Lead from Within

JANUARY 16, 2024

In today’s diverse and rapidly changing business environment, creating a safe space for all employees to speak up is crucial for fostering a healthy work culture. Be Approachable and Accessible: As a leader, being approachable is essential for creating a safe space for employees to speak up.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 26, 2019

Is your team speaking up to share ideas, best practices, and advocate for your customers? The post Speaking Up: How to Foster a Courageous Culture (A Whitepaper) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. “Why am I the only one who finds these issues? What’s wrong with my managers? Why can’t they see this stuff and fix it?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2018

“Why bother speaking up, it won’t do any good?” ” Or “I’ve tried speaking up in the past, and no one cared.” ” Or “Speaking up isn’t valued around here, I’ll just keep my head down […]. The post Why Bother Speaking Up?

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But even in small companies, management can make their employees feel alienated if they talk down to them, don’t meet them face-to-face, or if they simply don’t understand how those employees speak. So learn to speak your employees’ language! . Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash. The Interview Process.

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Leading in Context

JULY 6, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders seek the truth and speak the truth.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But knowledgeable team members who feel empowered to speak freely are one of the best sources of feedback you can find. Bringing in a third party to talk with people assures them that their replies will be anonymous, and it frees them to speak freely about management issues. Our body language sometimes speaks louder than our words.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 15, 2019

The Speak Up! You have this nagging feeling you should speak up. Yet, you just can’t speak up. Exiting the conference […] The post The Benefits Of Speaking Up appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. Exiting the conference […] The post The Benefits Of Speaking Up appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 12, 2019

If there’s intent to aid in improving those mistakes or faults, because they’re really mistakes or faults and not merely biases, then lots of work comes after speaking. Explore your purpose for speaking by asking yourself some questions. Criticizing for any of these reasons speaks volumes about someone’s character. Oscar Wilde.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 24, 2019

The Speak Up! By not speaking up, you’re sending a crystal clear message to those you’re leading and those you’re influencing. They desire to hear from you and learn from […] The post The Damage To Your Reputation From Not Speaking Up appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 30, 2013

Situations where public speaking is required can range from simply speaking up at a meeting, to pitching a [.]. Leadership Development preparation presentation public speaking''' Not only is this important to be able to get your points across clearly, but because it improves credibility as a leader.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Like most things, the art of effective speaking has evolved and changed. Incorporate interactive elements: In the past, public speaking was often a one-way communication channel, with the speaker delivering their message and the audience listening passively. Here are five key techniques that are powerful and relevant today.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 15, 2019

A lot of us grew up with the idea that if you just do good work, it will speak for itself. If you’re a leader in that kind of place, the work doesn’t speak for itself; you have to speak for the work. There are seven questions you need to answer when you speak for the work: What is the work?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Public speaking, a skill that often stirs a mix of excitement and anxiety, is an invaluable tool in our personal and professional lives. This article aims to provide practical tips and strategies to enhance your confidence in public speaking, tailored to resonate with the nuances of the UK audience.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

And speaking from who you are gives you credibility—an earned authority—and opens the door for you to turn listeners into followers. When you connect with an audience from who you are, you are speaking authentically. It is a valuable collection of principles to help us develop our leadership presence when speaking.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 3, 2019

The Speak Up! I know how hard it can be to speak up. While you may have that little voice inside of your head telling you that you could mess this up, there’s something this voice isn’t […] The post What You’re Saying About Yourself When You Fail To Speak Up appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 8, 2022

Speaking up at work is generally considered a very good thing, so employers and managers often strive to support staff in doing so. Such efforts often focus on overt forms of speaking up, but research from Iowa State University highlights a more subtle form of speaking up that may be just as important.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 31, 2022

Britons are notoriously bad when it comes to speaking other languages. Indeed, a survey from the European Commission found that 62% of Brits can’t speak anything other than English. This compares to the EU average of 56% speaking at least one other language.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2021

Speaking up at work is generally seen as a good thing, and the likes of Harvard’s Amy Edmondson have spoken and written at great length about the value of psychological safety at work. New research from the University of Pennsylvania explores why employees tend to be uncomfortable with speaking up, and what managers can do about it.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Speaking up. In their latest book, Provoke , they argue that our workplaces are often environments in which freedom of expression is wholly insufficient, with cultures that often subtly, or actively, discourage dissenting voices from speaking up. Improving diversity.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 27, 2013

Distraction speaks louder than words. Getting work done. You’re trying hard to give everyone the attention they need. It’s hard. If you’re like me, being spread too thin leads to distracted focus. What Your Team Hears When You Can’t Hear Them… You are not that important to me Others matter more Your [.].

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Have you ever been on a conference call and felt like you were speaking to the mute button? 6 Tips for Speaking To Be Heard appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Have you ever been in a meeting where 2 people said exactly the same thing … but one person got heard and the other did not? Sometimes its position. [.]

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It’s quite frustrating to not be heard when you speak up, and unfortunately, it’s more common than you might think. Speaking up in a group setting is one of the biggest challenges many people face. The post How to Make Your Point and Be Heard When You Speak appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 19, 2012

This past Thursday, Jennifer Miller (@JenniferVMiller) took turn with a post called How to Get Your Team to Speak Up. Posted in Best of Blogs Series [link] Twice a month, Lead Change Group authors write a blog post on the SmartBlog on Leadership site.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Speaking spontaneously can be a powerful way for leaders to communicate with their teams. But such spontaneity comes with many pitfalls that can derail the speaker’s message. Beware of rambling on, using inappropriate humor, and not staying attuned to your audience.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The best have a powerful way of speaking, —they’ve learned how to make sure their words have positive impact. Lead from within: Learn to speak like a powerful leader and be careful with your words, because they are the difference between your success and failure. Every successful leader has their own way of communicating.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

We've all been there — a daunting project, an overbearing boss, or a coworker who doesn't seem to understand boundaries. In the professional realm, challenges are inevitable, but it's not the problem that defines us; it's how we approach it. And in the context of the workplace, it's all about how to complain the right way.

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CEO Insider

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a leader, when is it important to speak up? Some of the biggest problems people create for themselves involve speaking versus listening, (i.e. speaking when you shouldn’t, and not speaking when you should). When should you listen? Copyright The CEOWORLD magazine Limited 2021. All rights reserved.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Speaking with negativity. If you’re known as a leader who’s always talking about problems, complaining and stuck in negativity, people will become discouraged when you speak. The post The Simple Reasons People Stop Listening When You Speak appeared first on Lolly Daskal. It’s as simple as that. How to Succeed as A New Leader.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 4, 2014

#31 Speak in Bullet Points or Paragraphs – Whenever possible, deliver your message in the preferred style of the listener: bullet point or paragraph. The post To Build Relationships, Speak in Bullet Points or Paragraphs appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard. He/she will become impatient if made to wait for the bottom line.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 23, 2019

You might not enjoy it, but leading includes public speaking. Speaking skills matter when you lead meetings for teams, boards, or the entire company. You can’t lead without speaking in public. How to… Continue reading →

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 6, 2012

In researching for my book, DARE, I came across great articles about speaking truth to leaders, and the reasons leaders need their followers to challenge them. The courage to speak truth to power is unfortunately more uncommon than most would prefer. The timing is critical to find the dare within you to “speak truth to power.”

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2018

I recently heard Richard Branson say how much he hates public speaking. I have to admit I was more than a little surprised, because I constantly see him out and about on the speaking circuit. Along with his feelings, he shared some of the secrets that he finds helpful when he has to speak in public. Speak from the heart.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

KJV 1900) 16 reasons people don’t listen when you speak: Too many words. Uncertainty promotes apathy. For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” (KJV You’re a… Continue reading → Communication Leading Power Leadership'

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A quick Google search on “ how to speak up at work ” would fetch you around 1,00,00,00,000 page results full of self-confidence secrets and tips. It’s clear that like you there are thousands of people hesitating to speak up at work. Being able to speak candidly may seem like a simple concept, but it can be complicated.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

My method of Redden Mit h’arzTM, translated from Yiddish, means “speak from the heart.” Speaking from the heart is not about the right time or place but about doing the right thing. Don’t think Here we go again—I will never get a chance to speak. Speak from the heart. Let the heart speak where difficulty resides.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 9, 2017

In contrast, passively letting your quality work speak for itself would leave you unnoticed, although many people view this as their sole strategy for advancement. Speak up during meetings to demonstrate your expertise and self-confidence. How should I approach my work in order to become more visible in my workplace ?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Speak Your Truth To Power. weaving a tighter pattern when we look back over the tapestry of our life and finally see where that pretty colorful thread we once played with has lead us in maturity. Reflective leaders usually have many such stories at play in their [.]

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