How to be remembered for the right reasons #2: Get into their world
In the second of a five-part series on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis sets out a four-step framework for translating your expertise into audience impact. ...
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How to be remembered for the right reasons #3: Deliver on an outcome
Have you ever sat through a polished presentation, delivered by a compelling speaker, only to be left with a nagging feeling afterwards: “That was interesting, but now what?” In the third of...
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How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain
Uncertainty can trigger two very different brain responses: one that broadens thinking, enables connections, and fosters innovation, and one that can undermine judgment via a stress response. Take this quick test to...
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How to be remembered for the right reasons #1: Focus on your message
In the first of a series of five brain circuits on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis provides techniques to help manage your nerves and deliver a high-impact presentation by focusing on...
Is your resistance to change holding you back?
Leaders who do not recognize their own blockers deny themselves the opportunity to think autonomously and self-critically. Consult the following checklist to gauge whether you are internally “blocked” and read on for...
Are you sharing too little of yourself? How to build trust to become a better leader
Knowing how much vulnerability to show and when to maintain distance is a key leadership skill. Consult this checklist to gauge whether you’re keeping too much in, and check out the four...
Mind games: how to train your brain like you would your body
According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1tn each year, predominantly from reduced productivity. Here are six simple habits, taken from design thinker Vishakha Singh’s SHIFT...
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