How ‘To Master Your Leadership Presence’

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report
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‘When a leader’s voice for self is stronger, her presence slides out of signature voice to driving voice. When a leader’s voice for others is stronger, his presence slides out of signature voice to supportive voice.’

‘Leadership presence is the aggregate of three things: assumptions (mind), communication strategies (skill), and energy (body).’

‘To mentally condition your signature voice, you need to continually update your assumption of what you bring to the table.’

‘Being clear on your value proposition– knowing your personal brand and vision for yourself as a leader- is a key component of mental confidence.’

‘Your perspective influences your presence. As you become more senior, you need to think at the level of the organization rather than restricting your view to a function or unit. By taking a strategic perspective, you can better align and coordinate other groups and functions.’

‘Your values can either bolster your presence or get in your way. Gain clarity on your hot buttons- know what matters most to you while acknowledging that others have different values.’

‘You cannot have leadership presence without hearing what others are saying.’

‘People reveal important information, motivations, and cues during any interaction, and you need to be listening at all moments, constantly reading the room.’

‘Emotion-based listening requires you to be objective, open and curious.’

‘Great questions keep the flow of the discussion going, show your interest in the other party’s agenda, and form a bridge between you and your audience.’

‘Framing your message provides your audience with the context to interpret your message. Frames focus people on the most important issues and make your message salient to others.’

Source:

Amy Jen Su & Muriel Maignan Wilkins (2013). Own The Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence

How Authentic Leaders Build Great Organizations

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report
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‘Authentic leaders are not ego driven, nor are they driven by power or money. They are more interested in learning, self-improvement, and helping others.’

‘Communicate directly with everyone in your organization and behave genuinely regardless of formal titles.’

‘Leaders who accurately size up external events and solve problems based on this assessment tend to be capable of greater achievements.’

‘Authentic leaders focus on results- setting both short-term and longer-term goals. They are not afraid of looking vulnerable and can own up to mistakes.’

‘Emotional self-awareness will enable you to lead with composure and a full understanding of your impact on others.’

‘Knowing your emotional triggers and reactions will enable you to use this emotional knowledge to effectively navigate through challenging or difficult situations.’

‘Acting arrogantly or not showing integrity can be the kiss of death in today’s world.’

‘Coaching means going out of your way o make sure people realize their full potential.’

‘Leading an organization when times are good and things are going well is not when one thinks of flexibility.’

‘Being emotionally intelligent means you’ll have the ability to successfully distinguish the emotions best suited to a particular situation from those associated with other parts of daily life and use those emotions to navigate the decision-making process.’

Source:

Steven J. Stein (2017). The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations Through Emotional Intelligence