If you’re not a big fan of the sound of your own voice, you’re certainly not alone In fact, that opinion puts you squarely in the majority. Most people can’t stand the way they sound. Remember hearing your recorded voice played back for the first time? Yeah. Probably not fun. Most of us are not even using our natural dynamic voice when we speak, and that’s what today’s guest Steve Herz is here to help with. The overwhelming majority of the speaking we do is what he calls “private speaking.” We’re not on a stage presenting, in other words. We’re in conversations with one or a few other people. Yet, there is very little about these speaking moments and a TON written about presenting to crowds from a stage. Enter Steve Herz. Steve’s book is called Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results. It explains why positive feedback limits personal and professional growth and then teaches you how to embrace hard truths and critical feedback to escape mediocrity and break away from the pack. Click the play button below to join our conversation now, or keep scrolling for a summary. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Steve and I explore: * Why he believes your level of success is dependent upon your willingness to “stop taking YES for an answer?” * We’ll dive into what he refers to as his AWE framework for developing Authority, Warmth, and Empathy * What he means when he says “Your voice is your second face.” * And lots more! Steve in Action Steve’s Book You can order Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results right now! Books Steve Recommends Change Your Voice, Change Your Life: A Quick, Simple Plan for Finding & Using Your Natural Dynamic Voice by Morton Cooper When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardy by David Maraniss Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Check Out These Additional Resources Visit Steve’s website for more on him and his work. Grab a copy of Steve’s book now. Invite Steve to