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Learn how to converse with charisma and speak confidently when you have a chance meeting with an important contact in the hallway, in the gym or at a restaurant. Better yet, know how to prepare your high stakes communications in advance of important meetings. Some messages are hard to communicate or are difficult to hear.

What makes some leaders so effective when the stakes are high, while others fall short? Why are some able to not only survive but to lead their organizations to new heights even in risky, fast-changing times? The answer is succinct but multi-layered: such leaders display courage, judgment, and fortitude. High-stakes leadership does not require unnatural powers, nor is it predicated on a dangerous situation. The three signature character traits can be cultivated by anyone at any level in any organization, big or small.

From CEOs communicating with board members to managers negotiating salary increases and entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, it's impossible to overstate the role of persuasion in making your personal and professional goals a reality. The ability to convince others—respectfully and effectively—is one of the most important skills you can master, whatever your profession. In Convince Me, you'll find eye-opening, behind-the-scenes details revealing how some of the best in the business ply their trade.

Welcome to the High Stakes Deals Podcast hosted by Brandon J. LoCascio of Inland Builders. We dissect unique approaches to real estate investment and development. We hope you take away valuable insight whether you are looking to get into the business or are already waist-deep in this crazy industry.