Speaking As a Leader: How to Lead Every Time You Speak...From Board Rooms to Meeting Rooms, From Town Halls to Phone Calls
- 2h 56m
- Judith Humphrey
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
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:
- Shows how to structure your thoughts and message in any situation using a four-step model
- Offers tips on listening effectively, in three dimensions
- Details why you are the best visual and how to avoid "Death by PowerPoint"
- Offers guidance on taking the "numb" out of numbers
- Includes tips on moving from subject to message
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.
About the Author
Judith Humphrey is Founder and President of The Humphrey Group, one of North America's premier executive communications firms. For over 20 years The Humphrey Group has been coaching thousands of senior business people who wish to lead every time they speak. The firm's training programs, such as Speaking as a Leader and Taking the Stage, have been delivered globally to over 100,000 people directly and through train-the-trainer programs. The Humphrey Group's clients include blue chip companies around the world. Judith has published articles in the Harvard Management Communication Letter, Vital Speeches of the Day, and Presentations That Persuade and Motivate (Harvard Business School Press). The Humphrey Group has offices in Toronto and Vancouver and its website is thehumphreygroup.com.
In this Book
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Preface
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Speaking as an Act of Leadership
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Begin with Vision
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Think beyond Hierarchies
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Move from Information to Inspiration
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Move from Negatives to Positives
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Speak with Conviction
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Listen, Listen, Listen
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Commit to Communicating
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What Is a Leader's Script?
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Open with a Grabber
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State Your Subject
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Lead with a Message
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Develop a Persuasive Structure
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Close with a Call to Action
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Speak with Clarity
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Take the “Jar” out of Jargon
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Be Conversational
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Be Personal
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Be Eloquent
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Don't Be … Um … Tentative
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Take the “Numb” out of Numbers
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Jokes Are Not for Leaders
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Bring Your Script to Life
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You Are the Best Visual
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The Eyes of a Leader
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Suit the Action to the Word
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Find Your Leader's Voice
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