Today we welcome to the show Todd Cherches, CEO and co-founder of Big Blue Gumball, to explore the intersections of visual leadership, storytelling, and effective communication. Todd shares transformative experiences, including his time in China, and delves into the power of visual thinking in redefining leadership. Key topics include enhancing communication through techniques such as the 'block and bridge' method, aligning messages with audience needs, and employing dual coding theory. Todd emphasizes the importance of understanding audience perspectives and adapting messaging to avoid miscommunication. The episode concludes with practical insights for leaders and communicators to innovate and connect more deeply with their stakeholders. Tune in to discover how to elevate your leadership and communication skills with visual thinking and storytelling. #Leadership #Storytelling #VisualThinking #EffectiveCommunication #PersonalDevelopment In this interview with Todd, you'll discover: 03:55 The Power of Visual Thinking 06:25 Leadership and Storytelling 11:56 Effective Communication Strategies 14:08 The Importance of Speaking Your Stakeholder's Language 15:38 Creating Space for Effective Communication 17:08 The Three-Legged Stool of Communication 19:10 Avoiding Information Overload 22:11 The Power of Tone and Emojis in Communication 25:02 Understanding Different Perspectives 26:17 Connecting with Todd Churches 27:16 Conclusion and Preview to Upcoming Episodes Resources mentioned: Big Blue Gumball About the guest: Connect on LinkedIn Todd Cherches is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball LLC, an innovative New York City-based management and leadership consulting, training, and executive coaching firm. BigBlueGumball's patented VisuaLeadership® methodology leverages the power of visual thinking and visual communication to equip, enable, and empower business professionals of all levels—from individual contributors to senior-level executives—to maximize their performance, their productivity, and their potential. Cherches is also a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor at the NYU School of Professional Studies, in their Division of Programs in Business, where he teaches the top-rated graduate course, “Leadership & Team Building” for their Human Capital Management master's degree program. A specialist in experiential learning and faculty development, Cherches has received the prestigious NYU “Excellence in Teaching” award (2016), as well as an NYU Center for Academic Excellent & Support (CAES) “Impact Award” (2018). He is also a Tedx Speaker and Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University where he has taught in their Executive MS in Strategic Communication graduate program, as well as guest lecturing on the subject of leadership in the Columbia MFA Theater program and Columbia University's Teachers College. A popular blogger, keynote speaker, and panelist, Cherches is the creator of the highly-acclaimed BigBlueGumball PowerDialTM model, as well as the BigBlueGumball Passion/Skill MatrixTM. Cherches is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany from which he holds a Master of Arts degree in organizational and interpersonal communication from their School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature (magna cum laude) with a concentration in Shakespeare and poetry. OptiMatch Are you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased...