12 Cornerstones of Productive Leading
The primary foundation of the 12 Cornerstones of Productive Leading is
COMMUNICATION.
The most effective, efficient and productive leaders are excellent communicators, learn to be superb communicators or surround themselves with people who communicate for them.
Here are some times to help you further develop your communication skills.
Alan
http://www.cre8ng.com
12 Cornerstones of Productive Leading
1. Communication
2. Consistent
3. Centered
4. Compromise
5. Confidence
6. Caring
7. Creditability
8. Control
9. Commitment
10. Creative
11. Challenges
12. Competence
1. Communication
How are your communication skills developing: one on one, in teams, in front of large groups?
Are you practicing some of the skills and tips we covered in Command College daily, weekly, monthly?
How would you rate your communication skills now compared to a month ago? …a year ago?
Some tips to remember…
1. S.T.I.R.
Show, Tell, Involve, Reach each person. Don’t just do only one of these.
2. Remember the people you are communicating with.
M Be logical with those who prefer that.
I Be creative and encourage others who are to be creative and ask for lots of feedback until you both agree on what was said.
N Be personal with those who prefer people to be.
D Be systematic and provide concrete examples and proofs for those who prefer that from other people.
3. Watch for body language, facial expressions, actions, eye movements to verify what people are saying and hearing.
4. Put the emphasis on them…Whats In It For Me!
5. Watch for body language, facial expressions, actions, eye movements to verify what people are saying and hearing.
6. Put the emphasis on them…Whats In It For Me!
Alan
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSP
http://www.cre8ng.com
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