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

 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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