José Mota

Communication made simple, with José Mota

Education EN ↓ 62 episodes

Improve communication first, then everything else unfolds! Whether you're a knowledge worker or someone who leads them, communicating effectively maximizes productivity, brings teams together and yields results. Learn skills, listen to relatable stories from experience and join the community of people who value this key area of life. I'm José Mota, communication coach and trainer with 15 years of experience in the software industry.--With love from Aveiro, Portugal.

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José Mota

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#012 — There is only TODO, WIP and DONE 24.10.2022 10:45

I'm back after a 2 year hiatus with a controversial topic on managing product value within teams and organizations.

#011 — The three questions 01.12.2019 7:13

What is the most important quality for a leader? I would say it's the ability to visualize a system or business and its surroundings. In order to thrive, you need to take action, but what actions do you take? José mentions three questions that leaders can ask when faced with challenges. Show notes Super-BC: https://www.super-bc.com

#010 — Modesty in conversation 17.11.2019 8:21

How do you feel about the way you interact with your colleagues and leaders? Do you listen actively hoping to learn something from them or do you preemptively assume you're better and therefore you close off at the first divergence? José shares his ideas on having positive conversations and discussions with others for the better of both parties.

#009 - Becoming a linchpin 03.11.2019 5:38

Are you indispensable? Do you stand out from the crowd through your creativity and resolve? Do you challenge routine and expectations others have about you? Are you passionate and driven enough to keep delivering expressions of art? José explores his ideas about becoming a strong force within your team and business. Get Seth Godin's book "Linchpin" from Amazon (not affiliated). Suggestions and fee...

#008 — Productive meetings 23.10.2019 13:06

José brings the dreaded topic of meetings. How can they be held to a better reputation than they are today? Formal or casual, a meeting requires a goal and a structure, and there are little tips that can turn a dull, unproductive meeting to a valuable experience for the entire team.

#007 — Efficient communication 10.10.2019 8:02

José raises discussion about how much communication is too much and how effective it can be through different channels, from tooling to a team's overall strategy for growth and value. Read Nadim Habib's interview here (Portuguese): https://theworldnews.net/pt-news/trabalhar-ate-as-18h-ou-19h-todos-os-dias-sorry-isso-simplesmente-nao-e-natural  

#006 — An example of leadership 30.09.2019 4:16

A dear friend of José sets an example of kind, friendly leadership that drives people to do their best.

#005 - A tale about self control 19.09.2019 7:38

In this episode, José shares his learning experience when faced with a conflict between several people and their lack of self control.

#004 - Storytelling 11.09.2019 9:31

Have you ever wondered why you resonate with stories that others tell you? José shares his insight and experience on storytelling and why it can be an amazing tool to convey a message across an audience. Related links How to tell a good story — Kristi Hedges: https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2013/12/11/how-to-tell-a-good-story

#003 - The sandwich technique 03.09.2019 7:32

Giving constructive, meaningful feedback requires a thoughtful approach. Promoting success and lending a hand to improve is often overlooked. This episode, José discusses the sandwich technique for a better feedback experience. Got any feedback? Send it over to podcast@josemota.net

#002 - The way you speak 13.08.2019 6:02

I tell a story about a passionate person not being able to convey his message across to his supervisor. I also share my insights on how to address other people's opinions.

#001 - Introduction 07.08.2019 2:22

Welcome to the show! José introduces himself and explains the reasons behind starting the podcast. Have suggestions? Want to participate? Feel free to reach out. http://josemota.net http://linkedin.com/in/josemotanet http://anchor.fm/josemotanet