Guest: Stacey Hanke Guest Bio: Stacey Hanke, a pioneer in influential communication strategies, began her career in voice-overs. She learned that every word matters and delivery is the key to being remembered. After twenty years of research, Stacey learned that titles don’t matter. Real influence requires trust and credibility—two factors determined by how we show up, communicate, and connect. Because of this, professionals at any level can influence action, motivate decisions, and drive momentum in every conversation. Stacey’s work is a catalyst for change. She empowers Fortune 500 executives to gain a fresh perspective by seeing themselves through the eyes and ears of others. Her transformative, humor-filled presentations equip audiences with proven strategies to overcome modern communication hurdles, capture attention, foster authentic connections, and inspire action. From high-stakes presentations to casual conversations, prepare to elevate your communication skills and raise your level of influence, Monday to Monday®. Key Points: ·        Stacey defines influence as consistent body language and messaging that moves people to action long after the interaction has ended. She emphasizes trust and credibility as critical components of influence, achievable through effective communication. ·        Stacey discusses the necessity for professionals to self-reflect by recording themselves to see how they are perceived versus how they feel. The disconnect between personal perception and external perception is a common challenge addressed through self-assessment. ·        Stacey shares common communication mistakes, including lack of awareness of how one comes across and the tendency to ramble, particularly in sales settings. The role of body language in building trust and enhancing communication effectiveness, especially in sales. Authenticity is defined as consistently presenting one's true self across all interactions, whether personal or professional. The importance of being genuine and avoiding the stereotype of the insincere salesperson by focusing on educating and providing value. The value of feedback from both personal and professional circles in understanding and improving one's communication style. ·        Stacey's approach to receiving feedback, including using recordings and seeking specific, constructive input to enhance personal branding and communication effectiveness. Shift from traditional sales tactics to a mindset focused on delivering value and educating clients about how products or services can improve their lives. Guest Links: https://staceyhankeinc.com/salesology/   About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus and revenue generation experts.  Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let’s talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and check out our website at  http://www.gosalesology.