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why movies are more interesting than presentations (and why not) … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-role-of-special-effects]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0f00a56c-c049-4ae3-93ed-c9f70eb0c397</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4efee991-689f-4be7-9e4d-0762631199eb/the-role-of-special-effects.mp3" length="5391163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>88</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What do you hear when you listen?</title><itunes:title>What do you hear when you listen?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A very common cause for misunderstanding and what to do about it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A very common cause for misunderstanding and what to do about it … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-do-you-hear-when-you-listen]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c2bcfb4e-9df6-4d33-b931-f91f5c47abe8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c3aab920-c030-4414-bcfc-149e1763bc10/hearing-what-we-say.mp3" length="4485027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>87</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Hoping that something sticks</title><itunes:title>Hoping that something sticks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why hope is not a good guiding principle in communication …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why hope is not a good guiding principle in communication …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/hoping-that-something-sticks]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b440aac0-4f87-4f51-ba35-4afb9d28ac5d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5eedee00-8f2c-4d82-819c-f25d573a42c2/hoping-that-something-sticks.mp3" length="4723264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>86</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Living a life worth telling</title><itunes:title>Living a life worth telling</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What great storytellers do differently … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What great storytellers do differently … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Ask me anything at https://michaelgerharz.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/living-a-life-worth-telling]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3e02d450-03db-4c81-bac4-bad925b8d342</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9908cb33-dd15-4bb3-94db-39f2cd207317/living-a-life-worth-telling.mp3" length="4817723" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>85</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What to do when you can’t nail your message</title><itunes:title>What to do when you can’t nail your message</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A simple method to get closer to really nailing your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A simple method to get closer to really nailing your message …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/what-to-do-when-you-cant-nail-your-message]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b15e3324-6bda-43c8-a2a2-f890f276be30</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c80068ed-7f48-4717-bd4f-3a781babf4e6/what-to-do-when-you-cant-nail-your-message.mp3" length="4486699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>84</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Brilliant time wasters</title><itunes:title>Brilliant time wasters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so important to enforce clarity in your team’s communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s so important to enforce clarity in your team’s communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/brilliant-time-wasters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6e1429f2-615c-400d-8a42-e64174a34b02</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/67ca9ae6-bc0b-42b0-b653-1a9ddd83eaa1/brilliant-time-waster.mp3" length="4296945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>83</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The decision to focus</title><itunes:title>The decision to focus</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you find the decision to focus hard, you’re not alone. Here’s a crucial aspect to keep in mind about that decision … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you find the decision to focus hard, you’re not alone. Here’s a crucial aspect to keep in mind about that decision … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-decision-to-focus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9034d24c-7653-41e4-8c48-1cbb7851d3fa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b09f3d19-3174-4fd6-a809-520b2ec9d3cb/the-decision-to-focus.mp3" length="4439052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>82</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Let’s assume your marketing works …</title><itunes:title>Let’s assume your marketing works …</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thinking about a crucial aspect of successful marketing … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thinking about a crucial aspect of successful marketing … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/lets-assume-your-marketing-works-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1583f5ea-4134-46df-83b8-a1117b12cb72</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c76fbbc8-559c-4848-829f-345987d74504/lets-assume-your-marketing-works.mp3" length="4395584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>81</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Good and bad is still alive in marketing</title><itunes:title>Good and bad is still alive in marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from modern TV shows for our marketing … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from modern TV shows for our marketing … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/good-and-bad-is-still-alive-in-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ae5544d3-812f-46db-b832-a542a3017c45</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/94c5ea72-88af-4c86-bdfd-8b3983097b49/good-and-bad-in-marketing.mp3" length="5770670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>80</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Don’t get killed!</title><itunes:title>Don’t get killed!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it pays to go looking for the underlying principles … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it pays to go looking for the underlying principles … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/dont-get-killed]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">70f0c3a5-a0b4-4aae-b437-9545f7f7c4b8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/66a01d29-3470-4102-935d-df1d85181c0d/dont-get-killed.mp3" length="4914689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>79</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Cute and clever is a trap</title><itunes:title>Cute and clever is a trap</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why cute and clever might not be what you’re actually looking for in your communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why cute and clever might not be what you’re actually looking for in your communication … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/cute-and-clever-is-a-trap]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fad7d2ce-7d80-49ba-b1bb-a1a0870787b7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9a66a5ec-53e6-4754-abf6-119f9c5b8fe8/cute-and-clever-is-a-trap.mp3" length="5342679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>78</podcast:episode></item><item><title>If time runs out …</title><itunes:title>If time runs out …</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If time runs out, we tend to prioritise the wrong things … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If time runs out, we tend to prioritise the wrong things … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeaderLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/if-time-runs-out-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e3ea45d-9731-4d0b-8d86-4aeff18f3aa3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3b7ade08-4026-4e5d-80ac-3c95be40245e/if-time-runs-out.mp3" length="5390327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>77</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to not crush your team</title><itunes:title>How to not crush your team</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about a common mistake that many leaders who push hard do sooner or later … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about a common mistake that many leaders who push hard do sooner or later … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-not-crush-your-team]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">edb67adb-7328-4e55-b8c8-02b5fe4fdb31</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8bfe2abf-6f19-4a7f-8c07-6c96d5c53695/am-i-still-good-enough.mp3" length="6008906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>76</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A respectful approach to marketing</title><itunes:title>A respectful approach to marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most marketing is geared towards changing what people do. I think there’s a better way … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most marketing is geared towards changing what people do. I think there’s a better way … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-respectful-approach-to-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">631a731c-ad48-45a5-b932-a7f94c6d844e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0e36ab58-1778-4f54-8da9-149d65300117/a-respectful-approach-to-marketing.mp3" length="4296945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>75</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Clarity is the leader’s job</title><itunes:title>Clarity is the leader’s job</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity is a genuine responsibility of a leader …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why clarity is a genuine responsibility of a leader …&nbsp;</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/clarity-is-the-leaders-job]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">07fffa1e-ed5c-4605-9308-9fd3c3109579</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d6eb6a79-eda9-4ada-a214-7f17ac793718/clarity-is-the-leaders-job.mp3" length="4581994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>74</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Speaking with confidence</title><itunes:title>Speaking with confidence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>About an important condition to make you speak with confidence … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About an important condition to make you speak with confidence … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/speaking-with-confidence]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b2f1acd-1ae8-4f64-8886-005113581f1d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1da27d45-d78e-4f89-8465-55ee2f99175b/speaking-with-confidence.mp3" length="5437974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>73</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why messages spread?</title><itunes:title>Why messages spread?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes we need to make a tough decision to help our messages spread. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes we need to make a tough decision to help our messages spread. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/why-messages-spread]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">059b3389-6825-4ff9-ac9b-c49e2df2ad98</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33a0a2a8-a210-45bc-92ea-d36258ea66a0/why-a-message-spreads.mp3" length="5437974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>72</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Super prepared but headed for failure</title><itunes:title>Super prepared but headed for failure</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How lack of focus hurts your impacts … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How lack of focus hurts your impacts … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/super-prepared-but-headed-for-failure]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">78e22b59-602f-4a2f-b872-974df4bca40d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5d8e708a-aa41-4837-b38c-ceec8e413b85/being-super-prepared.mp3" length="5835871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>71</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to become more quick-witted</title><itunes:title>How to become more quick-witted</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There’s really only one way to become more quick-witted (if that’s what you’re up to…) </p><p>Ask me anything about the Leaders Light the Path approach at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s really only one way to become more quick-witted (if that’s what you’re up to…) </p><p>Ask me anything about the Leaders Light the Path approach at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-become-more-quick-witted]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">767b2634-580f-4b24-8db2-1f9b07bc970c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e73f5c09-85c5-4de7-b8b3-504b16271fcf/quick-wittedness.mp3" length="5818317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>70</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Keeping your audience hooked?</title><itunes:title>Keeping your audience hooked?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How you can make use of our love for figuring things out to hook us up … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How you can make use of our love for figuring things out to hook us up … </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/keeping-your-audience-hooked]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d9c6a92b-09d3-4787-84f8-1e5f4518416d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d86f20ec-268b-4290-a5c4-a3439b8fea49/keeping-your-audience-hooked.mp3" length="5627728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>69</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Communicating risk</title><itunes:title>Communicating risk</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s not a good idea to hide the risks in a project pitch. </p><p>Ask me anything about the “Leaders Light the Path” approach at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s not a good idea to hide the risks in a project pitch. </p><p>Ask me anything about the “Leaders Light the Path” approach at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/qa</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/communicating-risk]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4de4911d-ec97-44ec-af43-b5db3ecc2259</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c6f2b3cd-a630-40da-b48d-731cf32acb61/communicating-risk.mp3" length="4771747" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>68</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A better approach to “about us” pages</title><itunes:title>A better approach to “about us” pages</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s often the most boring part of a website, the “about us” page. Here’s how to change that. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s often the most boring part of a website, the “about us” page. Here’s how to change that. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-better-approach-to-about-us-pages]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc662197-8a18-4e84-8ddd-5290cf85d605</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/74b15562-0c2f-4459-920e-d8c5384669a8/about-us.mp3" length="5807450" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>67</podcast:episode></item><item><title>I’m hooked. Now what?</title><itunes:title>I’m hooked. Now what?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Surprisingly often, this simple question is a lot harder to answer than it should be. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surprisingly often, this simple question is a lot harder to answer than it should be. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/im-hooked-now-what]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0b6c14ec-5728-44e4-af73-fa64c72f96e3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bc038c9e-b11c-44c0-9936-5310ef88e8b3/making-it-obivous-where-to-go-next.mp3" length="5390327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>66</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A different perspective on price</title><itunes:title>A different perspective on price</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why you shouldn’t treat price as an afterthought. </p><p>Learn about my new masterclass at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why you shouldn’t treat price as an afterthought. </p><p>Learn about my new masterclass at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-different-perspective-on-price]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f6c3e4b-70d1-457b-b5f5-54340225dc66</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/35cce250-abb5-4db9-8f21-f0f5744863aa/a-different-perspective-on-price.mp3" length="4201651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>65</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Saying what we mean</title><itunes:title>Saying what we mean</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from computer science about saying what we mean. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from computer science about saying what we mean. </p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/saying-what-we-mean]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e2898ebb-4ce6-4388-a1ad-bce2ffd02d4e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cb960e5e-ab7a-4176-9631-939046cf4101/saying-what-we-mean.mp3" length="4154003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>64</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Faking authenticity</title><itunes:title>Faking authenticity</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why authenticity starts with the story you tell. </p><p>Learn about my new masterclass: https://LeadersLightThePath.com/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why authenticity starts with the story you tell. </p><p>Learn about my new masterclass: https://LeadersLightThePath.com/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/faking-authenticity]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ffc450ac-3b71-4a5f-99e3-1973afa98e4b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0e09e14e-5a34-4247-8242-d6d0155beec4/faking-authenticity.mp3" length="5533269" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>63</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Does complexity sell better?</title><itunes:title>Does complexity sell better?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about the deceptive nature of complexity and what it teaches us about sophistication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thoughts about the deceptive nature of complexity and what it teaches us about sophistication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/does-complexity-sell-better]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">086958ed-f55c-4f6b-a502-c96608a9257d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/60a3c79a-1104-4f03-94b1-a7eb6ac40b25/complexit-sells-better.mp3" length="4296945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>62</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Any given day</title><itunes:title>Any given day</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Any given day we have a million choices about how to spend the day. But of all the things we could, what’s the thing we should do?</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Any given day we have a million choices about how to spend the day. But of all the things we could, what’s the thing we should do?</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/any-given-day]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c846db6e-9c40-4a81-938a-44358c099050</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c996261-1e3f-4b00-bb26-ae021d000a92/any-given-day.mp3" length="5199737" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>61</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Showing up as a human</title><itunes:title>Showing up as a human</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Companies speak to target groups. Humans do not. And this makes all the difference between communication that builds a connection and one that doesn’t …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies speak to target groups. Humans do not. And this makes all the difference between communication that builds a connection and one that doesn’t …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/showing-up-as-a-human]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">132b630f-0fc7-4dd8-bc48-dbcffe06ab96</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80cf9aaa-f489-4b8a-8075-241a74a6b335/showing-up-as-a-human.mp3" length="4534346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>60</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A third kind of marketing</title><itunes:title>A third kind of marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>First, we had push marketing, then came pull marketing. We need to go beyond both …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First, we had push marketing, then came pull marketing. We need to go beyond both …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-third-kind-of-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b9a9e2ed-f75f-4d46-90cc-f935b185a7d5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0a9a7d2f-7a33-4ce8-86a5-8af0c1fe8f45/a-third-kind-of-marketing.mp3" length="5342679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>59</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Wow vs. Aha</title><itunes:title>Wow vs. Aha</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What really matters in your communication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What really matters in your communication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/wow-vs-aha]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a8997609-d744-4abf-863b-25f89a3e1e11</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d37c6198-5cf5-455d-9591-027c8dd44686/wow-vs-aha.mp3" length="4106356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The purpose of fear</title><itunes:title>The purpose of fear</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How we can use fear as a guide.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How we can use fear as a guide.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-purpose-of-fear]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8864fe25-2757-445c-a849-7c220972b37e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7e356d12-1fe8-4218-8630-11fa185909e3/the-purpose-of-fear.mp3" length="3726013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Speakers of Destruction</title><itunes:title>Speakers of Destruction</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The real difference between great and bad speakers.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The real difference between great and bad speakers.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/speakers-of-destruction]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a7f7e3e0-d66f-4360-b4c6-75de8b877741</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/544f4170-1d1b-4297-8401-de226ead5e32/from-bad-to-good-to-great-speakers.mp3" length="5390327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>56</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The best presentation award</title><itunes:title>The best presentation award</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why a best presentation award doesn’t make sense …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why a best presentation award doesn’t make sense …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-best-presentation-award]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b24ad25e-34e1-4992-b05e-a8cb2f2c35d4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6670e5be-c198-4de5-8795-cdeaa5239809/best-presentation-award.mp3" length="4251806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode></item><item><title>It’s still story first</title><itunes:title>It’s still story first</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What has changed by the shift to online communication?</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What has changed by the shift to online communication?</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/its-still-story-first]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84e5bb81-8202-4ee9-bdca-ce007b5243e3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e956541f-f788-4a0c-af83-dd9999ec844c/its-still-story-first.mp3" length="4962336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Blind to your own brilliance</title><itunes:title>Blind to your own brilliance</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A major difference in the way startups and established companies speak about their products.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A major difference in the way startups and established companies speak about their products.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/blind-to-your-own-brilliance]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6120c5a3-395b-4f30-92bd-f1b0487f16f1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/760fb3b0-7f0e-44d1-9034-c715efe67bfc/blind-to-your-own-brilliance.mp3" length="5342679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Servant Speaker</title><itunes:title>The Servant Speaker</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A more human approach to speaking.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A more human approach to speaking.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-servant-speaker]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2fe1ee95-4e98-43f4-947d-8b6101f2914a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/674b3563-dd8d-434c-8eae-afb7c27ed228/the-servant-speaker.mp3" length="5105279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Conquer the fear of public speaking</title><itunes:title>Conquer the fear of public speaking</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Some simple, yet powerful tips on how to deal with stage fright.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some simple, yet powerful tips on how to deal with stage fright.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/conquer-the-fear-of-public-speaking]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c78fe0b-22e5-468e-bedf-26e2b97f0703</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/931f76b0-4b3a-4a06-97b6-2cfef63b4154/conquer-the-fear-of-public-speaking.mp3" length="4914689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The biggest stage you’ve ever been on</title><itunes:title>The biggest stage you’ve ever been on</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why the biggest stage you’ve ever been on might be closer than you think.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why the biggest stage you’ve ever been on might be closer than you think.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-biggest-stage-youve-ever-been-on]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">19301a11-3669-482d-85c5-3c36711f46c7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8e658af7-a383-4c54-b0fd-031f70d63c70/the-big-stage-is-in-your-living-room.mp3" length="4201651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Keeping the best for last</title><itunes:title>Keeping the best for last</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why this common advice might not be the best advice …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why this common advice might not be the best advice …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/keeping-the-best-for-last]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3e65d3f9-5afe-4123-876a-1b6875bed5ba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1cbe30d3-dfc6-4bb8-bf92-9650aa86eb72/keeping-the-best-for-last.mp3" length="4629641" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>49</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The evolution of leadership</title><itunes:title>The evolution of leadership</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today, leadership is more and more based on trust and inspiration.&nbsp;But that wasn’t always the case …</p><p>My masterclass on the art of communicating will launch this fall. Get notified here: https://LeadersLightThePath/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, leadership is more and more based on trust and inspiration.&nbsp;But that wasn’t always the case …</p><p>My masterclass on the art of communicating will launch this fall. Get notified here: https://LeadersLightThePath/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-evolution-of-leadership]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9dd74343-32be-48dc-9412-ed43f254db69</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fc417aef-188a-4371-ba88-beae5e672edd/carrots-and-sticks.mp3" length="4201651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fixing our audience</title><itunes:title>Fixing our audience</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It can be super frustrating when we put so much effort into building our product and crafting our story and then some of our customers still don’t get it. What can we do about that?</p><p>My masterclass on the art of communicating will launch this fall. Get notified here: https://LeadersLightThePath/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It can be super frustrating when we put so much effort into building our product and crafting our story and then some of our customers still don’t get it. What can we do about that?</p><p>My masterclass on the art of communicating will launch this fall. Get notified here: https://LeadersLightThePath/masterclass</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/fixing-our-audience]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9d23338e-89e4-4a63-8e84-684c43e90d38</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4ac7d4b-6d8f-40f6-a2df-15d61f859b7d/fixing-our-customers.mp3" length="4154003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>47</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The forbidden Star Wars opening</title><itunes:title>The forbidden Star Wars opening</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why George Lucas had to pay a $250.000 fine for the opening that he chose for Star Wars.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why George Lucas had to pay a $250.000 fine for the opening that he chose for Star Wars.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-forbidden-star-wars-opening]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b78d21ab-98d7-4c38-8891-24c7e76fa929</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4ad4f895-d85c-422f-be2b-68bb143471df/star-wars.mp3" length="4343757" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>46</podcast:episode></item><item><title>When Howard Schultz ran a meeting</title><itunes:title>When Howard Schultz ran a meeting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two unusual seats were reserved in any important meeting at Starbucks for people who don’t have a seat in most companies.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two unusual seats were reserved in any important meeting at Starbucks for people who don’t have a seat in most companies.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/when-howard-schultz-ran-a-meeting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">25fb3f30-d892-4bdd-a59a-a1c1e3d02202</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/83c6d3d2-d15a-4096-8f0a-3bad05a85329/the-customers-seat.mp3" length="3963414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>45</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Managed dissatisfaction</title><itunes:title>Managed dissatisfaction</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The hefty downfall of a company that lost sight of their customer’s satisfaction.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hefty downfall of a company that lost sight of their customer’s satisfaction.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/managed-dissatisfaction]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">92c9cfd7-3557-4858-9492-cfa3653ef545</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/18bfe0a4-8838-49dc-9890-800d1a8184bb/managed-dissatisfaction.mp3" length="5199737" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Glued to your lips</title><itunes:title>Glued to your lips</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The key ingredient to creating tension and how to make best use of it in your communication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The key ingredient to creating tension and how to make best use of it in your communication.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/glued-to-your-lips]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a2c17283-579a-415f-bb5d-d7473631a2b6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9f9e988f-531c-4ed4-95b0-6f75f7d5af40/glued-to-your-lips.mp3" length="6151012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The trap of irony</title><itunes:title>The trap of irony</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>About the dangers of irony when used in overdose.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About the dangers of irony when used in overdose.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-trap-of-irony]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">878beeda-eb72-45e0-92d8-e5fad9b7f645</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b37005e6-e09e-4420-be84-fe65376eee50/ironoia.mp3" length="5105279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The broken promise of attention</title><itunes:title>The broken promise of attention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Getting attention is quite easy. The real question is what do you do once you have the attention.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting attention is quite easy. The real question is what do you do once you have the attention.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-broken-promise-of-attention]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc2c1471-758d-4044-ab2c-62fb36f88ac6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a4b25b4d-1501-4275-b685-daf9f50b8588/the-broken-promise-of-social-media.mp3" length="4962336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Getting your audience to pay attention</title><itunes:title>Getting your audience to pay attention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Many presentations are doomed from the very first sentence. How to make sure that yours isn’t …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many presentations are doomed from the very first sentence. How to make sure that yours isn’t …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/getting-your-audience-to-pay-attention]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">044c1a42-4c97-4a1b-8504-171658a9b06b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33c933e3-dbe9-4a9a-9c72-97b1fa414e64/break-your-audiences-habit.mp3" length="5627728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A gift for your audience</title><itunes:title>A gift for your audience</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s called “giving a speech” but do you actually give it? Thoughts on a profound shift in the expectations we put into a speech.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s called “giving a speech” but do you actually give it? Thoughts on a profound shift in the expectations we put into a speech.</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-gift-for-your-audience]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8a1b07f1-cfd9-4429-a4fd-164a79b9ddaa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7fd4793a-42e2-41b9-a788-467f4e66e828/a-gift-for-your-audience.mp3" length="4677288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode></item><item><title>It’s pronounced creativity but it’s spelled differently</title><itunes:title>It’s pronounced creativity but it’s spelled differently</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>About an easily overlooked aspect of creativity and an approach that leads to more creative results.</p><p>More thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About an easily overlooked aspect of creativity and an approach that leads to more creative results.</p><p>More thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/its-pronounced-creativity-but-its-spelled-differently]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6bde324-8df9-4fac-866f-057764e5dd45</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4dbd81b3-4b3e-45b3-9b44-65f36a1dec77/its-pronounced-creativity.mp3" length="4581994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What’s important to know about your product?</title><itunes:title>What’s important to know about your product?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A more useful approach to identifying the most important information about our product or service&nbsp;…</p><p>More thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A more useful approach to identifying the most important information about our product or service&nbsp;…</p><p>More thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whats-important-to-know-about-your-product]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff012eb4-a547-4b54-93ab-360158e9f8a5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/308e031b-350c-4278-848a-05b0808c774a/the-top-5-most-important-things-about-your-product.mp3" length="4867042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The joy of figuring things out</title><itunes:title>The joy of figuring things out</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the worst thing that you can do in your communication when you’re speaking to smart people …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the worst thing that you can do in your communication when you’re speaking to smart people …</p><p>Read more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-joy-of-figuring-things-out]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a8914805-a8c6-4845-9cdc-06ca646d680b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dd105505-2934-413b-8c33-b94aecb5f616/the-joy-of-figuring-things-out.mp3" length="3868955" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to do your best on stage</title><itunes:title>How to do your best on stage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to stop worrying about yourself and start caring for your audience …</p><p>Get more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why it’s important to stop worrying about yourself and start caring for your audience …</p><p>Get more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-do-your-best-on-stage]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6ba4b33-7a0e-4598-a1f4-3b4dd59d69e3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0d661506-5261-403a-8698-cc667b699538/doing-your-best-on-stage.mp3" length="6107545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Born to pitch</title><itunes:title>Born to pitch</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why most of us are natural born pitchers and what we forget about pitching when we grow up …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why most of us are natural born pitchers and what we forget about pitching when we grow up …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/born-to-pitch]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7faa2844-bcc4-4bff-9344-a41c0460b430</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2b6f9c2-773d-4064-99c5-8f261151f978/natural-born-pitchers.mp3" length="5057631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fancy is overrated</title><itunes:title>Fancy is overrated</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A lot of effort is wasted by trying to make things sound good when there’s a much more powerful way …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of effort is wasted by trying to make things sound good when there’s a much more powerful way …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/fancy-is-overrated]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84b1e874-6d04-4e5e-9fe7-157ab9132ee0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb322464-febc-4de7-90e0-70b777ec3036/fancy-is-overrated.mp3" length="4296945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The real purpose of preparation</title><itunes:title>The real purpose of preparation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It might be that it’s different from what you thought it was …</p><p>Find more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It might be that it’s different from what you thought it was …</p><p>Find more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-real-purpose-of-preparation]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f207657-79fc-490d-89ef-873c26a64226</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c16cf762-e85a-4eb8-ab3a-10afe213bd61/the-purpose-of-preparation.mp3" length="4058709" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The only feedback that matters</title><itunes:title>The only feedback that matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jerry Seinfeld takes feedback only from one source. You should, too.</p><p>Find more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jerry Seinfeld takes feedback only from one source. You should, too.</p><p>Find more thoughts on the art of communicating week-daily at https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-only-feedback-that-matters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc86a1ce-73ed-44c7-b915-d81d178c5a61</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/89c4913d-29f8-4cf6-9f1a-d9333025d3af/seinfeld-on-feedback.mp3" length="4486699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Eliminating boring presentations</title><itunes:title>Eliminating boring presentations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you dare to actually do something about boring meetings and presentations?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you dare to actually do something about boring meetings and presentations?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/eliminating-boring-presentations]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">963f0852-4b40-4496-b330-ca096ee4ca29</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e0201f72-838f-472f-9c00-894fd588fa70/boredom-buzzer.mp3" length="5627728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What’s behind the facts?</title><itunes:title>What’s behind the facts?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most questions that are worth investing the time to prepare a presentation for don’t have an easy yes-or-no answer&nbsp;…</p><p>Find weekdaily thoughts on the art of communicating in the blog: https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most questions that are worth investing the time to prepare a presentation for don’t have an easy yes-or-no answer&nbsp;…</p><p>Find weekdaily thoughts on the art of communicating in the blog: https://LeadersLightThePath.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/whats-behind-the-facts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b1f7db24-4234-49e5-aa0a-59a3d11695f3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/961259b2-7231-405a-9506-9e0d92e45c13/hiding-behind-facts.mp3" length="4540198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Interview: The principles of organisational excellence (Kathy Letendre)</title><itunes:title>Interview: The principles of organisational excellence (Kathy Letendre)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kathy Letendre is an organisational excellence advisor. By tapping into her own experience as a healthcare executive, she creates transformational experiences for her clients and catapults them to unprecedented levels of organisational excellence.</p><p>She’s a passionate agent of change which was crucial for a bold move in 2020, when she decided to donate massive amounts of her time to enable healthcare organisations to make the leap from in-person to telehealth care. There’s only a handful of people I know who are as passionate, competent, and at the same time generous as Kathy is.</p><p>Read the full transcript and watch video snippets at https://michaelgerharz.com/the-principles-of-organisational-excellence</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kathy Letendre is an organisational excellence advisor. By tapping into her own experience as a healthcare executive, she creates transformational experiences for her clients and catapults them to unprecedented levels of organisational excellence.</p><p>She’s a passionate agent of change which was crucial for a bold move in 2020, when she decided to donate massive amounts of her time to enable healthcare organisations to make the leap from in-person to telehealth care. There’s only a handful of people I know who are as passionate, competent, and at the same time generous as Kathy is.</p><p>Read the full transcript and watch video snippets at https://michaelgerharz.com/the-principles-of-organisational-excellence</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/interview-the-principles-of-organisational-excellence-kathy-letendre]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bac13181-24a5-483f-b8d5-0c10ac32f9b7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dc5b561a-faf4-4844-bf41-665059516bc6/interview-kathy-letendre.mp3" length="65356605" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A new perspective</title><itunes:title>A new perspective</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A fear that I often encounter among speakers is that their audience might “know this already”. Yet, there’s a different angle to that …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A fear that I often encounter among speakers is that their audience might “know this already”. Yet, there’s a different angle to that …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-new-perspective]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b0cc8cd7-e475-452d-b207-660ca25e0edb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/74005d6e-4aa3-46bb-ba7c-941c15f99274/a-new-perspective.mp3" length="4391404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Leaders who struggle in front of a crowd</title><itunes:title>Leaders who struggle in front of a crowd</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why is it that some leaders who are brilliant, passionate communicators in 1:1 settings become stiff and monotonous when speaking to audiences?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why is it that some leaders who are brilliant, passionate communicators in 1:1 settings become stiff and monotonous when speaking to audiences?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/leaders-who-struggle-in-front-of-a-crowd]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b2aa60b3-59cd-4179-b9bb-e7f09874cc01</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cad1dfee-84fd-4810-9fb5-cffdbd353216/in-front-of-a-crowd.mp3" length="6151012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The most overlooked reason why pitches succeed</title><itunes:title>The most overlooked reason why pitches succeed</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If your competition won and you didn’t, it’s easy to assume that they were “better salesmen” …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If your competition won and you didn’t, it’s easy to assume that they were “better salesmen” …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-most-overlooked-reason-why-pitches-succeed]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8116d4ba-1a6d-4b3e-9c1e-a4c6ff9be0d3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/10b34636-3e60-44b7-be28-16f2aaebb224/the-most-overlooked-reason-to-win-a-pitch.mp3" length="4581994" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why so many mission statements fail</title><itunes:title>Why so many mission statements fail</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>How many of your team members are able to say in a few simple words why they do what they do?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many of your team members are able to say in a few simple words why they do what they do?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/why-so-many-mission-statements-fail]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf3807e9-14cb-487c-bc25-7d63e4f23b32</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3d1fb50a-5fc1-4e87-bac6-09f9488be969/this-is-where-we-go.mp3" length="4677288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The right way to tell your story</title><itunes:title>The right way to tell your story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A tale about two shops using two very different ways to tell their story …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A tale about two shops using two very different ways to tell their story …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-right-way-to-tell-your-story]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c31f9b0-537c-4b79-b5c8-f8dd4ef17033</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e0ab8d7c-22f9-46d6-9a43-35d43091ac92/3-decades-of-business.mp3" length="5295032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A precious gift</title><itunes:title>A precious gift</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What leaders who light the path do differently from the traditional approach of the selfish speaker …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What leaders who light the path do differently from the traditional approach of the selfish speaker …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-precious-gift]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8534c170-8408-412d-acfa-5337d8463f99</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3294092b-5d88-4d87-a146-ac9caf929fa6/a-precious-gift.mp3" length="4534346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A Hitchhiker’s perspective on questions and answers</title><itunes:title>A Hitchhiker’s perspective on questions and answers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When when everyone seems to have answers to almost anything, it’s a good habit to start looking at the questions</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When when everyone seems to have answers to almost anything, it’s a good habit to start looking at the questions</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/a-hitchhikers-perspective-on-questions-and-answers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cb67c1-d86e-4337-9d66-92fd622927cb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/44c9a0c3-952d-42eb-ae9c-5cfc077ba808/hitchhikers-questions.mp3" length="6103365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Interview: Unleashing the potential of leaders and their teams (Annette Liebau/Allianz)</title><itunes:title>Interview: Unleashing the potential of leaders and their teams (Annette Liebau/Allianz)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A special episode with Annette Liebau, Global Head of Leadership Academy at Allianz. The company has created and launched a program to upskill 18,600 leaders across the globe from the smallest of teams to the C-suite.</p><p>In this interview Annette Liebau allows us a peek into what the program does, why it’s important and how leadership at Allianz has evolved to live up to the requirements of a modern work culture that spans the globe.</p><p>Read the transcript and watch video snippets at: https://michaelgerharz.com/unleashing-the-potential-of-leaders-and-their-teams</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A special episode with Annette Liebau, Global Head of Leadership Academy at Allianz. The company has created and launched a program to upskill 18,600 leaders across the globe from the smallest of teams to the C-suite.</p><p>In this interview Annette Liebau allows us a peek into what the program does, why it’s important and how leadership at Allianz has evolved to live up to the requirements of a modern work culture that spans the globe.</p><p>Read the transcript and watch video snippets at: https://michaelgerharz.com/unleashing-the-potential-of-leaders-and-their-teams</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/interview-unleashing-the-potential-of-leaders-and-their-teams-annette-liebau-allianz]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce1ae229-69aa-40b7-8d1f-049f2f725f26</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9fd5a19-ba29-45db-baab-e4646610e7c8/leaders-light-the-path-interview-annette-liebau.mp3" length="71966211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to get seen and heard</title><itunes:title>How to get seen and heard</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why the default way that many marketers use to solver their visibility problem is not working …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating, published week-daily at <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why the default way that many marketers use to solver their visibility problem is not working …</p><p>Read more insights on the art of communicating, published week-daily at <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-get-seen-and-heard]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ffaceba0-b54f-44c2-8a3a-52406a78be55</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ff8faeb9-83ac-4baa-967b-c6c1518aa566/solving-your-visibility-problem.mp3" length="4867042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Audiences don’t care for quick answers</title><itunes:title>Audiences don’t care for quick answers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson on how to deal with tough questions …</p><p>Here’s Steve Jobs reaction to a personal attack: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqPrUmVz-o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqPrUmVz-o</a></p><p>Get even more thoughts on the art of communicating, published week-daily at <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important lesson on how to deal with tough questions …</p><p>Here’s Steve Jobs reaction to a personal attack: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqPrUmVz-o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqPrUmVz-o</a></p><p>Get even more thoughts on the art of communicating, published week-daily at <a href="https://michaelgerharz.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelgerharz.com/blog</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/audiences-dont-care-for-quick-answers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7dffe428-96d3-4b3d-9162-308eeb6f0a52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8ad192b0-7ea6-4161-b712-01547f3bb53a/audiences-dont-care-for-quick-answers.mp3" length="6483708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to get people moving</title><itunes:title>How to get people moving</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you force someone to go into a direction?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you force someone to go into a direction?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/how-to-get-people-moving]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c9832f50-0fef-44e8-a926-3a840f62fba9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/30c9d5c1-cdca-4587-9b83-a191f339a673/on-our-own.mp3" length="5020015" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Do you care enough?</title><itunes:title>Do you care enough?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What it means to actually care for something …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What it means to actually care for something …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/do-you-care-enough]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f5ff3a5-0a7f-478c-b2dc-3fab230a1b21</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0b036296-c550-4c72-8f48-a1f8a70dc319/either-you-care-or-you-dont.mp3" length="6436897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode></item><item><title>It’s a pure joy to be around these people</title><itunes:title>It’s a pure joy to be around these people</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What great salespeople but also great friends do differently …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What great salespeople but also great friends do differently …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/its-a-pure-joy-to-be-around-these-people]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">522cf8a4-ab0e-4361-9f84-882a6c2e3bfb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6867164c-02dd-4716-bba0-c04a4050ea8d/the-most-important-person-in-the-room.mp3" length="4444067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Meetings that make sense</title><itunes:title>Meetings that make sense</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do we actually meet in person?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do we actually meet in person?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/meetings-that-make-sense]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e9c99da9-b5d5-44cf-8044-f7f2834bac3c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2aa5d55-6ef4-40b2-9572-db840cc793e6/becoming-a-team.mp3" length="5057631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The limitless joy of tricking people into a deal</title><itunes:title>The limitless joy of tricking people into a deal</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Charlie Brown about sales techniques …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What we can learn from Charlie Brown about sales techniques …</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/the-limitless-joy-of-tricking-people-into-a-deal]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3d1a8373-0c5c-4f50-b4fa-238d46392fa2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2391d9cc-3650-4a55-a701-fe4d4d8d16e9/the-lucy-approach.mp3" length="5675375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>10 different versions of the same story</title><itunes:title>10 different versions of the same story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you tell a story to a group of people?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you tell a story to a group of people?</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>My new book is out now</strong></p><p>You’ve got a bold vision and a strategy to achieve it! But why does your company seem to be standing still? Why is the gap between what strategy promises and what it delivers so vast and disheartening? And what to do about it?

Find out in my new book “The PATH to Strategic Impact”: https://geni.us/the-path</p><p><a href="https://irresistible-communication.captivate.fm/the-path">New book</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast/10-different-versions-of-the-same-story]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">91dced24-aa8d-438e-88ad-f8fb0b2a84da</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d1c0b22-fa63-4465-8610-82ca7f41c3d6/9k4Xow6m9QP9OQDcWMmhoSV8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8bf94571-c43a-4c84-bbe3-5bf9732b3c1a/eyewitnesses.mp3" length="4867042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode></item></channel></rss>