pdd 2016 sonal sheth zawahri - stretching for better communication and leadership
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Have You Stretched
Today?
How stretching makes for better communication and leadership
Sonal Sheth-Zawahri
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Stretching!?
Why?
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A closed mind is similar to a closed parachute – there’s only one direction to go.
-Cathy Holloway-Hill
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Your brain isn’t a muscle. It just acts as a muscle,
and it needs to be stretched.
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Can stretching be about reframing our thoughts?
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Teamwork & Collaboration
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If you DON’T stretch…
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Who needs to stretch??
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How strong are you???
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Qualities of Great Leaders
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So, HOW do we stretch?
• Set an intention• Set the tone: What are you trying to
EVOKE?• Step out of your comfort zone• Challenged your preconceived notions• Be an open listener• Step into action• SHIFT will happen
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Setting an intention is the key to successful communication.
How do you think this impacts the communication and leadership
in your workplace?
Set an Intention
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Because it leads to…
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Set the Tone/Know Your Audience
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Challenge Your Preconceived Notions
What if the Earth was flat?
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Be an Open Listener
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Step Into Action
• Identify what needs to be changed
• Make a list
• Create the pros and cons
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Step Into Action Activity
1. Think of one thing that you would like to shift in your style of communication.
2. List the pros and cons of making this change.
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Shift Happens
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Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into but hard to get out of.
- Anonymous
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Have you STRETCHED today!?
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