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Mick UnpluggedMatthew Kohut: Why Your Open Door Policy Isn't EnoughWhat makes some leaders magnetic while others struggle to connect? On this riveting episode of Mick Unplugged, communication expert Matt Kohut reveals the surprising secret shared by presidential candidates, Fortune 500 CEOs, and influential speakers he's coached: they're exceptional listeners first, compelling speakers second.
Matt breaks down his powerful framework of "strength and warmth" that defines effective leadership communication. Strength—the capability to get things done through competence and assertiveness—must be balanced with warmth—the ability to show you understand others' needs and emotions. Every leader naturally leans toward one quality, but mastering both create...2025-07-1032 min
WiseTalkAuthentic Leadership Communication in Uncertain TimesSue Bethanis hosts Matt Kohut, founding partner of KNP Communications, who has prepared CEOs, elected officials, entrepreneurs, ambassadors, scientists, and best-selling authors for events ranging from television appearances to board meetings to TED Talks. He is the author of Speaking Out: New Rules for Business Leadership Communication and co-author of The Smart Mission: NASA's Lessons for Managing Knowledge, People, and Projects and Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential.2025-06-2442 min
It's Political with Althia RajMark Carney’s first dayMark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister Friday morning, after winning the Liberal leadership race in a landslide. He unveiled a new, leaner cabinet but tapped many of outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau’s ministers for key portfolios. Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief Tonda MacCharles and national politics reporters Ryan Tumilty and Mark Ramzy join host Althia Raj to talk about Carney’s cabinet picks, his first move as prime minister and what it says about the timing of the next federal election. Also on the show, pollster Alex Kohut of North...2025-03-1544 min
Better KnownMatt KohutMatt Kohut discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Matthew Kohut is the author of Speaking Out: The New Rules of Business Leadership Communication (2024). He is the coauthor of The Smart Mission: NASA's Lessons for Managing Knowledge, People, and Projects (2022), and Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential (2013), one of Amazon's Best Business Books of 2013. As the managing partner of KNP Communications, Matt has prepared CEOs, elected officials, and public figures for events from live television appearances to TED talks. Find out more at https://www.matthewkohut.com/.
The best...2024-12-0129 min
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving504: The CEO's Dilemma: When to Speak Out on Political and Social IssuesWelcome to Strategy Skills episode 504, where we interview Ex Harvard Kennedy School researcher Matt Kohut, the author of Speaking Out: The New Rules of Business Leadership Communication. In this episode, Matt discusses the role leaders play in public communication. Drawing from his book "Speaking Out," he explores how CEOs can engage with political and social issues while balancing stakeholder perspectives, organizational values, and potential risks. Matt also shares practical advice on effective public speaking, managing communication anxiety, and building communication skills that help leaders connect authentically with their audiences. Matthew Kohut is...2024-11-2743 min
Unlocked with Madelyn BlairNew Rules of Business Leadership Communication with Matt Kohut A new framework for understanding how to manage corporate communications challenges with a shared emphasis on actions and words.
When corporations seem to be totally out of touch with your reality, it’s time for some new rules. How should leadership talk about more than profits and productivity?
#communication, #leadership, #strategy
There is a new book out called Speaking Out: the new rules of
business leadership communication by Matthew Kohut. As the managing partner
of KNP Communications, Matt has prepared CEOs, elected officials, and public
figures for events from...2024-11-1451 min
Hardcore Soft Skills PodcastHow (and When) to Speak Out: Matt Kohut Politics, religion, diversity, issues with the law... there are so many topics that as people in positions of leadership, we refuse to talk about because we want to stay ouf of it we do not want to be controversial. But there are instances when is necessary because it aligns with values and it can even be good for business. Today we talk about when and how to speak out with Matt Kohut (https://www.matthewkohut.com/) Matthew Kohut is the author of Speaking Out: The New Rules of Business Leadership Communication (2024) and other books as well. A...2024-11-0525 min
The Culture Kit with Jenny & SameerShould Corporate Leaders Speak Out on Social and Political Issues?Should corporate leaders speak out on social and political issues? And if they decide to do so, what’s the best approach?On this episode of The Culture Kit, hosts Jenny Chatman and Sameer Srivastava chat with Matt Kohut, a leadership communications expert, about his new book Speaking Out: The New Rules of Business Leadership Communications. Jenny, Sameer, and Matt dig into historical examples of corporations and politics colliding, the potential pros and cons of deciding to weigh in on social issues, and strategies for business leaders to evaluate risk and maintain accountability when deciding to...2024-10-1523 min
Next Future TodayYou Aren't a Born Communicator - NextFutureToday Episode 21In a world where ideas are the bedrock of innovation and progress, how we convey those ideas can be the difference between being heard and being overlooked. That's why we're thrilled to announce the release of our latest episode, "You aren't a born communicator", featuring a master of the spoken word, Matt Kohut of KNP Communications, and hosted as always by the infinitely curious Dan Keldsen.🧠 Left Brain, Right Brain - Finding the Balance in BusinessExplore the necessity of blending logical and creative thinking with Dan and Matt as they delve into the realm of...2024-03-1431 min
The Film ExchangeThe Piano TeacherWe rewatch one of our favorites -- The Piano Teacher (2001) directed by Michael Haneke. It is based on a novel of the same name by Elfriede Jelinek. It is a psychological drama that follows the story of Erika Kohut, a strict and emotionally repressed piano teacher, brilliantly portrayed by Isabelle Huppert. Set in Vienna, the film delves into Erika's complex and disturbing relationship with her student, Walter Klemmer (Benoît Magimel). The film is a challenging and deeply unsettling exploration of desire, power dynamics, and repression. It tackles taboo subjects and offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of human s...2023-06-1312 min
Manage This - The Project Management PodcastEpisode 176 – Strength and Warmth – Balancing Your Leadership StyleThe podcast by project manager for project managers. A great leader strikes a balance between warmth and strength. If it’s time for you to conduct an honest assessment of your leadership style to connect better with your teams and understand your stakeholders more effectively, take a listen to hear how to connect, then lead.
Table of Contents
02:47 … Meet Matt04:44 … Social Power and Personal Power06:38 … Knowing your Likeability09:17 … Strength and Warmth12:12 … Strength and Warmth Matrix15:04 … Changing Your Impact17:51 … Make a Stronger Team Connection.20:02 … How Not to Compromise Warmth21:54 … Snap Judgements and First Impressions24:23 … Kevin and Kyle25:20 … Connect with Your Audience27:25 … Preparation is Vital29:44...2023-04-2700 min
Manage This - The Project Management PodcastEpisode 176 – Strength and Warmth – Balancing Your Leadership StyleThe podcast by project manager for project managers. A great leader strikes a balance between warmth and strength. If it’s time for you to conduct an honest assessment of your leadership style to connect better with your teams and understand your stakeholders more effectively, take a listen to hear how to connect, then lead.
Table of Contents
02:47 … Meet Matt04:44 … Social Power and Personal Power06:38 … Knowing your Likeability09:17 … Strength and Warmth12:12 … Strength and Warmth Matrix15:04 … Changing Your Impact17:51 … Make a Stronger Team Connection.20:02 … How Not to Compromise Warmth21:54 … Snap Judgements and First Impressions24:23 … Kevin and Kyle25:20 … Connect with Your Audience27:25 … Preparation is Vital29:44...2023-04-2700 min
Manage This - The Project Management PodcastEpisode 176 – Strength and Warmth – Balancing Your Leadership StyleThe podcast by project manager for project managers. A great leader strikes a balance between warmth and strength. If it’s time for you to conduct an honest assessment of your leadership style to connect better with your teams and understand your stakeholders more effectively, take a listen to hear how to connect, then lead.
Table of Contents
02:47 … Meet Matt04:44 … Social Power and Personal Power06:38 … Knowing your Likeability09:17 … Strength and Warmth12:12 … Strength and Warmth Matrix15:04 … Changing Your Impact17:51 … Make a Stronger Team Connection.20:02 … How Not to Compromise Warmth21:54 … Snap Judgements and First Impressions24:23 … Kevin and Kyle25:20 … Connect with Your Audience27:25 … Preparation is Vital29:44...2023-04-2700 min
Sounds Out of Time50. Adam Nussbaum talks about the Lead Belly ProjectJazz drummer Adam Nussbaum tells the story of two albums from his parents' record collection that inspired him to develop the Lead Belly Project.2022-09-1915 min
Sounds Out of Time49. Sunny War discusses "The Origin of Love"Singer-songwriter Sunny War talks about "The Origin of Love," from "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."2022-09-0608 min
The Mission Driven Leader006 | The Importance of Communication with Matthew KohutOn this episode, Ed and Laurel are joined by Matthew Kohut.
Matthew Kohut is the managing partner of KNP Communications. He has prepared CEOs, elected officials, entrepreneurs, ambassadors, scientists, and best-selling authors for events ranging from television appearances to board meetings to TED talks. Matt has held appointments at George Washington University and Bennington College. He is the co-author of The Smart Mission (MIT Press, August 2022) and Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential, and his writing has appeared in publications ranging from Harvard Business Review to Newsweek.
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Sounds Out of Time48. Gene Perla recalls Elvin Jones's Live at the LighthouseOn the 50th anniversary of Elvin Jones's recording of "Live at the Lighthouse," bassist Gene Perla recalls what it was like to play with the legendary jazz drummer.
Gene will be performing this music later this summer at the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.2022-06-2718 min
Sounds Out of Time47. Aztec Two-Step 2.0 talks about the lyrics of Paul SimonRex Fowler and Dodie Pettit of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 discuss songs by Paul Simon and the origins of their show "The Simon and Garfunkel Songbook."
Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.2022-05-0218 min
Sounds Out of Time46. David Wilcox discusses Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill"Singer-songwriter David Wilcox discusses Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill." He said that the process of writing a song with great care "changes your heart and mind. It rewires how you see the world.”
Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.2022-04-1114 min
Sounds Out of Time45. Madeleine Peyroux talks about Marian Anderson's "Trampin'"Madeleine Peyroux talks about Marian Anderson's "Trampin'."
Transcripts and playlists for all episodes are available at soundsoutoftime.substack.com.
(photo: Yann Orhan)2022-04-0413 min
The Kitchen Sisters PresentCoal + Ice: Visualizing the Climate CrisisCoal + Ice, a powerful global exhibition of photographs, videos, and immersive imagery that focuses on the climate crisis and provokes action is now on display in Washington DC through April 22, 2022.
Coal + Ice began in Beijing in 2011 with the unprecedented showing of images of Chinese coal miners taken by Chinese photographers. It has now now expanded to the work of 50 photographers from around the world, capturing images of the climate catastrophe as it unfolds around the globe.
Photographers and video artists include: Jimmy Chin, David Breashears, Song Chao, Camille Seaman, Gideon Mendel, Meredith Kohut, Jamey Stillings, Matt...2022-03-1518 min
Sounds Out of Time44. Scott Metzger returns...and plays a classic Lester Young soloScott Metzger returns to talk about his new album, Too Close to Reason, and a classic Lester Young solo, which he plays at the end of the episode.
See scottmetzger.com for show dates and details.
Playlists and transcripts for all episodes are available at https://soundsoutoftime.substack.com.2022-03-1512 min
Sounds Out of Time43. Deep Listening: Mulatu Astatke, TezetaThis episode showcases Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke's composition "Tezeta," which translates roughly as "nostalgia."2022-01-3105 min
Sounds Out of Time42. Interview: Susan Hellauer, Anonymous 4Susan Hellauer, a founding member of Anonymous 4, talks about "Peperit Virgo," a song from the Middle Ages that the group brought to life on its 1993 album "On Yoolis Night."2021-12-2024 min
The Run Around IowaEpisode 62: Highlights from BU opener, Woo Pig Classic, SDSU Holiday Open, Clash Daytona, much moreLance opens things by talking about Wesley Kiptoo third-best time in NCAA history at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston. Kiptoo's third-place effort of 13:14.74 also shatters his own school record for 5,000. Four Cyclones - Gable Sieperda, Thomas Pollard, Chad Johnson and Ezekiel Rop - also landed in the top 10 in ISU history with their performances at the Woo Pig Classic in Arkansas. Four Cyclones also finished 2-5 to earn spots in the school's record book for the 1,000 meters. Former Ballard runner Abby Kohut-Jackson also took fourth with a new PR in the 3,000. Former Des Moines Christian prep Oksana...2021-12-0746 min
Sounds Out of Time41. Ana Egge talks about Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train"Singer-songwriter Ana Egge talks about the timeless perfection of Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train." We went deep on this one.
Ana Egge will be performing at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell, NJ, on May 13. For tickets and more information see hopewelltheater.com.
Sounds Out of Time playlists and edited transcripts are available at: https://soundsoutoftime.substack.com.2021-11-2221 min
Po amerykańskuMedia programują nas do nienawiści? O książce Matta TaibbiegoPolityka budzi skrajne emocje. Skąd się to bierze? Czy zawsze tak było, czy też coś się popsuło w ostatnich latach. Matt Taibbi w swoje książce "Nienawiść sp. z o.o." szuka odpowiedzi na te pytanie. Zapraszam do słuchania!
WERSJA WIDEO -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_p52PZdsFc&t=1s
WESPRZYJ PODCAST -> https://klubjagiellonski.pl/zbiorka/wesprzyj-nas/2021-07-0219 minThe Run Around IowaSeason 1, Episode 16: Track results from Big 12, Big Ten, MVC, NJCAA nationals and much more.Discussing phenomenal performances over the weekend by Rebekah Topham, Josh Yeager, Wesley Kiptoo, Adam Fogg, Abby Kohut-Jackson, Edwin Kurgat, Thomas Pollard, Callie Logue, Abby Caldwell, Janette Schraft, Oksana Covey, Helen Gould, Ellie Friesen, Tysen VanDraska, Nathan Mylenek, Daniel Soto, Alex Johannes, Adva Cohen, Matthew Carmody, Faith Linga, Kelvin Bungei, Rosalie Fish, Justin Swann, Lilian Busienei, Eleonora Curtabbi, Florance Uwajeneza, Aubrey Fisher, Kassie Rosenbum, Joe Freiburger, Matt Heinzman, Christopher Collet, Dalton Martin, Mika Jasa, Caleb Silver, Ahren Davis, Ben Huftalin, Reed Fischer, Diane Nukuri and many others.2021-05-1859 minThe Run Around IowaWhy am I doing this podcast and highlights from a busy weekend of track and field, cross country.Hear about Iowa State and Wesley Kiptoo and Jason Gomez, Adva Cohen, Abby Kohut-Jackson, McKenzie Yanek, Camille Jackson, Reece Smith, Florence Uwajeneza, Matt Hanson.2021-03-1644 min
The Art of Manliness#540: How to Be a More Compelling PersonWe all know people who have a certain magnetism and charisma. What is it exactly that makes them so compelling?
My guest today explores that question in his book "Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make People Influential," and primarily locates the answer in two such hidden qualities: strength and warmth. His name is Matthew Kohut and today on the show he explains why it is we find the combination of strength and warmth so attractive in others, and how we can cultivate these traits ourselves, including in the way we dress, carry ourselves, and talk. Matt then gives advice on h...2019-09-0455 min
The Art of Manliness#540: How to Be a More Compelling PersonWe all know people who have a certain magnetism and charisma. What is it exactly that makes them so compelling?My guest today explores that question in his book Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make People Influential, and primarily locates the answer in two such hidden qualities: strength and warmth. His name is Matthew Kohut and today on the show he explains why it is we find the combination of strength and warmth so attractive in others, and how we can cultivate these traits ourselves, including in the way we dress, carry ourselves, and talk. Matt...2019-09-0453 min
Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God# 161 - Presence in TTFN Dawn.Dawn, a dear person and friend died this morning after being hit by a truck while crossing the street. I spoke about her 50th bday in episode #132. I will miss her, yet I know she is with God in eternity. Pray for her Mom Pam, Dad Tom and her partner Matt.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support2018-06-1108 min
Women at WorkThe Advice We Get and GiveDon’t negotiate against yourself. It’s OK to drop the ball. Sleep. We get wisdom from women who are experts on how we work — and who have advice on how to ask for more money, achieve more by doing less, and avoid burning out.
We talk with Duke University management professor Ashleigh Shelby Rosette about negotiating, Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington about sleep, Levo Chief Leadership Officer Tiffany Dufu about dropping the ball, and New Yorker writer Susan Orlean about confidence. Then HBR senior editor Alison Beard teams up with Amy to answer a few of your qu...2018-03-081h 06