The Look & Sound of Leadership Sounding Executive
Mar 25, 2010
Explore the art of executive communication and discover how concise messaging can elevate leadership presence. Learn about common pitfalls that executives face in delivering information. Gain practical strategies to enhance clarity and structure in your presentations. It's all about captivating your audience and improving engagement.
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Two Managers, Two Reporting Problems
- Tom Henschel recounts Bruce evaluating two managers with contrasting problems in reporting style and level of detail.
- These stories illustrate how too much detail from direct reports frustrates senior leaders and hinders promotion readiness.
Details Matter To Doers, Not Always To Leaders
- Experts default to detail because they value the day-to-day work that proves their worth.
- Senior leaders, however, need higher-level input and often resent being forced to reinterpret granular reports.
Think In Satellite View
- Use a Google Maps metaphor: frontline workers see street-level detail, while leaders need satellite-level patterns.
- You must 'click out' mentally to view broader neighborhoods and how patterns weave together.