A poor motivation technique can undermine a leader’s authority with employees. It sees the leader repeatedly treat a new situation, as if it’s the end of the world. While the task needed to respond to the challenge is important, the level of urgency communicated is higher than necessary.
Every once in a while, you may need to fire up your employees to get them to act quickly but this isn’t a technique you should use often. In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you’ll learn an important lesson in effective communication with employees. Some of the things we will cover include:
1. How urgency becomes a poor motivation technique, the more it is used;
2. Why your communication style may remind people of a classic fable;
3. What are things that you can say that convey urgency in a better way.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
