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The Importance of Authenticity In Executive Communications Steven Handmaker, CMO | @handmaker
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WHAT WE DO
BUSINESS
INSURANCE
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
PRIVATE
INSURANCE
FINANCIAL
SERVICESSURETY
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BASICALLY – WE SELL
INSURANCE
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AND YET …
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MORE THAN JUST HAPPY
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The
Bu
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National average for employee engagement is 34%.
Assurance is 98%.
Source for National Average: 2015 Gallup Poll
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Half of Industry Peers
Voluntary
Turnover
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SECRET, SECRET,
WE’VE GOT A
SECRET.”
Styx,
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
“
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PARTIES AREN’T AS IMPORTANT –
BUT THEY’RE STILL FUN.
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DEFINE PURPOSE
TRUST EMPLOYEES & GIVE VOICE
SHOWECASE CUSTOMER
WORKPLACE AS COMMUNITY
RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS
GIVE BACKBU
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CU
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THE ASSURANCE CULTURE• Right people on the bus
• Clearly defined goals
• Engagement is a goal
• Transparency is vital
• Pain behind the pain
• Fun and humor doesn’t make you less smart
• Starts and ends with the why
• Appreciation and authenticity are free
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THE ASSURANCE CULTURE• Right people on the bus
• Clearly defined goals
• Engagement is a goal
• Transparency is vital
• Pain behind the pain
• Fun and humor doesn’t make you less smart
• Starts and ends with the why
• Appreciation and authenticity are free
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Organizational leadership beyond transparency
Authenticity
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AUTHENTICITY GAINS & MAINTAINS
Employee
TrustCommitment
OverallJob
Satisfaction
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HOW TO BE AUTHENTIC LEADERS
HOW TO BE AN AUTHENTIC COMPANY
Today’s Talk
Not About
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Self-awareness
Insight
Emotional IntelligenceIn
itia
tive
Manage FearInfluence
Envision Brighter Future
De
live
r Im
pa
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Express Themselves
Possess Integrity
Seek Second Opinions
Leave Their Mark
AU
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HIP
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GR
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T LE
AD
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S Share Authentically
Express Authentically
Listen authentically
Acknowledge Authentically
Serve Authentically
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THE IMPORTANCE OFToday’s Talk
Is About AUTHENTICITYIN EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
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STOP(hammer time)
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AUTHENTICITY by Handmaker ☺
They are then often:
GENUINE.HONEST.REAL.
Relatable.Aspirational.Inspiring.
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HOW DO YOU GET GENUINE? HONEST? REAL?
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
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» 4M: Match the Medium, Message & Messenger
» Content Aimed at the Heart
» Allow Room for Interaction
COMMUNICATING
EXECUTIVE
AUTHENTICITY
STRATEGY
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INTERNAL VOICES | People and Brand
Video. Voice. Written Word. Images.
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Face-to-Face
Written Communication
Voice Mail
Video
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» Tone matters
» Avoids perfection
» Humor and self-deprecation
» Admits mistakes
» Asks for help
CONTENT THAT’S
GENUINE.
HONEST.
REAL.
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Warren Buffett
The Authentic Communications Master
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HOME RUN TOPICSaimed at the heart
Fa
milie
s
Hobbies/Passions
Music/Movies/Pop Culture
Lessons, LearnedExcitement About Future
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ALLOW ROOM FOR
INTERACTION
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Examples of Authenticity in our
Executive Communications
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EX
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S Stay Connected Blog Posts
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S Stay Connected Blog Posts
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S Sharing Success Videos
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S McMinute Videos
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S Annual Meeting Pop Culture References
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S Handwritten Messages
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S Thoughts of the Day
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S Thoughts of the Day
“We’re Going Streaking!” – Will Ferrell
“We are young. Heartache to heartache
we stand. No promises, no demands.
Love is a battlefield.“ – Pat Benatar
"Guess who's back. Back again.
Shady's back. Tell a friend.“– Eminem
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EX
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S Stock Photos Suck
Meeting Coffee talk Reception
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S Annual Theme History
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GENUINE.
HONEST.
REAL.
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GENUINE.
HONEST.
REAL.
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Contact Me
Steven HandmakerChief Marketing Officer, Assurance
Twitter: @handmaker
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevenhandmaker
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