020: Three Ways to be a More Effective Communicator with Tom Geary

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Branding takes a long time and communications are hard. So give people a reason to be able to differentiate your message from everybody else's and you're going to have a lot more success standing up.”</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">-Tom Geary</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Description: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first step in making a change is communicating it. When the meaning of your message is received in a way that evokes action, that’s when you start making an impact. This applies to anything in life, including your business. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Justine sits with Tom Geary,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Founder and Creative Director at</span> <a href= "https://www.schoolofthought.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">School of Thought</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to talk about what effective communication really means in business. Tom also shares how to handle differing opinions, how humor influences your message, the way your message is received by your audience, and why effective communication may, at times, mean “less talk”.  Tune in for more tips on effective communication and business building!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Tom:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tom Geary is the Founder and Creative Director at</span> <a href= "https://www.schoolofthought.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">School of Thought</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, a fresh and innovative creative agency based in the San Francisco Bay area. With decades of experience in the industry, Tom has become a thought leader on topics related to the world of branding, strategy, media, and content creation. He has positioned his agency as a leader in sustainability and social responsibility- creating high-impact campaigns for brands including Cisco WebEx, eBay, Bing, and Red Bull.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;