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Book SynopsisThe only language you need to know to change your results. Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why? There's a language we understand, but rarely use. A language that's sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of wordsand actionsthat can't be denied. Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ineffective business speak, so you can change the conversation. And change your results. Imagine what could happen when you replace frustration with an irresistible visionfor yourself, your team and your organization. Today's leaders face so many challengesemployee retention, operational efficiency, culture, collaboration, leading across generations, and morebut communication is at the heart of every one of those issues. A clear message with a powerful delivery gets you halfway home. Honing in on your next conversation can drive more impact, b
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Introduction xv
1 When Leaders Can’t Lead 1
2 Where Leadership Lives 7
Going Beyond Limitations 13
3 Going Beyond Your Strengths 19
4 Conquering Change 33
5 Influence and the Empty Chair 43
6 Discovering Your Leadership Vision 49
7 Are You Listening? 57
Three Ways to Listen 62
Roger That 68
8 The Surprise Inside 73
Creativity 73
Enthusiasm? 76
9 Information and Impact 81
Engaging Your Audience by Making the Data Personal 84
Language to Avoid 88
10 The Credibility Connection 91
11 Assumptions and Blind Spots 111
12 The Unbranding of a Leader 119
13 Putting Power into Your Presentations 133
Appendix: The 10 Leadership Factors 151
Acknowledgments 153
About the Author 155
Index 157
