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Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry: Why Presence Is a Leadership Advantage

  1. Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry: Why Presence Is a Leadership Advantage 31:58

Today, I’m joined by Brad Farris—leadership coach, consultant, and founder of Anchor Advisors. Brad works with business owners and executives to help them grow into new levels of leadership, especially in times of uncertainty and rapid change.

In this episode, Brad and I explore what it really means to lead and communicate effectively when you don’t have all the answers. We talk about the power of slowing down to speed up, why great communication starts with listening and presence, and how leaders can create Clarity and trust even in uncertain environments. Brad also shares practical strategies around managing your time, creating space to think, and showing up as your “best day self” more consistently.

This conversation is packed with actionable insights for leaders who want to communicate more effectively, make better decisions, and lead with greater impact.

Let’s dive in.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D’Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfarris/
► Learn more about Anchor Advisors: https://anchoradvisors.com/
► Free Business Growth Assessment: http://www.anchoradvisors.com/growth-phase
► Subscribe to Communicast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com

Scott D'Amico President, Communispond

Scott D’Amico is a communication and talent development leader with more than 20 years of experience in education and training. He is the President of Communispond, a global provider of communication skills training, where he helps professionals and organizations strengthen the way they present, lead, influence, and connect.

Before joining Communispond, Scott began his career as a high school economics teacher, an experience that continues to shape his practical, learner-focused approach to professional development. He is also the host of *Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast*, where he speaks with leaders, authors, and experts about the communication skills that drive success in today’s workplace.

As a presenter and thought leader in the communication and development space, Scott is passionate about helping people build the confidence, clarity, and skills needed to communicate more effectively.