The Importance of Active Self-Presentation

Sheila Miller-Nelson: Midian

Sheila Miller-Nelson is owner of Midian Consulting. She’s dedicated to helping people learn how to truly connect to create better relationships and enhance leadership. She’s a former trainer with Dale Carnegie and her experience in communication and leadership coaching spans more than 25 years.

Key Points

• We will often learn a lesson but because it seems trivial, we don’t remember it for the next time.
• The way you practice determines how you perform.
• Write down what you want to be known for and then share that with others.
• The ability to humble yourself and admit when you’ve missed the mark will give you compassion for others when they fail.

Resources Mentioned

• Midian Consulting

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