John Godoy

Learn nine real-world tactics that professionals use to run productive, focused, and time-effective meetings. These practical insights come directly from the field - not theory - so you can apply them immediately.

Workplace conflict often arises as a result of communication failures that stem from poor listening by one or more parties involved in a conversation. As you can't control whether the other party chooses to listen or not, if you want to reduce the chances of conflict, then it falls to you to intentionally listen better. Take the advice of Sheila Heen, Harvard Law School professor of conflict and negotiation, when she says: "When you are having difficulty communicating, that is when you need...

I recorded this short video back in 2022, and 3 years later, I keep the tactics in mind every time I walk into a room. Before you ever say a word, people have already begun to decide whether they trust you, respect you, or want to pay attention to you. Your body language sends a signal, whether it's confidence, apathy, or anxiety, long before your voice utters a single sentence. In this quick clip, I walk through two simple ways to stand that instantly change how you’re perceived, whether...