I’ve been reading The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. They collected stories from ordinary people — the experiences they recalled when asked to think of a peak leadership experience. Despite differences in culture, gender, age, and other variables, these “Personal Best” stories revealed similar patterns of behavior. They found…
David Slagle shared some insightful thoughts with Leadership Journal about the subject of storytelling. He notes it’s not enough to have a great story; you have to tell it well. Storytelling is a vital component of effective teaching and communication. Here are his tips: 1. Never introduce a story by telling your audience how they…
Thank you @PastorJarrod for this link. The words we choose can make all the difference! Leaders should remember this when casting VISION.
Our WORDS tend to be the thing that gets us into trouble more than any other thing in our lives. Our WORDS have tremendous consequence don’t they? Words can be our greatest source of inspiration… our greatest means of motivation… and our most effective tool in reconciliation. They are one of many different expressions of…
As a leader you must be able to clearly communicate your organization’s strategy, vision and value. Stacey Hanke of MORE Magazine offers five strategies to help you communicate with impact and influence, and ensure that your message is heard. 1. Pause 2. Make Eye Contact 3. Vocal Projection 4. Use Gestures with Purpose 5. Get…