When you talk to customers or employees, do you encourage or order them to do things? If you’re not careful, you may be perceived as being bossy, rather than really needing something to be done the right way.
It’s possible to have an important message but have people tune you out because of the way you deliver it. Having the right tone is a key to boosting your performance on the job but this isn’t something that’s taught in school.
In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you’ll learn how those who understand the balance of encourage or order can get ahead. Some of the things we will cover include:
1. How giving constant orders can become a big turnoff for people;
2. What are examples of encouraging people and having them do what you want.
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.
