Introverts’ speaking style aids leadership?

This Forbes article suggests that introverts make better leaders by playing to their strengths, rather than fighting them–and cites a lot of speaking skills to bolster its point:

• By using a “think first, talk later” approach, introverts give themselves time to ponder, while appearing measured and thoughtful; this also gives subordinates a chance to contribute and can keep leaders from making mistakes by jumping in too fast.
• They ask questions and take an in-depth approach to conversations, yielding more learning and understanding.
• They appear calm, usually through anticipating issues, practicing what to say, and getting themselves in the right frame of mind before communicating.

via eloquentwoman.blogspot.com

The Eloquent Woman tipped me off to another article about introverts, speaking, and leadership styles. It’s easy to think of the introverted style as being a handicap, so it’s nice to see a catalog of the ways that introversion can be an asset. Click through for the whole post from The Eloquent Woman and for the original article from Forbes,

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Making Metaphors Memorable

In this clip, after introducing the idea that the system has suffered a heart attack, he goes on to round off the point with a 3-part list – and it’s worth remembering that his PhD was in economics, not medicine (or rhetoric):

CABLE: This was an enormous shock to the system – a big economic heart attack – so it’s not surprising that a lot of damage has been done …

[1] … we’ve got a patient that’s in intensive care,

[2] it’s been rescued from a disastrous heart attack

[3] but it still needs the monetary steroids.

via maxatkinson.blogspot.com

Here’s a British blogger who’s found in an impromptu speech a brilliant metaphor that makes a complex topic vivid and immediate: the speaker forgets the complex, specialized language of economics and uses the language that most of us speak. Found via @OliviaMitchell at Twitter.

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Bring Your Personality When You Speak!

Next time you prepare your presentation,make it more personal, include a story involving you.

“It used to be that women thought they had to check their personalities at the door. But the more you need to hide, the less fulfilled you’ll be. We need to bring more of ourselves into that door, into our workspace, so we feel more at home. ” Charlene Li (Co-author of Groundswell, thought leader on emerging technologies)

Why Personality matters?

When people start talking about what happens to them, they become real. You can identify and you feel connected, closer. I am not speaking about disclosing your private life and secret garden, but moving from strictly professional to “more of YOU” into your professional life.

via geronimocoaching.com

A great post from Marion Chapsal’s blog. She’s directed it to women speakers, but I think there’s something here for all of us. Go to the whole post for some great presentations that take the argument further and show that you really can make a difference.

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Tom Peters on Strategic Listening

Tom Peters’ Leadership Thoughts: Listening

via youtube.com

I don’t know what I like more–Peters and his idea or this Twitter post from @OliviaMitchell that led me to the video:

Take your audience with you on a wave of passion – watch the master Tom Peters

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What are Your 2009 speaking goals?

What are your New Year’s resolutions for your public speaking? It’s the time of year when many set goals–and I’d like to capture the list of public speaking resolutions for readers of this blog. Share your goals, wishlists, hopes and plans in the comments below, or on the wall of The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. Perhaps your goal will inspire someone else–or you’ll find other folks with the same goal in mind, and we can work on that through the year on the blog.

via eloquentwoman.blogspot.com

This deserves to be shared, thought about, and participated in. When you’ve made your speaking resolution, why not share it with Denise Graveline? We’ll all be better off for sharing and working together.

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Initial Report of 2010 Realignment Committee. Report t for TI expected by 20 December.

Here’s the initial report of the realignment committee for next year, which is also considering dividing District 27 into two smaller districts. A report for Toastmasters executives is expected by December 20. If you want to keep up with the committee activities (and I think it would be a good idea to do so), you can follow the committee’s reports at <a href="http://d27tm.bravocg.com/default.aspx.

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D27AlignmentReformation_DECmtg_2dec09.pdf (48 KB)

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Super Saturday in Division J: How Club Officer Roles Work Together

January 12th 12 – 2 at ASCO

2318 Mill Road, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22314

  

This is a Winter Refresher TLI, a mini-core curriculum with a twist.  The focus is not just “What the role means”, but “How the roles work together”.  Bring your entire club officer team!  Your executive team can become even more effective as you learn how the roles compliment each other.  The location and time of day is targeted toward corporate clubs and commuters, but all are welcome!

  

Come to this TLI to experience some of best instructors that District 27 can provide. 

 

When you come to this TLI you should expect:

1. The very best training with the best instructors
2. A local flavor with officers from neighboring clubs
3. An exciting experience for all participants

     

Are you interested in helping with the project?  We have roles to fill in the following:

• Publicity
• Setup / Teardown
• Registration
• Refreshments

 

This TLI is presented with the approval and help of District 27 LGET, Paul White.

 

Please RSVP at:

http://events.linkedin.com/TLI-How-Club-Officer-Roles-Work-Together/pub/184182

Please direct responses and/or requests for additional information to:

 

Bryan Senter, ACB, CL

VP Membership, Tech Talkers

http://techtalkers.freetoasthost.net

J2 Area Governor, District 27 Toastmasters International

410-446-3137 (mobile)

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Bryan Senter, ACB, CL

VP Membership, Tech Talkers

http://techtalkers.freetoasthost.net

J2 Area Governor, District 27 Toastmasters International

410-446-3137 (mobile)

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Want to See Your Club in the Toastmaster Magazine?

Share what makes your club special.

In the coming months, the Toastmaster magazine will present brief profiles of several corporate clubs. We’d also like to shine the spotlight on some unique and outstanding community clubs. If your corporate or community club is worthy of the attention, e-mail submissions@toastmasters.org and describe what makes your group special. Do you meet in an unusual location or have some amazing success stories to share? Are you a specialty club that offers Toastmasters with a distinctive twist? Please send us an action photo and a 250-word description of your fascinating club. Only a few clubs will be chosen, so don’t delay. Share the news about your one-of-a-kind club!

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Here’s an opportunity to have your club recognized in the Toastmaster Magazine. I’ll bet there are plenty of clubs in District 27 who won’t want to miss this opportunity. Brought to my attention by Steve Broe of District 3.

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The Reformation of District 27

Received this morning from District Governor John Lesko. Please read, share widely in your clubs, and discuss.

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Re-Formation Article Winter Newsletter 2009.pdf (228 KB)

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Six Minutes Review: Using Notes

Andrew Dlugan has published another review of speaking articles at Six Minutes. There’s lots of good stuff here, especially an article by Stephanie Scotti, who says your prejudice against using notes while you speak is probably misplaced.

I’m often surprised that many speakers still fall prey to the fallacy that preparation means memorization — and that bringing notes to the podium might make you appear ill-prepared in the eyes of your audience. To the contrary, top presenters know it’s not what you bring to the podium but how you use it that sets apart good and great speakers.

It’s worth your time to read the whole post for nuggets like this: “The trick is to be able to refer to your hard copy while staying connected with your listeners.”

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