About this episode
How Can I help you?In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews William Hanson, a leading authority on etiquette and influence who advises royalty, banks, and global brands. They explore how manners, often seen as outdated, help us connect across cultures, lead with influence, and simply be kind. William explains the difference between manners and etiquette and shares practical tips to show up with confidence, clarity, and connection in any setting.Episode Breakdown:02:41 How William handles others' opinions about his agitating content06:39 The difference between manners and etiquette08:29 When to break the rules of etiquette10:24 The role of etiquette rules for community and belonging12:32 The consequences of a world where everyone is insecure13:58 Making etiquette more accessible and William's book cover controversy18:32 How manners and etiquette rules help and why they matter25:17 Navigating an etiquette mishap27:47 Two powerful habits that we could all benefit from having32:12 What it takes to leave a good first impression36:07 How to give a good handshake and get out of an awkward one39:47 The importance of leading by example41:04 How to approach etiquette rules in a different culture42:45 Keeping up with the changes in social etiquette46:43 Breaks in etiquette that drive William mad49:07 William's viral, controversial How To Eat videos54:02 How to be more influential as a leader and as a new neighbor58:01 The power of humor and not taking yourself too seriously1:01:04 One etiquette rule on its way out and what should remain1:03:46 A letter to William Hanson’s younger selfFrom Our Guest:WebsiteYouTubeGet the book, Just Good Manners.Podcasts, Help I Sexted My Boss and The Luxury Podcast.The cringe comments video that Howie shows William at the start.How To Eat videos: Banana, Rice, and Peas.Catch up with my episode with 6x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis to learn how to remember names.It’s time to turn up the volume on life, make your
