The New Manager Podcast

270. What World Cup Soccer Taught Me About Communication

July 13, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

I just finished watching the Spain v Belgium match, and it gave me three ideas about communication that apply to the workplace:Data is not enough. You need to create meaning that other people can understand.For the most important moments: Slow Down. And then show me again.Energy is contagious!...After the EpisodeComing up July 15: free workshop on recognizing and celebrating your achievements:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/iamremarkable~Be a guest on the pod, and get help with a specific work or career question:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest~Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠~Inquire about private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/

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