Nova's PicksTalk Like a CEO: The Playbook for Communication
Listen sharper. Persuade ethically. Present clearly. Make ideas stick.
1. Basic Communication Skills
Tune your ears, words, and heart—master empathy, and listening.
You're Not Listening
Practice active-listening skills to deepen understanding and rapport.
Nonviolent Communication
Use compassionate language to defuse conflict and foster empathy.
The Five Love Languages
Identify love languages to express affection that resonates.
2. Influence & Persuasion
Ethical psychology hacks that make your ideas irresistible and unforgettable.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Leverage six persuasion principles to earn ethical influence.
Made to Stick
Craft sticky messages to make ideas memorable and shareable.
Captivate
Apply evidence-based social cues to create strong first impressions.
3. Public Speaking & Presentation
Own the stage and the screen with storytelling, design savvy, and TED-worthy charisma.
Talk Like TED
Emulate TED techniques to deliver captivating talks.
TED Talks
Follow TED curator guidance to structure clear, impactful speeches.
Presentation Zen
Use minimalist design concepts to develop clean, powerful slides.
Resonate
Map story arcs to connect emotionally with any audience.
4. Difficult Conversations
Transform tension into progress with courageous, high-stakes dialogue frameworks.
Difficult Conversations
Apply Harvard negotiation model to address tough topics constructively.
Crucial Conversations
Use high-stakes dialogue skills to turn conflict into progress.