‘Stop Drowning In Work’

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Do not rush yourself. Do not do too much. Do not take more than you can handle. If you are feeling stressed out, take a break.

According to Nick, ‘Planning covers meetings, work management, and goals.’

You could have the best golf club in the world, but if you’re using it to play tennis, it’s not going to do much good!’

‘Internal communication tools are great for conversations, brainstorming, and annoucements- but they’re not great for getting work done.’

‘Teams should strive to create a communication environment where they pull the information they need when they need it, rather them having information being constantly pushed at them.’

‘You want a tool that can handle all the interconnected work going on in your organization- not just projects!

‘No agenda, no meeting.’

‘As you begin using a work management tool with your team, keep in mind this core principle: if it’s related to work that is being done or will be done, it goes in your work management tool.’

‘Process management tools answer the question: How?

‘Knowledge bases answer standard questions: who, what, where, when, and/or why?’

Source:

Nick Sonnenberg (2023). Come Up For Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work

How ‘To Master Your Leadership Presence’

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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