Comments on: Want to be an effective Leader? You need to examine your Track Words

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:34:45 +0000

In reply to Yvonne A Jones. I can relate to your wanting to switch over to the pdfs, Yvonne. When we know the presenter we might ignore the mannerisms, not notice them or even find them appealing. When it comes to a first time participant, it's a different ball game. Thanks for sharing your experience and insights.

By: Yvonne A Jones

Yvonne A Jones — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 21:02:26 +0000

This has been an informative post as you dived into something I may not have focused on in the role of a leader. There is no question about it, though, that the way we communicate can have a huge impact on the roles we play in life.

As I was reading I thought of a program I recently purchased where the program developer narrated over the Powerpoint. After watching a few of the videos, I’ve changed to the pdf, which was thankfully included in the package. She has some annoying mannerisms and phrases that she peppers throughout the monologue, that I find extremely annoying.

Words, phrases, and speech props can definitely detract from our credibility. Thank you, Vatsala!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:26:04 +0000

In reply to Suzie Cheel.

Our words can empower or dilute our leadership persona, Suzie. There are lots of words that need to be banished from the Executive’s vocabulary. I’m glad you loved the quote – I do too!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:24:39 +0000

In reply to Sue Kearney. The toffee candies were a hit back then, Sue, because nobody had ever tried that tactic to keep the audience's attention. :) As leaders, we need to sometimes think outside of the box. LOL

By: Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 09:30:39 +0000

Wow this is powerful I think the word habits is important to know about . I do love the Sinel quotexx thinking more deeply about leadership

By: Sue Kearney

Sue Kearney — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:43:19 +0000

Great reminders to help me stay conscious of my presence, my pacing, and words. Thanks! And I love the toffee candies!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:42:30 +0000

In reply to Reba Linker. The toffee throw idea worked well, Reba. The participants didn't know what to make of it and put it down to my being a foreigner with some strange Indian quirk. :) It's true that women need to be more assertive in the corporate world. I normally see the behavior swinging between timidness and pure fire breathing aggression. There is a middle path where one can retain one's feminine side and yet be assertive and I love teaching women professionals all about it!

By: Reba Linker

Reba Linker — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:57:19 +0000

I love this post as I am fascinated by human interaction and communication. I loved the toffee throw idea! I also loved your list of word-habits to look out for. Women have particular challenges in corporate-leadership-speak as we’ve often been taught to be apologetic, or less than positive or are unused to being unashamedly assertive. It takes awareness and practice. Thank you for this!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:52:04 +0000

In reply to Susan Mary Malone.

Thanks for sharing your insights, Susan. Speaking in plain English or any language carries more weight than demonstrating that one is a Jargon Master. Interestingly, I recently signed up for a free mini-course that had caught my attention and the person who had provided the course had some great content – except that I dropped out after the second video because my head hurt with all the jargon that wasn’t explained properly to start with. I might return someday to the series but yes, jargon lost me. 🙂

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:49:37 +0000

In reply to Jodi Sky. Thanks, Jodi. :)