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Storytelling at work
Most leaders understand the importance of great communication skills. However, many have yet to discover the single strongest communication mechanism ever created, the story. All leaders should be good storytellers because stories help information stick in you brain more effectively. They bring a message to life. Consider this example. I could tell you to be careful, and never allow your pursuit of efficiency or effectiveness to harm your pursuit of the other, because we need both. Or, I could help you see that point more clearly by sharing this story. So I was teaching a graduate leadership course one night. Talking about the unexpected downside of systems created to help us be more efficient. You see while certain systems have helped us create more efficient processes, they've also inadvertently sacrificed a little effectiveness. They can sometimes be shortsighted and inhibit needed change. So, I'm in the middle of delivering this lecture and a man in the class started laughing, a…
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Creating a lasting first impression2m 33s
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Reading body language2m 51s
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Becoming a better listener2m 44s
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Communicating with candor2m 16s
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Storytelling at work2m 39s
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Using persuasion at work2m 50s
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5 Phrases to Avoid2m 39s
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The keys to great conversation2m 20s
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Selling your ideas2m 30s
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Leading with ideas over numbers4m 10s
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Developing executive presence2m 56s
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Speaking to be heard3m 8s
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Using positive power and politics3m 8s
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Structuring an effective presentation3m 13s
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How to deliver an effective presentation2m 44s
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Dealing with inappropriate comments2m 43s
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How to improve communication immediately2m 59s
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How to show respect2m 43s
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Avoiding the seven toxic words3m 14s
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