Communicating To Lead And Motivate

Effective leaders lead by communicating. It is through communication that leadership is enacted as leaders influence followers to behave in ways that achieve the leader’s and the organization’s goals. This book applies leadership theory and research to communication in ways that are easily understood and can be applied to any situation where individuals find themselves in a leadership position in an organization whether as a front-line or top-level leader. The book begins with a basic explanation of the leadership process and how leaders express their vision. It then looks at how leaders can create positive relationships with followers that pay off in effective performance. Next, the book investigates how leaders motivate their followers by creating follower self-efficacy, trust, and valued rewards. Then, the focus changes to the specific types of messages a leader can use to motivate followers. Leading is about change, so the book next looks at ways effective leaders communicate in leading change in organizations and at how the changing workforce is effecting how effective leaders communicate with the new workforce.

“An exciting read, you won’t want to put Motivate Like a CEO down until you’ve mastered all of its secrets!” Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There "Motivated leaders are rare, yet everyone seeks to become one. The greatness of this book is that it breaks down the process by giving you the ideas and the tools to motivate and inspire yourself first, and then others second. If you’re in a leadership position or hoping to get to the next level, make the decision to buy this book, study this book, and put it into practice." -Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Little Red Book of Selling The most successful leaders seem to possess a remarkable gift for inspiring and motivating people. They are not only hard workers who possess great business minds; they rally others to drive forward with a powerful, common vision. Motivate Like a CEO demonstrates how leaders at every level can develop this skill and use it to bring their teams together around a common purpose. In this follow-up to her bestselling Speak Like a CEO, Suzanne Bates explains how you can become a powerful force of influence within your organization and position your company for greatness. You'll learn how to translate simple, effective concepts into brilliant execution; get people working together on the highest priorities; and align warring factions to channel energy into the efforts that make your company profitable. Inside, you’ll discover secrets to generate excitement all the way down the line to achieve superior results. Real-world stories of leaders who have transformed their organizations will inspire you to move your own organization to a position of strength. And, you’ll find helpful, easy-to-follow advice on how to communicate in a way that inspires people to act. Motivate Like a CEO teaches you how to: Inspire people to embrace and share your vision Speak with energy and confidence in tough situations Turn challenges into opportunities Get your team engaged, in the loop, and tracking real results Make time in your schedule for sharing your message of motivation throughout your company Even a well-positioned, strategically sound company will fail if its messages and focus are not clear. Successful leaders must be able to move the strategic plan from words on paper into the hearts and minds of the people who make it happen. Motivate Like a CEO can help you significantly improve bottom line results, create a happier, more unified team of people, and allow you to leave a legacy of leadership.

Communication in hard conversations is a specific skill that can be learned and developed. This skill will be invaluable to you in whatever setting you find yourself. In this book you will learn how to lead and engage with colleagues, employees and supervisors in a way that helps all parties feel heard and valued. You will learn how to not shy away from hard conversations but instead, you will feel empowered to communicate effectively and efficiently in professional settings. These skills are priceless in today's career market. Invest in yourself by taking the time to learn these skills laid out in this book in a way that is easy to understand and implement.In this book, you will Learn how.....Lead and engage in difficult conversation with clarity and empathyDiscover what.....Your voice is and how to use it in a way that is invaluable in your work settingYour guide to.....Developing your communication skills in your career so that you never avoid a hard conversation again!

Uplifting Leaders: How to Have Difficult Conversations that Motivate and Inspire will teach you the invaluable skill of clear communication while at work, specifically with your employees and those you manage. Communication is hard conversations is a learned skill that is lost in today's career market. Once learned and developed, this skill will be priceless as you become a better manager and leader. Have you ever had to prepare for a difficult conversation with those you lead and have no idea what to say or how to say it? Many conversations in today's work environment destroy trust in work relationships and can have devastating effects in the turnover rate and bottom line. Instead of trying to simply get through these hard conversations or even avoid them, learn how to capture these amazing opportunities to connect with your team, and build trust through authenticity! Aleta Maxwell has over two decades of leadership and management experience on various levels from Operations to Human Resources, Directors, and C-suite Executives. She has studied many communication approaches and has dedicated years to practicing how to best lead through communication. Aleta is also a Certified International Executive Coach who tackles these tough topics regularly with her clients. Aleta is combining her experience and expertise as a communications strategist with her executive coaching skills in this guide on how to have these difficult conversations in a way you can be proud of! Take advantage of learning from her unique perspective and you will begin to have confidence stepping into the inevitable difficult conversations all leaders must have at some point. In this book, you will learn how to develop your own communication strategy with intention. You will learn successful ways to prepare for as well as have uncomfortable or difficult conversations with your team or staff. Aleta has shared many useful tools to guide you in your leadership through communication. You will discover how anyone can use the strategies and techniques provided to help their team feel heard, seen, and appreciated. These strategies and techniques will help you thrive in your workplace and reach your goals in your career! In these pages, you will learn strategies to: Lead and engage in hard or difficult conversations while managing others Empower others in your communication by learning how to be vulnerable and state clear intentions Lean into difficult conversations instead of avoiding them Rise to be a better leader by having confidence in your communication skills Take advantage of the lessons gleaned from years of Aleta's experience and develop leadership skills that will empower your team, create a thriving workplace, and enable you to reach your maximum potential!

“An exciting read, you won’t want to put Motivate Like a CEO down until you’ve mastered all of its secrets!” Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There "Motivated leaders are rare, yet everyone seeks to become one. The greatness of this book is that it breaks down the process by giving you the ideas and the tools to motivate and inspire yourself first, and then others second. If you’re in a leadership position or hoping to get to the next level, make the decision to buy this book, study this book, and put it into practice." -Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Little Red Book of Selling The most successful leaders seem to possess a remarkable gift for inspiring and motivating people. They are not only hard workers who possess great business minds; they rally others to drive forward with a powerful, common vision. Motivate Like a CEO demonstrates how leaders at every level can develop this skill and use it to bring their teams together around a common purpose. In this follow-up to her bestselling Speak Like a CEO, Suzanne Bates explains how you can become a powerful force of influence within your organization and position your company for greatness. You'll learn how to translate simple, effective concepts into brilliant execution; get people working together on the highest priorities; and align warring factions to channel energy into the efforts that make your company profitable. Inside, you’ll discover secrets to generate excitement all the way down the line to achieve superior results. Real-world stories of leaders who have transformed their organizations will inspire you to move your own organization to a position of strength. And, you’ll find helpful, easy-to-follow advice on how to communicate in a way that inspires people to act. Motivate Like a CEO teaches you how to: Inspire people to embrace and share your vision Speak with energy and confidence in tough situations Turn challenges into opportunities Get your team engaged, in the loop, and tracking real results Make time in your schedule for sharing your message of motivation throughout your company Even a well-positioned, strategically sound company will fail if its messages and focus are not clear. Successful leaders must be able to move the strategic plan from words on paper into the hearts and minds of the people who make it happen. Motivate Like a CEO can help you significantly improve bottom line results, create a happier, more unified team of people, and allow you to leave a legacy of leadership.

Positive Communication for Leaders provides a practical model of positive communication that will immediately inspire unity and influence change in organizations. Drawing on decades of research in the fields of communication and leadership and combined experience consulting and training leaders across many professions, Julien C. Mirivel and Alexander Lyon offer concrete practices and strategies to do what feels impossible: to lead effectively, create community, and inspire positive change. Each chapter is built around a core skill that leaders must master. With practical examples, stories from practitioners, and meaningful exercises, leaders will learn to apply the skill one-on-one, in group contexts, and across the organization. The book gets to the heart of relationship-building, recognizes that positive relationships matter greatly, and provides a blueprint for leading positively and effectively. The many practical examples offered in the chapters will help novice and experienced leaders alike navigate hard conversations with confidence. The ability to create and maintain positive relationships is a crucial aspect of leadership in any profession, both in past and present, and has become an imperative for those who lead. This book shows how to make time and space for quality connections and how to build better relationships. It is a must-have resource for new and experienced leaders alike. This book features: Excerpts from interviews with experienced leaders across nonprofit, profit, and public sectors. Practical examples and case scenarios that illustrate how to communicate effectively. Concrete strategies, advice, and tips for leading difficult conversations and managing relationships effectively. Checklists in every chapter to assess your own leadership approach and set new goals. Learning boxes with meaningful exercises to apply your learning today. Opportunities to develop a communication plan for mastering the techniques and impacting the work now.

Make every communication count—with a simple, four-step speaking model Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of a thousand, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well—in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how to make the most of your daily communications, creating a presence on the job as a genuine and constant leader. In this eye-opening guide, aspiring (and established) leaders can enhance their reputations and influence by following a few simple steps. Speaking as a Leader: Shows how to structure your thoughts and message in any situation using a four-step model Offers tips on listening effectively, in three dimensions Details why you are the best visual and how to avoid "Death by PowerPoint" Offers guidance on taking the "numb" out of numbers Includes tips on moving from subject to message With Speaking as a Leader, you'll learn to tap into your innate leadership skills at every occasion—whether small or large—and earn the sort of respect that creates devoted friends and passionate supporters.

Draw Them In, Don't Drive Them Away! People often get promoted to leadership positions without knowing how to communicate an inspiring strategic vision to the people who report to them. So they focus on what they know: tactics, not strategy. As a result, they become stuck in micromanagement mode. Dianna Booher wants to prevent micromanagement before it happens by providing you with the right leadership communication skills. Grounded in extensive research, this book offers practical guidelines to help professionals think, coach, converse, speak, write, meet, and negotiate strategically to deliver results. In thirty-six brief chapters, Booher shows you how to communicate effectively to audiences up and down the organization so you can fulfill your most essential responsibilities as a leader.