Speaking As a Leader: How to Lead Every Time You Speak...From Board Rooms to Meeting Rooms, From Town Halls to Phone CallsMake every communication count—with a simple, four-step speaking model Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of a thousand, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well—in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how to make the most of your daily communications, creating a presence on the job as a genuine and constant leader. In this eye-opening guide, aspiring (and established) leaders can enhance their reputations and influence by following a few simple steps. Speaking as a Leader:
With Speaking as a Leader, you'll learn to tap into your innate leadership skills at every occasion—whether small or large—and earn the sort of respect that creates devoted friends and passionate supporters. |
Contents
Think beyond Hierarchies | 17 |
Move from Negatives to Positives | 35 |
Listen Listen Listen | 49 |
Commit to Communicating | 59 |
SCRIPT YOURSELF AS A LEADER | 69 |
What Is a Leaders Script? | 71 |
Open with a Grabber | 77 |
State Your Subject | 87 |
Be Personal | 145 |
Be Eloquent | 153 |
Dont Be Um Tentative | 161 |
Take the Numb out of Numbers | 167 |
Jokes Are Not for Leaders | 173 |
ACHIEVE A LEADERS PRESENCE | 177 |
Bring Your Script to Life | 179 |
You Are the Best Visual | 187 |
Lead with a Message | 91 |
Develop a Persuasive Structure | 101 |
Close with a Call to Action | 113 |
USE THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP | 121 |
Speak with Clarity | 123 |
Take the Jar out of Jargon | 131 |
Be Conversational | 137 |