2. BE POLISHED, POISED, AND PREPARED
Spend a few minutes thinking of questions that may arise
Forget Perfect – Focus on What, When, Where, Why
Think of 3 Hows to accomplish goal
Know Your World – Take 60 seconds to skim the day’s interesting news
headlines
3. MIND BODY LANGUAGE – DO!
Slow Down! Take a breath and check your look before the meeting
Good posture (back straight) with arms and chest open
Look audience in the eye
Point at what is important (it’s okay!)
4. MIND BODY LANGUAGE – DON’T!
Cross arms or legs
Hide behind podium or planting yourself in one spot
Stare at one person/spot in the audience
Fidgeting (your hair looks great!)
5. ENGAGEMENT
Turn phone to silent and ignore it
Technology + People, Apps, Expectations = Budgeted Presence
Focus – You won’t know if the information shared pertains to you unless you give your
full attention.
Insert Yourself into the Discussion – Do not wait to be asked.
Participate (headlines), Don’t Dominate (dissertation)
Drive the conversation to a resolution.
Each meeting has a purpose, look for your moments to make sure that purpose is
fulfilled.
3 is the most persuasive number in communications (life, liberty and pursuit of happiness) . 1956 People can remember 7 things AT MOST, now belief is that we can only remember 3 or 4 “chuncks” of information.
Instead, “communicate in a clear and concise manner,” said Racioppi. “Do not give a dissertation as an answer to a question or in a presentation. To have a positive impact in your communication, deliver information in headlines.”
Engage people in conversation. Don’t talk at them, talk with them. If you have expertise in a specific area, make two or three points. Don’t overload people with all the details.
Speak from your experience and in a voice of authority. Avoid phrases like “I think,” “it might be.” These phrases diminish the power of what you have to say.
Look at the color of eyes and think of your toes.
Instead, “communicate in a clear and concise manner,” said Racioppi. “Do not give a dissertation as an answer to a question or in a presentation. To have a positive impact in your communication, deliver information in headlines.”
Engage people in conversation. Don’t talk at them, talk with them. If you have expertise in a specific area, make two or three points. Don’t overload people with all the details.
Speak from your experience and in a voice of authority. Avoid phrases like “I think,” “it might be.” These phrases diminish the power of what you have to say.
Look at the color of eyes and think of your toes.