

CNLP 376 | Jon Gordon on How to Overcome the 5 D's of Leadership and Life: Doubt, Distortion, Discouragement, Distraction and Division, and How to Improve Your Public Speaking When Speaking to a Camera
Nov 3, 2020
Join bestselling author and leadership consultant Jon Gordon as he explores the Five D's of leadership: Doubt, Distortion, Discouragement, Distraction, and Division. He shares insightful strategies to combat these challenges, emphasizing biblical optimism and the importance of daily encouragement. Jon also discusses adapting public speaking for virtual formats and how to engage audiences online. Plus, he dives into building strong relationships through optimism and actionable steps to tackle racial injustice, making it a conversation rich with inspiration and practical advice.
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Speaking To Teams Remotely
- Jon described speaking to the Seattle Seahawks via Zoom after practice with players on their devices in their rooms.
- He said virtual talks can create intimate, focused conversations compared with noisy in-person locker rooms.
Make Virtual Events Interactive
- Make virtual events interactive with polling, chat, breakouts and Q&A to recreate workshop energy.
- Get participants to share via video so dialogue replaces one-way lecturing on Zoom.
Use Zoom Features Strategically
- Use Zoom features: polls, chat, and breakout rooms to create small-group discussions and then bring learnings back to the large group.
- Encourage participants to turn on video when sharing to increase connection.