019: Todd Henry on Becoming Louder Than Words with Your Unique Voice

10/20/15 • 41 min

How do you really set yourself apart this noisy and crowded world? And how do you do work that is truly remarkable? The key is to develop an authentic voice.

To help us better understand to power of developing your unique voice - we are thrilled to have speaker, author, and podcaster, Todd Henry here on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest best-selling book, Louder Than Words: Harness the Power of your Authentic Voice.

Todd Henry spends his time teaching leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance.

He is the author of three awesome books - which include: The Accidental Creative and Die Empty - which was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.

Todd's latest book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it “...one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read.”

He is the host of the top-ranked podcast also called “The Accidental Creative."

Besides writing and podcasting, Todd also speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

For this episode of Gen X Amplified, Todd discusses the main premise behind his highly acclaimed book, Louder Than Words and inspires Gen Xers to create a body of work that you can be proud of. Key Takeaways:

What are the 3 elements of the voice Engine?
Why you should consider writing a personal “manifesto”?
The benefit of having a set of consistent daily practices to help you develop mastery.
Why you should consider picking a specific person as your target audience for your content and marketing message.
Why you should form a collective of peers to not only motivate you, but also speak unvarnished truth.
Why Gen Xers should ask the question of why? - and not just what we do in life.
And so much more!

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How do you really set yourself apart this noisy and crowded world? And how do you do work that is truly remarkable? The key is to develop an authentic voice.

Todd Henry spends his time teaching leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance.

He is the author of three awesome books - which include: The Accidental Creative and Die Empty - which was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.

He is the host of the top-ranked podcast also called “The Accidental Creative."

Besides writing and podcasting, Todd also speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

What are the 3 elements of the voice Engine?
Why you should consider writing a personal “manifesto”?
The benefit of having a set of consistent daily practices to help you develop mastery.
Why you should consider picking a specific person as your target audience for your content and marketing message.
Why you should form a collective of peers to not only motivate you, but also speak unvarnished truth.
Why Gen Xers should ask the question of why? - and not just what we do in life.
And so much more!

Awesome Resources from this Episode:

Thank you for listening!

Previous Episode

018: Michael Port on How to Steal the Show and Own the Moment in Life

Are you hoping to become a better public speaker, or motivate and persuade others more effectively as a leader? Then get ready for a "master class" about performance - not on stage or the screen. But how to perform on the stage of "life".

That's because NY Times best-selling author, personal branding expert, and former professional actor Michael Port is joining us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest and greatest book - Steal The Show.

Michael Port is absolutely a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to public speaking, coaching, and personal branding. He is called “an uncommonly honest author” by the Boston Globe, a “marketing guru” by The Wall Street Journal, and a “sales guru” by the Financial Times.

Michael is a NY Times best-selling author of six books including Book Yourself Solid, The Think Big Manifesto, and now his brand new release, Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches - How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life. This is actually the performance book not for actors, but for the everyday person who is looking to become a better public speaker and give more effective presentations.

He is also probably the only NY Times best-selling business book author to have also been a successful professional actor, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City, Law & Order, Third Watch, All My Children, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth.

These days, Michael can be seen regularly on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert in communication and business development.

On this exciting episode of Gen X Amplified, Michael pulls back the curtain on his personal story and we dig into the public speaking, performance, and leadership principles from his new book - Steal the Show. So listen, be empowered, and get ready to own the moment in business and life!

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Key Takeaways:

How did Michael transition from being an actor to a marketing guru and in-demand speaker/trainer?
Why amplifying different parts of our unique personality can be essential for great leadership.
Why you should not play the role of both a performer and a critic?
What “Steal the Show” lesson can be learned from Herb Brooks, the coach of the United States 1980 Olympics hockey team?
How Gen-Xers are in "prime" position as a generation to have significant influence and impact in this new media age.
Why in “goal setting” we should focus on WHO we want to be, instead of what we want to have.
And so much more!

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Next Episode

020: Goal Setting and Your Five-Year 2020 Vision

Are you starting to think about your goals for next year? Have you thought about what your life should be like 5-years from now? Well, now is the time to really start planning, not just your goals for next year, but also your life and business in five years. What is your 2020 vision?

To help dive more into this topic, I am introducing the very first solo episode of Gen X Amplified! This time, it's just me having a conversation with you on this very important and relevant topic, especially for Gen Xers. And, I will also provide more insights on the overall mission of this podcast.

So are you ready? Let's do it!

Too often, we find ourselves waiting until the beginning of the year to set our goals. Also, many times we only think short-term, and focus on the current or upcoming year.

To really make the most of establishing our goals, we should look ahead - and then reverse engineer. Where is it that we want to be in the long-run? What are the key steps we need to take in order to get there. I recommend focusing a long-term vision of five years, and then working back from there. In five years, it will be the year 2020. Do YOU have 2020 vision?

Also, at the beginning of this episode, I discuss a little about my background, and why I decided to launch this podcast/movement - particularly for the Gen X community.

Key Takeaways:

Why thinking "long-term" FIRST, is very effective when it comes to goal setting.
Why you should absolutely write down your goals.
The importance of having an "accountability partner" to help you reach your goals.
Why goals should be actionable and measurable.
The five main categories of long-term goals that are relevant to Gen Xers.
Why NOW is the best time to start your own business (even as a side hustle) to help you achieve your financial goals.
And so much more!

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