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How to Rehearse for a Big Presentation

1/30/2024

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If you want to create a high impact presentation, rehearsal is crucial, but memorization is not the answer. 

Writing in the Harvard Business Review, Harvard professor Carmine Gallo says, “The best speakers make presentations look effortless, precisely because they put so much effort into perfecting their delivery.” He offers guidelines for getting the most out of rehearsal time.  Here are 5 key practices. 

  • Commit to improvement:  For exponential improvement, commit to rehearsing far more than ever before.  Repeating the first few minutes of your introduction as you drive or walk counts toward your goal. If there’s an especially complex or technical section of the presentation, spend more time practicing those.
  • Start as strong as you end:  The two most important parts of your presentation are the beginning and end. The intro sets the stage and gives your audience a reason to care. Your conclusion determines what content people will walk away with, and how they will feel overall. So nail down the first two minutes and last two minutes of your presentation. Spontaneity can live in the middle.
  • Practice under mild stress: Researchers agree the best way to deliver an outstanding presentation is to practice under stress. In her book Choke, Sian Beilock examined individuals who perform best when it counts most. “Even practicing under mild levels of stress can prevent you from choking when high levels of stress come around,” she writes.  Become accustomed to being in front of an audience, even if it’s just one or two people.
  • Record your Rehearsal:  Audio only goes so far, so be sure to do some video recordings on your phone. Notice where you might be fidgeting or fumbling words and give those spots extra attention. 
  • Ask for feedback: Preview your presentation in front of colleagues who will give you honest and constructive feedback.

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Kindness at Work Pays Off

1/23/2024

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In these times of economic pressures, geopolitical unrest, and even looming layoffs, kindness at work is not a luxury, but a necessity.

Decades of research suggests that a leader’s kindness at work helps them retain top talent, establish a thriving culture, and enhance productivity & engagement. It also speaks volumes about individual character, commitment, and values. 

Writing in The Harvard Business Review, Andrew Swinand, CEO of Publicis Group Creative and Production U.S. and CEO of The Leo Burnett Group, offers advice for cultivating kindness at work.

  • Be kind to yourself. In order to be a valuable, thoughtful team member you must first be disciplined about your own physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
  • Do your job well. Set daily goals, and hold yourself accountable. When you see colleagues struggling, offer to help. Even the smallest favors can foster a sense of camaraderie.
  • Cement social connections. Make plans to meet personally with your colleagues. Inquire about their lives and listen actively.
  • Recognize and acknowledge others. Authentic, thoughtful interactions show that you’re thinking about the other person and acknowledging their unique attributes.
  • Be conscientious with your feedback. Offer feedback for the advancement of the person receiving it and the overall success of your company.

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Surviving Interruptions

1/16/2024

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Tired of people finishing your sentences or cutting your stories or opinions short to interject their own? What can you do about annoying interruptions?

For many of us, being interrupted can feel diminishing and condescending, says Maria Venetis, an associate professor of Communication at Rutgers University. Sometimes it’s even “enraging,” she added, “because it suggests that my ideas or my participation aren’t valid.”  Interrupters often have, or believe they have, more power, and they’re used to having people defer when they talk. Jancee Dunn, of The New York Times, studied how to handle interruptions at work and in relationships, and offers these suggestions.

At work:
  • Pick your moments. Whether to speak up or let an interruption slide might depend on the importance of your point or whether the interrupter is a repeat offender.
  • If you choose to persevere, say something like, “Hold on, I'd like to finish my point.” Or, “Just a sec and I’ll yield the floor.”
  • If you’re frequently cut off during meetings, enlist a work buddy who can jump in. (“I’d love to hear what Elisa was saying.”)
  • You can also address interruptions before they begin by saying: “I have something to share. I’ll only take a few minutes, and then I’d like to hear your thoughts.” 

In personal relationships:
  • Start a conversation about the issue when you are not in the heat of the moment. Then explore the root cause. Ask each other questions like: “How would you describe our conversations and how can they be better?” 
  • Subtle body language can work too. If your partner is “coming in hot,” lean forward and put a hand on their forearm, or lift a “hang on” finger.

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Do You Know How To Thank?

1/9/2024

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By now most of us are aware that employees become more motivated and engaged when their leaders express gratitude. Expressing gratitude can be more motivating to employees than money.

But it's 
how you thank that matters. A mere “drive by” recognition can have the opposite effect, according to Vidyard CEO Michael Litt. “They start to come off like cheap motivational techniques," he says. "On the flip side, they also run the risk of conditioning teams to expect constant positive reinforcement for meeting the basic requirements of their jobs.”

So, what to do? Fast Company editor Lydia Dishman offers these 3 opportunities:
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  1. Offer opportunities for the employee to participate in coveted projects or in meetings with important people.
  2. Ask them what they've been up to lately and what fires they may have put out. Give them an opportunity to brag about their achievements.
  3. Ask: “How can I help support you right now?”  This shows you share a commitment to their success. 

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