*SO* much about project success is dependent on communication that we love to have communication experts on the show. Today's guests, authors of the new book, "How to avoid a huge Leadersh*t," will talk us through practical methods and examples for how to use narrative to effectively communicate - from introducing yourself to a group of people, to trying to justify projects and get stakeholder buy-in. We all relate to stories, so it's only natural to communicate with them! ABOUT OUR GUESTS, Brian Harman and Stephanie Taglianetti Stephanie M Taglianetti, MFA, is an Italian-American writer from Long Island, NY. She has studied creative writing at the distinguished California Institute of the Arts, earning her Master's degree. Her specialized work in storytelling has pointed her career towards professional screenwriting, copywriting, and education. Outside of her career, she focuses on painting, singing, and guitar. Brian M Harman, MBA, is an American businessman that has been working in corporate leadership and supply chain management since 2004. He has studied global finance and management science at the University of Oxford and Pepperdine University, earning his MBA degree and currently finishing his PhD in Global Leadership and Change. His specialized work in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and leadership has driven his career in biotechnology. Outside of his corporate career, he is a Professor at San Francisco's Golden Gate University and Universidad ESAN's Graduate School of Business in Lima, Peru. His research focus is leadership psychology and humor. CHECK OUT THEIR NEW BOOK ON AMAZON: "How to avoid a huge Leadersh*t" : https://goo.gl/hX6LCy The website for their consulting business is: https://www.bmhallmark.com And Brian's linkedin is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianharmanspsm/ JOIN OUR HAPPY HOUR MEMBERSHIP! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR! Come by and say "hey!" at our Facebook page https://facebook.com/pmhappyhour STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at [email protected] and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.

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