Talk like a leader, think like a leader and act like a leader.
Get rid of passive words and phrases i.e. “just”, “frankly” & “to be honest” are a few.
Please and other beggar phrases will end the perception of who are.
Long flowery speeches also bug most of us with ADHD.
Make three bullet points as the major article of your presention and have no more two additional minor objectives.
Stop freaking talking about yourself. No one gives a damn.
WIIFM. Whats...In...It...For...Me?
Be a why guy, “why” is the reason for doing anything.
Is that why transformative or traditional excuse making.
Why do you say that?
Why do you want to do that?
What is your expected outcome, if you do this?
Ask excellent questions, obtain superior information and you’ll create deep and meaningful relationships.
How and when are also important factors.
Both you and Tired&Retired have both made interesting comments in this thread regarding the use of speech and stuff to hypnotize, or lead, or perhaps mind-control groups of individuals.
I have recently been involved in a group situation where an organization has been dealing with the behavior and mis-behavior of several individuals who have, in essence created a mini-cult within the organization, to its detriment.
As a result, I find myself trying to even understand all of this stuff. As a club officer, I’m told I’m a terrible leader. Where is one supposed to learn leadership? (The military didn’t want me). I’m obviously a terrible sociopath, not nearly manipulative enough.
I’m beginning to think that the way the world really must work is like some kind of pyramid of sociopathy where the more skilled and effective sociopaths rise to the top, while the gullible and deluded labor away at the bottom.
Perhaps I’m just cynical.
The reason I’m posting this to you two is that I feel like you’ve posted two sides of a very similar coin. Knowledge is power, and I’m feeling a little short of it. Where can I go to learn more about these things you speak of? Books? Websites???
I’m tired of feeling like my life and the lives of my friends (and countrymen) are subject to the wiles of these deceivers. I want to be able to arm myself and others to be able to recognize, resist and fight back against those who manipulate them to gain their own advantages.
Sometimes, it just feel so hopeless.
Any thoughts/comments?