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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2023 · 27 MIN

What Riding the Bus Taught Me About Communication, Sales, and Building Character | Solo Episode

from Conversations That Count · host David Shaft

The best communication skill David Shaft ever learned didn't come from a book or a seminar. It came from standing at a cold bus stop with his family, figuring out how to smile at a bus driver so six people could ride for the price of one.In this solo episode, David gets personal. He talks about growing up without a car, what those years taught him about persuasion, teamwork, and reading people, and how those same skills made him a better banker, a better leader, and a better communicator in every room he walks into.Why the hardest times in your life are building the exact communication skills and character that money can't buyWhat working with a Wall Street lawyer making $500K a year taught David about solving real problems instead of just sellingThe story of Solomon the Wise and what it reveals about leadership, problem solving, and why no problem should ever be too small for youWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThatCount-CTCNew episodes of Conversations That Count every Tuesday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow on Spotify so you never miss an episode.Full episodes, show notes, and resources at ctcpodcast.mediaFree Communication Playbook with 10 frameworks and scripts to communicate like a pro: https://conversations-that-count.kit.com/e7fa86a708

The best communication skill David Shaft ever learned didn't come from a book or a seminar. It came from standing at a cold bus stop with his family, figuring out how to smile at a bus driver so six people could ride for the price of one.In this solo episode, David gets personal. He talks about growing up without a car, what those years taught him about persuasion, teamwork, and reading people, and how those same skills made him a better banker, a better leader, and a better communicator in every room he walks into.Why the hardest times in your life are building the exact communication skills and character that money can't buyWhat working with a Wall Street lawyer making $500K a year taught David about solving real problems instead of just sellingThe story of Solomon the Wise and what it reveals about leadership, problem solving, and why no problem should ever be too small for youWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThatCount-CTCNew episodes of Conversations That Count every Tuesday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow on Spotify so you never miss an episode.Full episodes, show notes, and resources at ctcpodcast.mediaFree Communication Playbook with 10 frameworks and scripts to communicate like a pro: https://conversations-that-count.kit.com/e7fa86a708

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