It doesn’t matter WHAT you know… if you can’t communicate what you know in a way that creates connection, increases clarity, and builds trust. Here are some quick tips on how to do just that: Create connection: Be strategic in how you begin a conversation, a meeting, or presentation. Increase...
What if your introduction could change your listener’s brains? The reality is…you WILL change your listener’s brains. The real question is HOW you want to change them and WHAT you can do to make that happen. In his 2018 TED talk, Simon Lancaster compares presenters to drug...
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and one of the most commonly reported social fears. One way to minimize the fear of public speaking is to remember that you have given hundreds of thousands of presentations in your lifetime. It’s true! Every time you are in...
First impressions matter…so make the first 5 words count. How often do we hear people begin presentations, meetings, classes, etc. with something like “I’m so excited to…”, “Thank you for being here…,” or my favorite “We have a lot to cover so let’s get …” Your brain...
You’ve heard “I’ll believe it when I see it.” The truth is, “you’ll see it when you believe it.” A few facts about beliefs: Beliefs are powerful Beliefs lie Beliefs bias your brain Beliefs can stunt your growth If we want real culture change, let’s start identifying and challenging beliefs. I can...
High performers realize that they are the most influential person in their life. Why? Because they have a running dialogue in their head 24/7. For that reason, let’s guard what we think about. In the words of the Apostle Paul, they take “every thought captive.” Research from...
One signature behavior of emotionally intelligent leaders is inspiration. Those who know me well know that I’m a recovering English teacher with a love for words. The word, “inspire” literally means “to give life.” One of the best ways you can give life is simply to start...
Stop for a moment. Grab a pen and a sticky note. Write down 3 words to describe who you WANT to be as a leader. (Ok...
Company culture may be hard to define, but you know when you see one - a great company culture, that is. Building a culture is not as simple as providing perks like free coffee and snacks, extra days off and dog-friendly work spaces. It's more...
“Communication is merely an exchange of information, but connection is an exchange of our humanity.” ~ Sean Stephenson When you’re human, people are more likely to listen. Here are 5 tips for enhancing communication by increasing human connection. Deactivate fear The best way to take power away from...
