VIDEO OF THE MONTH: An Approach That Can Change Your Life: The 5 Chairs with Louise Evans
On Thursday, July 27th, the T2 Center offered a TLP Quick Connects session with Emily Morash on the topic of the Five Chairs.
The session was great and really got the participants thinking about mindful leadership and how they react to situations in their day-to-day work. For those who did not have the opportunity to participate, we wanted to share this Ted Talk that Emily recommended. The video is a bit longer than one we would normally provide, but it is very good and will give you some solid takeaways for your leadership toolkit.
Enjoy! Look forward to seeing you at the next TLP Quick Connects.
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: How Great Leaders Communicate to Create Movement by Dave Ferguson
I had just finished listening to a forty-five-minute presentation from someone who’s impressive bio included, “industry pioneer, social entrepreneur, author, venture philanthropist and one the greatest positive influences of our generation.”
I was in awe of his accomplishments, but in my mind, I began to critique his communication skills: “Does he have a stutter? He never made me laugh. At times he was boring. However, he did have a clear big idea. He definitely spoke with conviction.”
I would never say this out loud, but then I thought to myself, “I’m a better communicator than him…” and then I wondered, “How come I don’t get the results that he gets?"
Have you ever had the experience I just described? You are listening to another leader share their vision, strategy or philosophy and you walk away shaking your head thinking, “She’s good, but not that good. How does she accomplish so much more than me?”
The leaders who create movement and change the world are leaders who are not always the best at giving a speech, but they have discovered how to communicate at a different level.
The best leaders have discovered the secret of level three communication. Their influence goes beyond words or even their actions. Instead, they multiply their influence as others repeat their words and live out their values. Most leaders have figured out level one and two; but it is only the great ones who have discovered level three.
In July, Gabriella M. Circosta-Cohee, P.E., was promoted to Chief Engineer for the Town of Greenwich.
Gabriella is a TLP Cohort #4 alumna. All of us at the T2 Center could not be prouder of Gabriella and are so happy for her accomplishments. So well deserved!
"How to Become a Good Team Leader and Supervisor and Earn the Respect" by TR. Sabra
-Book Reviewed by TLP Cohort #8 Member
The book is written from the point of being in a “machine shop” and many of the concepts were relatable. The book was easy to read and understand. It was a rather quick read, while also broken up into sections nicely if you needed to quickly reread. It was a good book for someone brand new to supervision and a good refresher for others.
“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.”
~Carol Burnett
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