We all make decision as leaders, but we don't all make decisions the same way. Our personalities influence what becomes important and prominent in our decision-making. In this episode, I explore the two dichotomies that help explain how we make decisions. Then, I discuss strategies leaders can use with folks who have preferences for each dichotomy in order to understand how we can make better decisions. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Thinking preference Analysis Objective Egalitarian Tips for leaders who prefer thinking: Watch out for over-analysis Listen to how people feel about the situation Know that you can't always be perfectly objective - consider the other side too How to lead those with a thinking preference: They are going to want data Coach them if they might appear cold to others Watch out for impact on one person Feeling preference Impact on people Values-based (my work - what inspires me) Individual considered Tips for leaders who prefer feeling: Spend time to consider the data in your decisions Know that the business work tends to understand "thinking" better Watch out for getting to tied into one person or cause on a decision How to lead those with a feeling preference: Discuss how decisions will impact people Coach them to consider data in their decisions and explanations of their decisions Talk in terms on decisions and values Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback "What I must do is all that concerns me, not what people think...It is the harder, because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the word's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great person is she who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanks to all our listeners on Stitcher! If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to hit the "thumbs up" icon...and also add us to your favorites list by clicking the star icon on Stitcher. We are very grateful for your feedback and look forward to you joining us for future shows. Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Everyone takes in information differently. Our personalities influence what we see and don't see. In this episode, I explore the two dichotomies that help explain how people take in information. Then, I discuss strategies leaders can use with folks who have preferences for each dichotomy in order to maximize the impact of what we take in and how we communicate that to others. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Sensing preference Tangible realities Concrete information from five senses Orientated towards present reality Real-life experience Take time to reach conclusions Need details to put together concepts and theories Experience Tips for leaders who prefer sensing: Tell people where you are going You can't ever collect it all Get help thinking about the future Watch out for missing the big picture How to lead those with a sensing preference: Talk about the here and now Give plenty of details up front and lead them through to the conclusion Reference how practical experience is forming this communication/decision Intuition preference Intangibles Concepts and patterns - plus the sixth sense Oriented towards the future Ideas, possibilities, visioning Reach conclusions more quickly Starts with meaning first -> works back to details Inspiration Tips for leaders who prefer intuition: People don't always get it until they see how it's really going to happen Demonstrate how you've done your homework Get help looking at all the details Watch out for missing important details How to lead those with an intuition preference: Talk about the future Set the stage for the big picture and fill in the details later Reference how inspiration is leading to this Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Thank you to Javier Garza, Talk2Learn, and Jeff Wolfe for liking our page on Facebook. If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Author Susan Cain discusses the power of introverts in a world biased towards extroversion. The episode highlights the value introverts bring to organizations, challenges they face, successful introverted leaders, and strategies to support introverted individuals in the workplace.

Dr. Bonni Stachowiak discusses leading extroverts by providing communication opportunities, helping with sales interactions, and giving feedback. For introverts, avoid surprises, give time to respond, and provide physical space for independent work. Tips offered for leading based on personal extroversion or introversion preferences.

Dr. Bonni Stachowiak talks about gaining insight into personalities, emphasizing understanding your own first. They discuss MBTI and DiSC models, cautioning against over-reliance on assessments. The episode explores how leaders tend to lead based on their preferences, and the importance of not labeling people. They highlight the limitations of assessments and the need for caution when using them in hiring and leading people.

For better or worse, Microsoft PowerPoint has become our default method of framing much of what we present visually to others. While PowerPoint brings many advantages to presenters, it can also serve as a crutch when we don't utilize it well to enhance our presentations. In this episode, I discuss some of the common failures leaders make with PowerPoint and a many of tips you can put into practice immediately in order to enhance the use of PowerPoint (or any other visual medium) in your presentations to others. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback I mentioned early in the show that there is a wonderful, stand-up comedy bit from Don McMillan that captures much of what is wrong with how we use PowerPoint. Here's the video: Rule #1 - The best PowerPoint is one you don't need. Be sure that PowerPoint adds value to the presentation - if it doesn't, drop it. Susan Cain's TED talk is a wonderful example of a fantastic presentation that didn't need (and doesn't use) PowerPoint. Talk to the audience - not the slides To do this, use the 6x6 or 7x7 rule Get a screen in front of you (called a confidence monitor) if you can Feature images rather than text - Steve Jobs was a master at this. Check out his presentation below that introduced the iPhone to the world for the first time. Even if you just watch the first few minutes, you'll get a clear picture of how using images on slides can be far more powerful that text (and yes, I know that he's using Keynote and not PowerPoint) Use colors and theme that match the message Colors - use contrast Darker room? Darker slides Lighter room? Lighter slides Free themes available at the Microsoft Office template gallery A few quick tips: Keep animations consistent Do a dry run - and if it fails in real life, be done with it "B" blanks out slides and "W" key whites out a slide # key and enter brings you to that slide (i.e. pressing "1" and then "Enter" on the keyboard takes you to the first slide when in PowerPoint show) Get comfortable with a wireless presenter before you use it - here's the Logitech Wireless Presenter I use and recommend Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Community News How to Lead People with Different Personalities Preferences is our next series! Thank you to Pete Serrato, Andrew Monaghan, and Nicholas for liking our Facebook page. Also, a special thank you to Michael Wagner for writing an iTunes review for our show! If what you've heard on this week's show has been valuable to you or if you've benefited from past episodes, please leave us a review on iTunes. You can do this at coachingforleaders.com/itunes and then click "View in iTunes." We are very grateful for your feedback! Wherever you are in the world, whatever is on your agenda today, take one idea from this show to engage and develop someone you lead.

Michael Hyatt, expert in getting noticed in a noisy world, shares insights on building a digital platform, authenticity in leadership, and engaging with audiences effectively. Discussion includes strategies from his book 'Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World'.

Learn how to deliver powerful presentations with 5 fundamentals: smile, gestures, eye contact, enthusiasm, and posture. Get ready for an upcoming guest interview with Michael Hyatt, bestselling author and former CEO.

Discover why what you say is crucial in presentations, debunking myths about body language and tone. Learn to engage your audience with impactful content, storytelling, and a strong opening. Get practical tips on building successful presentations without focusing solely on visuals or delivery skills.

Learn how to become a better speaker through personal anecdotes and practical tips. Overcome fear by volunteering to speak, seek positive reinforcement, and get good coaching. Discover the importance of practicing correctly and receiving feedback. Explore strategies like Toastmasters and Dale Carnegie for effective communication.