Leaders who present well, extend their influence, broaden their impact, and advance their careers. Great talkers have an advantage. Two questions: Ask the most important question presenters forget to ask. How do you… Continue reading
Quiet leaders struggle with talkers. They wonder if we’ll ever shut up. Power and position invite leaders to talk too much. 10 dangers of talkative leaders: Forgetfulness. By the time you stop talking, they forgot what they were… Continue reading
There are no casual words, when it comes to leadership. Every word delivers results. Determine desired results before opening your mouth. Words: Build or destroy. Energize or anesthetize. Push forward or hold back.… Continue reading
The problems of leadership begin with words. Say the wrong thing and clients head for the door. Relationships blow up. Production declines. Tensions escalate. Employees lose motivation. Words are the most powerful tool of… Continue reading
Foolish words are tolerated at first and ignored in the end. Wise words, capture hearts. People who want to make things better, rally around leaders who talk to make things better. Leaders talk to: Uncover energy… Continue reading
Long emails get pushed aside or ignored. “One of the worst things in people’s careers is to be ignored.” Joseph McCormack, author of, “Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less.” People form… Continue reading
