Basic presentation speaking tips for leaders
While most people assume that leaders are comfortable presenting, the skill set of public speaking can be a separate challenge. With Matt’s help, Alan offers simple, easy to follow pointers for leaders new to presenting.
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“What do you want that you’re not getting?”
Sometimes we work with people who are hard to read, tough to please, or simply “high maintenance.”
Tabby and Alan discuss a question that we can use when we’re at the end of our rope…
Jayson and Alan talk about the obstacle to potential…
p=P-i
Performance equals Potential minus Interference.
Jayson and Alan talk about the way this simple equation helps us decide a course of action.
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Leaders tell people “why”
Sarah and Alan have a conversation about subtle, non-patronizing ways to engage people by telling them “why.”
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Behavior-outcome statements at Disney
Positive leadership is strong, not soft
When we talk about keeping things “positive,” sometimes people misinterpret this as “soft” leadership that doesn’t allow for high standards and hard work.
Wrong. Positive leadership can easily keep the standards high.
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Positive leadership is not soft.
Positivity as an essential part of leadership.
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All Solutions are a Temporary Resting Place
Why we NEVER “arrive” – no groove lasts forever. This time, Sarah does most of the talking.
This video will help you deal with the frustration of changing circumstances.
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Feedback: the “silver bullet.”
Tabby and Alan outline the value of timely, specific feedback; in just a couple minutes, you’ll have greater insight on improving engagement on your team.
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How to deal with self-centered behavior…
In a sense, self-centered behavior is normal.
If people tend to act in self-interest, how do WE deal with that, and get THEM to think beyond themselves? Take a couple minutes to hear Matt and Alan address this.
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Putting conference learning into ACTION…
A visual example of using a simple system to take ACTION on what you’ve learned at a conference or other professional development event.
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Leaders organize their tasks – here’s one way…
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Here’s an easy way to organize it quickly and get to work!
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Sarah and Alan: Effective Leaders Over-Communicate
Sarah and Alan talk about ways to convey information multiple ways, multiple times.
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Matt and Alan use “instead of” instead of “don’t”
We talk about the ways to casually and effectively use “instead of” as a replacement for “don’t” in order to give folks a positive direction.
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