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Save your spot now: https://mikevardy.com/forgeyourfutureAs a specialist in delivering presentations and workshops to empower leaders, I’m excited to share with you today’s guest Dave Delaney – an expert on being nice.
Today Dave Delaney joins the show, creator of the NICE Method™. He’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking. He’s worked with the likes of Google, LinkedIn and UPS.
I’m excited to speak with the fellow Canadian and comedy fan, to learn more about his approach to simply being… well, nice. We know the world could do with more of that! Tune in as we discuss practising empathy, the “Yes, and…” mindset, being open-minded – and my love for Ted Lasso on Apple TV.
Talking Points
Leaning into ‘niceness’
Dealing with jerks
The link between happiness and niceness
How to not treat it as a throwaway word
Being authentically nice
The skill in considering other people’s opinions and beliefs
The NICE Method™ framework
The impact of music
Quote
“First and foremost, be nice to yourself.”
Helpful Links
Ted Lasso
Brené with Jason Sudeikis & Brendan Hunt on Ted Lasso
How to Fend Off a Jerk
The Master Communicator’s Secret Weapon
Episode 274: Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin
Nice Maker Newsletter
DaveDelaney.me
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