Virginia Satir (1916–1988) is one of the 20th century's pre-eminent psychotherapists, and she is also one of the three psychotherapists that NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) was modeled after along with Fritz Perls and Milton Erickson.
In this video, she perfectly captures a critical communication distinction that will help you develop an authentic voice as a thought leader.
I find this video fascinating and relevant because so much of being a thought leader isn't just about the ideas we share. It's also about how we share ourselves. In other words, the messenger is the message.
Why Having An Authentic Voice Matters
When we share more of what we're thinking and feeling, we communicate more authentically. When we hide more, we split our energy and weaken our voice. As a result, our message doesn't resonate as widely or deeply with our readers, friends, family, and kids.
To stand out in a noisy online world is extremely hard. The more communication skills we stack, the more we put the odds…
