Communications Insight For More Inspiring Leaders Get an Early Touch of the Ball

Get an Early Touch of the Ball

 26th Apr 2022
 
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With meetings, be sure to get an “early touch of the ball”.

Say something in the opening minutes.

(Ideally, in addition to a personal greeting.)

Especially relevant for more junior people.

The longer you remain silent, the more the pressure builds, the more awkward it may become…

#meetings #sales #communication #businessdevelopment #rapport #personaldevelopment

Simon led by example and provided clear tips on structure, inserting words, leading with stories and stance. Now I can sense the distinct uptick in engagement in a room of diverse nationalities and backgrounds... prepare more comfortably around my key messages and theme.

 

Tarun Varma | Pershing Square Scholar, University of Oxford, 1+1 MBA, MSc Child Development and Education Fellow 2011, Teach for India

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