Words Matter so Speak UP! Leading by Example Learning objective: Boost executive leadership skills “She’s too aggressive, too bossy Girls aren’t supposed to lead.” Many young girls are taught this message growing up, which influences their decisions and ambition as an adult. This workshop will examine the many ways women are discouraged from speaking up in the workforce and techniques to overcome the fear of being disliked by their peers. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Examine the negative connotation of “bossy” in the workforce. b. Discover your inner voice and how to make yourself heard. c. Tap into sources of natural power and persuasion d. Learn the strategies of executive leadership skills

1. October 23–25, 2014
WORDS MATTER, SO SPEAK UP!
Leading by Example

2. Words Matter, so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
• Power & Persuasion
• Attitude & Altitude
• Microphone Check
• Do You Hear Me Now?
• Executive Voice
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3. Words Matter, so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
Power & Persuasion
• Natural Power
• Delegated Power
• Language of Persuasion
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4. Words Matter, so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
Attitude & Altitude
• Perception & Reality
• Bossy or Confident
• Popularity or Competence
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5. Words Matter, so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
Microphone Check
• Inner Voice
• Timing
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6. Words Matter so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
Do You Hear Me Now?
• Speak UP
• Speak “Y-O-U”
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7. Words Matter, so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
Executive Voice
• Walk Your Talk
• Grace Under Fire
• Personal Presence
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8. Words Matter so Speak UP!
Leading by Example
• Power & Persuasion
• Attitude & Altitude
• Microphone Check
• Do You Hear Me Now?
• Executive Voice
8 Words Matter, so Speak UP! Leading by Example