LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE Appearance 5% Communication - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE Appearance 5% Communication - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE Appearance 5% Communication 28% Gravitas 67% Leadership Presence Strong Signature Voice Driving Voice Assumptions/Beliefs Assumptions/Beliefs We are here to get things done in We are just here to
Leadership Presence
Gravitas 67%
Communication
28% Appearance 5%
Driving Voice
Assumptions/Beliefs
- We are just here to get the job done
- I know the right answer and how to solve the
problems
Communications Strategies
- Direct or domineering language
- Advocates strongly but often fails to listen
Energy
- Takes up space
- May draw attention to themselves
Signature Voice
Assumptions/Beliefs
- We are here to get things done in
partnership
- I see the future, and will enlist others to
achieve it
Communications Strategies
- Uses clear and inclusive language
- Adaptability of advocacy, inquiry, and framing
Energy
- Appears confident and humble
- Strong and open
Passive Voice
Assumptions/Beliefs
- I can’t really change anything
- They’ll ask if they need anything from me
Communications Strategies
- Conversations may be kept internal
- Low on both advocacy or asking questions
Energy
- Low visibility
- May fade into background in meetings
Supportive Voice
Assumptions/Beliefs
- It’s important to be a team player and respect
authority
- My boss is setting the direction: my job is to
make sure it gets done well
Communications Strategies
- May use apologetic, deferential language
- Strong at listening but often unclear in impactful
advocacy
Energy
- May sound quiet or hesitant
- May slouch or appear over-eager
Voice for Self
Voice for Others Strong Weak Strong
Signature Voice
Voice for Self
Assertive Competitive Authority
Voice for Others
Collaborative Relationship Empathy
Finding Your Signature Voice
Reflect & Gather Data
Evaluate & Refine Experiment & Do Plan & Strategize
Accountability Achievement Adaptability Ambition Autonomy Balance (work/home) Creativity Curiosity Decisiveness Dependability Discipline Diversity Generosity Happiness Health Hard work Hierarchy Honesty Logic Long-term perspective Loyalty Making a difference Mission Open-mindedness Responsibility Reward Security Risk-taking Safety Simplicity Challenge Clarity Coaching Commitment Caution Community involvement Compassion Efficiency Effectiveness Empathy Enthusiasm Entrepreneurism Excellence Expertise Hope Human rights Humility Humor/fun Inclusiveness Informality Information sharing Initiative Organizational growth Passion Patience Performance Personal growth Positive attitude Power Social responsibility Spirituality/faith Strength Success Teamwork Transparency Competence Continuous learning Consensus Cooperation Courage Fairness Financial stability Flexibility Formality Freedom Friendship Innovation Intelligence Interdependence Knowledge Leaving a legacy Listening Productivity Professional growth Quality Recognition Respect Resilience Trust Truth Vision Wealth Well-being