Brenda, the founder and president of Harkins Leadership Group, discusses her approach to effective communication, emphasizing that "loud is not a language." She recounts a pivotal moment at a 2016 dinner where the concept crystallized. Brenda's method, "loud is not a language," focuses on courage, humility, authenticity, integrity, and respect (CHAIR) to foster better relationships and influence. She highlights the importance of understanding and valuing individual strengths and perspectives, both in business and personal interactions. Brenda also stresses the need for leaders to align their actions with their faith without imposing it on others, advocating for a balanced approach to work and personal identity.

About Brenda

Brenda Cox Harkins is as an author, speaker, mediator, and professional life coach specializing in personal, relational, conflict, and leadership transformation. She is founder and CEO of Harkins Leadership Group and creator of the Loud Is Not A Language® thought framework for increasing the quality of your relationships, the effectiveness of your communication, and the impact of your influence.

Realizing everyone leads someone, whether you are a parent, pastor, or president, Brenda's work extends to the personal, professional, and spiritual areas of life. Her speaking and training have had local to international impact in tearing down dividing walls, building bridges, establishing foundations of trust, and creating new, innovative, collaborative ways to move forward.

Brenda is married to Mike, the one she credits for believing in her long before she believed in herself, and together they enjoy 7 beautiful children and 12 grandchildren...so far. Her life is evidence of impossibilities becoming possible and brokenness becoming beautiful. Brenda's passion for mining gold in people is shared with a love for her family, faith, good friends, good coffee, and west Texas sunsets.

About Paige C. Clark: https://paigecclark.com/ Paige C. Clark is a faith-driven creative—writer, speaker, podcaster, and social media strategist — but her heartbeat across it all is helping people live authentically and love the life they’re building. Through honest storytelling, practical encouragement, and strategies rooted in real connection, she empowers entrepreneurs and Christians to ditch the pressure of perfection and walk boldly in their calling. Whether you're growing your business, deepening your faith, or simply trying to keep it all together on a Tuesday afternoon, Paige is here to remind you: you are not alone, you are wildly capable, and your imperfect story is already so worth telling.

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Transcript: https://paigecclark.com/9-to-5-faith-podcast-episode-36

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