How to use the 11 Laws of Likability to Supercharge your Business with Communications Expert, Michelle Tillis Lederman

 The Real Deal with Jason Silverman – Featuring “Communications Expert”, Michelle Tillis Lederman

Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman!  You’re going to absolutely LOVE this podcast.  You’ll find value for your business, your relationship and your every day life…it’s just that great!

Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with Communications Expert and Author of the 11 Laws of Likability, Michelle Tillis Lederman.  Michelle shares some super helpful information about how to better communicate in a way that makes people feel more at ease.

This podcast is going to be ideal for anybody and everybody who has ever wanted to achieve more in life, and is willing to put in the work necessary to achieve it.  Strap yourself in and get ready to take some life changing notes and ACTION!  This is going to be great!

A little about Michelle Tillis Lederman…

Michelle Tillis Lederman, PCC, (www.michelletillislederman.com), author of The 11 Laws of Likability and Heroes Get Hired, is the founder of Executive Essentials (www.ExecutiveEssentials.org), a training company that provides communications and leadership programs, as well as executive coaching services.  Michelle specializes in teaching people how to communicate with confidence, clarity, and connection.  Clients include; JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Deutsche Bank, MetLife, J&J, Sony, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The MoMA.  Michelle serves on the faculty at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the American Management Association.

Michelle’s has appeared on CBS Money Watch, Fox 5, and over 75 radio shows across the country including; Gayle King, NPR, and Martha Stewart Living.  She has been quoted in the New York Times, The Star Ledger, Working Mother, US News & World Report, on MSNBC, and Monster.com among others.  Her book, articles, quizzes and videos have been featured on USA Today, AOL, Forbes, CNBC, and About.com.

Michelle spent ten years in finance and her experience ranges from M&A to VC to hedge funds and includes positions with Deloitte Consulting, HypoVereins Bank and Investor Analytics.

She received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from iPec. Michelle lives in South Orange New Jersey with her husband and two sons.

Listen to today’s podcast and discover:

1.)  In THE 11 LAWS OF LIKABILITY, Michelle affirm’s her belief in one of her dad’s favorite sayings: “the world is a mirror.” Why is this true and how does it apply to networking?

2.) Why, even in business interactions, does likability—being liked and liking others—matter?

3.) Different qualities make each person likable. So, why are the drivers of likability the same for all of us?

4.) Why did Michelle decide to open her book, and establish the foundation for successful networking, with the law of authenticity?

5.) As we all know, first impressions are critical. What are a  few practical tips for making a strong and positive one?

6.) What is the law of energy?   energy is contagious!

7.) Social networking on the Internet has become a true phenomenon. Regardless of their wild popularity, are sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn valuable tools for business networking? How can networkers effectively use them?

8.) What are some pointers to help networkers end their conversations with a lasting, positive impression?