Leadership Communication - this week is about Written Prose and Non-Verbal Expression
The ET Project with Wayne Brown
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1. WHAT SUBJECT I’M CURIOUS ABOUT
Welcome back. We are already at the end of week 3 in May 2023. Quite extraordinary how fast this year is passing.??Last week we reflected on two more topics for?this month of?"Leadership Communication."?They were "Artful Delegation?and?Soliciting Feedback." This means we have reached the halfway mark with four?topics of?the eight essential?elements that make up the foundation of?a leader's communication needs.
If you recall at the beginning of the month we?defined the first four?of those elements as
Listening?with Empathy and?Curious Questioning.
This week we continue with that process and review the next two on our list
Clear and concise written prose?|?Non-verbal bodily expressions
We are building these eight elements as they form the Virtual Mastermind program that we are running at the end of this month called "Communication as a Core Strength." During this Mastermind we are going?deeper with our review of these 8 elements.?
Written Prose:?Why is Written prose important in effective communication??It allows us to clearly and concisely convey our thoughts and ideas.?Well-written prose is organized, coherent, and free of errors, ensuring that our message is easily understood by the reader.
It also enables us to provide a permanent record of our communication, which can be referenced and shared with others.?Effectively written prose requires attention to detail, proper grammar, and a thorough understanding of the audience and the purpose of the communication.
Non-verbal expression:??Non-verbal expression is important in effective communication because it conveys our thoughts and feelings through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.?It can enhance or contradict our verbal message, providing additional context and meaning to our communication.
Non-verbal cues also help us to interpret and understand the emotions and intentions of others.?Being aware of our own non-verbal expressions and attuned to the non-verbal cues of others allows us to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships based on mutual understanding and trust.
2. What books I’m reading
Book 1: To The Point, a Dictionary of Concise Writing - a good read, Wayne's rating is 4.0
Book 2: Visual - Gestual Communication - a great read, Wayne's rating is 4.5
3. What insights I’m sharing
I had the opportunity to listen to a friend's podcast this week Mr. Robin Dreeke and I'd highly recommend the episode. The podcast is called "Forged By Trust" and the episode
– see the LinkedIn post
Being a curious listener | Being a knowledge broker | Being a thought leader
4. Learn 4 FREE
Talent Feed – our weekly blog #1
The ability to write concisely attractive prose is a discipline and skill that must be practiced by leaders.
In today’s fast-paced world, attention spans are shorter than ever before. As a result, the ability to write concisely and attractively is a critical skill that can make all the difference in getting your message across effectively. Whether you’re writing an email, a report, a blog post, or a book, the ability to write concisely and attractively is a discipline and skill that must be practiced.
Talent Feed – our weekly blog #2
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Leaders should utilize non-verbal’s such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language to show, not tell.
As humans, we communicate with more than just words. In fact, studies have shown that the majority of our communication is nonverbal, and this includes facial expressions, gestures, and body language. As a leader, it’s essential to understand the impact of nonverbal communication and how you can utilize it to show, not just tell your message.
5. The ET project
A weekly podcast with Janine Hamner Holman
released 16 May 2023
Today we are heading over to Los Angels on the west coast of the USA AND I’m very happy to say, we also venture across to the east coast to a township called Cambridge in Massachusetts – yes were heading to the home of two legendary learning institutions, none other than Harvard and MIT.
Bi-weekly LIVE broadcast with Wayne Brown
This week's event - 17 May 2023
Some of the topics we spoke about
? The ability to read people
? Stereotyping and pigeonholing?
? Being shaped by our past
? Importance of being curious
? Question as if you know nothing
Quarterly 2-day Challenge
3 pm HKT 23 to 24 Aug 2023
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For 90 minutes each of the two days we explore the topic of "Learning two keys to achieving Facilitation Mastery."
6. The ET academy
2nd Virtual Mastermind for 2023 – starts next week! "Communications as a Core Strength"
Our 3rd Virtual Mastermind is scheduled for September and is called "Facilitation Mastery - be the dynamic host and drive engagement"