Communications Insight For More Inspiring Leaders A Simple Tip on Leadership Communication

A Simple Tip on Leadership Communication

 23rd Apr 2022
 
 
leadership communication
 
 
For a stronger emotional connection in your #leadershipcommunication

Don’t publicise your private life.

Personalise professional experience.
 
Here are a few tips to do just that!

* You can use a literal anecdote

* You can reference “people” (either specifically or more generally) rather than “concepts”

* You ask yourself “how do I know my point/message” is true/important based on Experience rather than mere rational evidence

* You pay attention to your energy when speaking on the topic - do you “feel” sthg when voicing it … or are you flat and transactional in the explanation? Prioritise the former!

* Show rather than explain

* Be specific on WHEN you’ve seen your message/point in action

* Use a time phrase - it’s the gateway to a story

 I was recently promoted into a role where public speaking and inspiring people has become more central to my ability to be effective. I was amazed by how effective just one session was. I heard indirectly that my presentation had been particularly inspirational - one person even contacted the Director of my organisation to say how impressed he had been. Without any exaggeration, I give all this credit to Simon.

 

Esther Stevenson | Former Head of Africa, Christian Aid

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