Dave Delaney is a communication expert and founder of FutureForth. He brings his Nice Method to his work as a keynote speaker, author, and consultant\u2014helping leaders and aspiring leaders improve their communication and relationship building. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast.\n\nAbout Dave Delaney\nDave Delaney is a communication expert and founder of Futureforth.com. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, which emphasizes compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communication. He's worked with brands like Google and LinkedIn and is a keynote speaker and author of several books, including \u201cNew Business Networking\u201d and \u201cThe Nice Method.\u201d Dave is passionate about helping others improve their communication skills and building stronger relationships.\n\xa0\nEpisode Highlights\nWhy do we so often forget the\xa0\u201cnice\u201d in our communication with others? Dave summed it up in one word\u2014empathy. \u201cWe don\u2019t pause long enough in our back and forths. Slowing down is a big part of my work.\u201d\nNice networking. We talked a lot about the bad actors that have given networking a bad name. But, as Dave noted, \u201cNetworking is essential in business.\u201d\nWhat about internal networking? This too is essential. Dave shared that a big part of FutureForth\u2019s work is focused on employee retention. \u201cIf people have friends at work, they\u2019re less likely to leave.\u201d\nWhat brand has made Dave smile recently?\xa0Dave shared his story of discovering Well Being non-alcoholic beer back in 2020. This brand and others led to his three years of sobriety. He also gave a shout out to Diageo for the launch of Guinness Zero. Finally!\nTo learn more,\xa0connect with Dave on LinkedIn and DaveDelaneySpeaks.com.\n\nAs We Wrap \u2026\n\n\nListen and subscribe\xa0at\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Amazon/Audible,\xa0Google Play,\xa0Stitcher,\xa0TuneIn,\xa0iHeart,\xa0YouTube, and\xa0RSS.\n\n\nRate and review the show\u2014If you like what you\u2019re hearing, be sure to head over to\xa0Apple Podcasts\xa0and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show.\n\n\nDid you hear something you liked on this episode or another?\xa0Do you have a question you\u2019d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show.\n\n\nOn Brand is a part of the\xa0Marketing Podcast Network.\n\n\nUntil next week, I\u2019ll see you on the Internet!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices