Connecting the Dots
Picture Yourself a Leader with Elisabeth Swan
Feb 15, 2024
Elisabeth Swan, consultant in the business process performance industry for over 30 years and co-designer and lead Instructor for the Lean Six Sigma Leadership Course at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), discusses her new book on leadership and the unique approach of using illustrations to convey concepts. She emphasizes the power of storytelling in teaching and instruction, as well as in changing behavior. The chapter also explores the importance of including illustrations to effectively convey emotions and messages in leadership.
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- Being a leader extends beyond the workplace to social circles and families, and individuals have the ability to impact others regardless of their job titles.
- Effective leaders possess skills such as clear communication, providing feedback, setting priorities, and using storytelling to connect with and inspire others.
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Using illustrations to convey leadership concepts
In this episode of the Connecting the Dots podcast, the guest Elizabeth Swan discusses her new book titled 'Picture Yourself a Leader.' What sets this book apart is the use of illustrations to convey leadership concepts. Elizabeth, who comes from a family of artists, realized that ready-made graphics often lack the emotion necessary to capture the experiences in the workplace. By illustrating the book herself, she aimed to depict the frustration, delight, and fear that occur when people work together. Elizabeth believes that pictures have a profound impact as they allow the readers to visualize the concepts and engage with the stories on a deeper level.
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