Podcasts · Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Speak Like A CEO

5 May 2026 · 18 min · S2 E310

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“The way you speak is a skill, and like every skill, it can be learned, practiced, and mastered.” Speaking like a leader is not about being charismatic; it’s about mastering the art of clarity, influence, and connection. In this episode, Sharran reveals the eight communication techniques that set CEOs apart and breaks down each tool to help you speak with authority and influence.

Whether you're leading a team, negotiating deals, or simply looking to elevate your communication, these strategies will transform how you speak and connect with others.

Tune in to learn how to communicate effectively, gain trust, and lead with confidence.

“The single biggest superpower of a CEO is to be able to package an idea elegantly.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

01:17 - The importance of communication in leadership

01:43 - Technique #1: The 4-MAT framework

03:33 - Technique #2: The "Three Whys" approach to communication

05:48 - Technique #3: Using the ISL framework (Insight, Story, Lesson)

07:58 - Technique #4: McKinsey's SCR method (Situation, Conflict, Resolution)

10:20 - Technique #5: High stakes negotiations with the ALH formula (Agree, Learn, Helpful)

11:51 - Technique #6: The diagnostic process for clear communication

13:27 - Technique #7: Unreasonable belief in a specific version of the future

14:42 - Technique #8: Borrowed language for clearer, more impactful speaking

16:58 - Wrapping up: How CEOs communicate for success

Resources:

- How to Communicate More Effectively Than 99% of People - https://youtu.be/Vx_sSMAJjNg?si=DxlhXVtoOZD73np0

- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/

- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/

- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/

- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/

Connect with Sharran:

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/

- X - https://x.com/sharran

- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1

- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

Links in the notes 13

• https://sharran.com/podcast/
• https://youtu.be/Vx_sSMAJjNg?si=DxlhXVtoOZD73np0
• https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/
• https://www.acquisition.com/
• https://arcmf.com/
• https://www.joinreal.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/likesharran
• https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa
• https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/
• https://x.com/sharran
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1
• https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa