Nils Vesk on communicating ideas, creating safe environments and treading softly on dreams (#6)

2:14 - why ideas are important.3:19 - ideas can die when not communicated well.4:32 - impact of cognitive load on communication.5:46 - less is often better.7:05 - know your audience's world.7:55 - using inclusive language.9:36 - meeting the audience where they are at.9:57 - Port method pitch formula.12:32 - death by detail.13:06 - Matt Church pitch technique.15:02 - importance of emotion to communication.17:24 - humour for communication and creativity.20:47 - treading softly on someone's ideas.22:38 - open mouth theory.27:06 - the environment matters.29:17 - is it ever too early to share an idea?35:10 - telling someone their idea won't work without breaking their spirit.41:11 - creating a safe space to generate ideas.47:42 - this facilitation technique works cross-culturally.49:58 - generating ideas with a jaded audience.52:53 - coming down to their level.53:46 - sell to the kids not the parents.55:23 - dealing with mico-managers01:00:39 - acceptance commitment therapy.01:04:29 - thanks.You can find more detailed show notes at: https://candourpodcast.com/nils-vesk