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Leadership Realities: The Untold Truth That Leaders And People In Power Need To Know 9/272006 |
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Seven Ways
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I would begin this newsletter by introducing you to my collogue, Lonnie Pacelli. Lonnie has also developed The Amazon Shorts 'Leadership Made Simple Series' to provide easy to understand, prescriptive advice for anyone who is put in a position to lead others. Whether you are a corporate manager, small business owner, PTA president, or non-profit manager, Leadership Made Simple has the helpful nuggets which will make a team want to follow you. To view these and other books by Lonnie Pacelli, go here. |
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Seven Ways Smart People Make Mistakes That Undermine Their Impact And Influence |
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 Observing
leaders in action, I’ve been struck by the ways that highly
intelligent and capable people handicap themselves and undermine
their impact and influence. As I see these leaders I keep
thinking about what you can do to avoid these mistakes.1)Not using a microphone in a large area. Quiet voices can’t be hard to heard when the room is large or there are many people. When you can, look at your room before you give a talk. Ask someone to listen to you speak. With no people in the room you should be heard very clearly. If you have to strain your voice at all use a microphone. Determine if you need to hold the microphone close to your mouth. A clip on is easier. 2)Talking at length and in detail when asked a question. Explaining can lose your listeners. Most people just want the headlines when they ask a question. Keep your detailed explanation to yourself but offer more if they want it. If you can’t help yourself, ask someone who is with you to remind you gently that it’s time to stop. If you know a lot that’s great but others may not be want to hear it all. 3)Getting annoyed or passionate when someone contradicts you. When you react to what others ask you are showing “defensive” behavior which just makes you look less competent and less confident. If you get upset stand up and breathe deeply. You have the most impact when you staying undefended and positive. 4)Speaking in a monotone: it’s hard to get the important words or message Your listeners hear much more when you pause and punch. Pause after every phrase and at the ends of sentences. “Punch” important words or phrases by saying them more strongly and clearly. 5)Excusing yourself about anything. Sometimes you might be tempted or something about your appearance or expertise or your ineptitude in working with equipment. Just don’t! You are undermining your credibility. 6) Using feeling words at work. Most people can’t relate to a phrase like “I feel terrible” about something. At work, they would prefer to hear you talk about what needs to happen. Action-oriented language like “We’re here to work on…” and “The difference in results means…” get people focused on moving forward. 7)Letting your body language undermine or distract Watch a videotape of yourself speaking before an audience. What do you do with you arms and hands, with your face? People who are listening are paying more attention to your body language than what you say! Find a relaxed way to hold your hands and arms. The most common one that leaders use is the “steeple” position holding your hands in front of you with the fingers touching and looking like a church steeple. Across the world this is the most common way of showing that you’re in charge and in control. |
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