208 Questions
What does the Belbin Team Role Inventory (BTRI) measure?
Preferences and behavioral traits in a team environment
What does the Emergenetics International test assess?
Thinking and behavioral attributes
What is a crucial quality of a high impact leader according to the text?
Inclusive style
What is the main focus of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research?
Long-term business performance
What does the text suggest is necessary for a high impact leader?
Long-term perspective
What is the purpose of the development exercise mentioned in the text?
To evaluate personal attributes for leadership style
What is the goal of consulting with a leadership coach according to the text?
To hone leadership style and personal attributes
What is essential for a leader to navigate through complex terrains?
Systemic understanding
What is the main focus of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research according to the text?
Long-term business performance
What is the primary focus of the notes on High Impact Leadership Approach?
Developing personal leadership style
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a trait of a high impact leader?
Risk-aversion
What is a crucial skill for high impact leadership according to the notes?
Interdisciplinary thinking
What is an action of a high impact leader as mentioned in the notes?
Empowering and inspiring people
What must leaders be aware of to have a high impact according to the notes?
Both internal and external factors
What does the knowledge of a high impact leader include according to the notes?
Understanding both internal and external factors
What is the ultimate aim of the notes on High Impact Leadership Approach?
Achieving personal and professional goals through effective leadership
What are some typical styles of a high impact leader?
Inclusive, visionary/charismatic, creative/innovative
What does completing assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) help with?
Identifying personality traits and determining which leadership traits to further develop
What are some personal benefits of leadership at the personal level?
Engaging others, leading with purpose and vision, personal growth
What do diverse stakeholder views require a high impact leader to consider?
Different world views and belief systems within and across communities
What does change dynamics involve for a high impact leader?
Understanding complex systems and options for promoting beneficial change
How does the text describe the leadership style of a high impact leader?
Referring to the way a leader provides direction and motivates team members to implement a plan
What are some of the global challenges and dilemmas mentioned in the text?
Globalisation, climate change, wealth inequality
What is the significance of leadership at the personal or 'micro' level?
It fosters a self-aware, authentic, and empathetic approach to leadership.
What is necessary for a leader to lead with high impact in today's unpredictable world?
Equipping oneself with the confidence and skills to reach career goals.
What does being a 'future fit' leader entail?
Engaging with the evolving requirements of leadership and adapting to challenges.
What does fostering a self-aware, authentic, and empathetic approach to leadership depend on?
Being open to personal growth.
What is the goal of engaging with the evolving requirements of leadership?
To lead with high impact and effect positive change.
What does it mean to be a 'future fit' leader?
To equip oneself with the confidence and skills to reach career goals.
What is necessary for a leader to equip themselves with in order to lead with high impact?
Confidence and skills to reach career goals.
What is the focus of the notes on leadership at the personal level?
Developing self-awareness and authentic leadership
What is necessary for a leader to lead with high impact in today's unpredictable world?
Confidence and skills
What does being a 'future fit' leader entail?
Engaging with evolving leadership requirements and challenges
What does fostering a self-aware, authentic, and empathetic approach to leadership depend on?
Being open to personal growth
What is the learning outcome related to leadership theory mentioned in the text?
Applying leadership theory to understand one's own style
What is emphasized as necessary for a leader to reach their career goals?
Equipping themselves with confidence and skills
What does the text suggest is dependent on being open to personal growth?
Fostering a self-aware, authentic, and empathetic approach to leadership
What does the VUCA concept describe?
A world becoming more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous
What does the external context of an organisation include as potential leadership challenges?
Industry sector, value chain, stakeholders, and competitors
What are enablers of leadership mentioned in the text?
Innovation, collaboration and stakeholder engagement, creativity
What does the complex and volatile context require according to the text?
A new generation of leaders who can operate effectively in a VUCA world
What is the purpose of articulating ways to mitigate challenges and enable high impact leadership in the external context?
To address fundamental challenges to organisations’ roles and purposes within society
What is the significance of the VUCA concept for business leaders?
It describes the fundamental challenges posed by the complex and volatile context
What is the focus of the notes on leadership challenges in the external context of an organisation?
Identifying potential challenges such as industry sector, value chain, stakeholders, and competitors
What is the focus of the World Economic Forum's value chain approach?
Improving supply chain efficiency and reducing environmental impact
What is the concept of 'co-opetition' as mentioned in the text?
Turning competitors into collaborators for mutual benefit
What are the enablers of leadership mentioned in the text?
Innovation, collaboration, and stakeholder disengagement
What role does technology play in business innovation according to the text?
It provides significant competitive advantages
What does collaboration in the global context involve?
Building networks that span geographic and industry lines
What is crucial for leaders to respond to and predict change in a VUCA world?
Innovation and adaptability
What does understanding the external context enable leaders to do?
Use common goals to bring people together across global boundaries
What is a key aspect of creative leadership according to the text?
Defining ambitions and creating space for innovation
What is crucial for high impact leaders in a changing global context?
Thinking creatively to make adjustments to plans
What does external stakeholder engagement enable according to the text?
Organizational learning and high impact change
What is a key requirement for high impact leaders to understand according to the text?
The world and needs of their stakeholders
What is necessary for leaders in rapidly changing global scenarios?
Being prepared to respond to change
What does the role of creativity in leadership primarily involve according to the text?
Mindset and thinking underpinning challenge resolution
What is crucial for high impact leaders to assess according to the text?
Strengths and weaknesses of their collaborators
What does collaboration with external stakeholders help high impact leaders build according to the text?
Greater awareness and a culture of innovation and collaboration
What is a requirement for high impact leaders in a changing global context according to the text?
Understanding the external context in which an organization is located
What has the global spread of mobile technology and social media led to?
Increased information flow and connectivity
What is a unique challenge faced by the insurance sector mentioned in the text?
Climate change
What does the
Financial pressures
What do pressing social and environmental challenges pose for society's stability and well-being?
Potential disruption
What does mapping the external context and processes of value chains help leaders understand?
How these processes affect the structure and operations of their organizations
What do rapid technological advancements, described as the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution,' drive for businesses?
Unprecedented changes at a much faster pace and larger scale
What do organizations need to do within the complex relationships of the external context?
Proactively anticipate change and prepare for challenges
What is driving unprecedented changes for businesses at a much faster pace and larger scale than previous industrial revolutions?
Technological advancements
What has increased information flow and connectivity, leading to more transparency in business?
Social media
What poses fundamental risks for society's stability and well-being?
Climate change and natural resource availability
What has led to innovations in business models, products, and processes, creating both opportunities and potential disruption and risk?
Technological advancements
What is necessary for organizations to proactively anticipate change and prepare for challenges within the complex relationships of the external context?
Mapping the external context and processes of value chains
What has led to the establishment of initiatives like ClimateWise to address climate-related risks and opportunities in the insurance sector?
Climate change
What do businesses contribute to the broader external context through?
Cross-sector groups and membership organizations
What does being a 'future fit' leader entail according to the notes?
Adapting to the evolving requirements of leadership
What is the main focus of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research?
Sustainability and environmental impact of businesses
What is crucial for high impact leaders to assess according to the text?
The external context and processes of value chains
What is the concept of 'co-opetition' as mentioned in the text?
Collaboration and competition among organizations
What is the purpose of articulating ways to mitigate challenges and enable high impact leadership in the external context?
To navigate through complex terrains
What does the Belbin Team Role Inventory (BTRI) measure according to the text?
Team dynamics
What is the ultimate aim of the notes on High Impact Leadership Approach?
To apply leadership theory to better understand one's own style and approach to leadership
What is a key focus of change dynamics for a high impact leader?
Understanding complex systems and options for promoting beneficial change
What is a typical style of a high impact leader?
Inclusive
What is a benefit of leadership at the personal level according to the text?
Personal growth
What is important for creating a better future and making a positive contribution to society?
Personal leadership style refinement
What does completing assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) help identify?
Personality traits
What is a key aspect of personal leadership style refinement according to the text?
Understanding traits, skills, actions, knowledge, and styles associated with high impact leadership
What is emphasized as important for leaders at the personal level according to the text?
Engaging others
What is the main purpose of the Belbin Team Role Inventory (BTRI)?
To assess how individuals function in a team environment
What does the Emergenetics International test assess?
An individual's thinking and behavioral attributes
What is crucial for a high impact leader according to the notes?
Systemic understanding
What is the focus of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research?
Building long-term business performance
What is essential for a leader to navigate through complex terrains?
Emotional intelligence
What does the development exercise mentioned in the text aim to achieve?
Evaluate an individual's personal attributes for leadership
What does the role of creativity in leadership primarily involve according to the text?
Sketching a powerful alternative vision
What is the primary goal of consulting with a leadership coach according to the text?
Honing personal attributes and leadership style
What does the knowledge of a high impact leader include according to the notes?
Systemic understanding
What is a crucial skill for high impact leadership according to the notes?
Interdisciplinary thinking
What is a trait of a high impact leader as mentioned in the notes?
Systemic thinking
What is the primary focus of the notes on High Impact Leadership Approach?
Enhancing personal leadership style
What is emphasized as necessary for a leader to reach their career goals?
Effective leadership
What does the external context of an organization include as potential leadership challenges?
Dynamic market changes
What is the significance of leadership at the personal or 'micro' level?
Affects personal and professional goals
What is necessary for leaders to respond to and predict change in a VUCA world?
Agility and flexibility
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an enabler of leadership in the text?
Strategic planning skills
What is emphasized as an approach to understanding the complexity of change and identifying driving factors?
Systems thinking
What is highlighted as a key factor for leaders to develop new ways of thinking in the volatile and uncertain context?
Adaptive leadership
What is mentioned as a resource for reshaping the business environment in the text?
Systems thinking approach
What is highlighted as an essential aspect for leaders to understand the complexity of change?
Holistic thinking
What is mentioned as a potential benefit of applying systems thinking to leadership effectiveness?
Improved decision-making
What is the acronym VUCA stands for in the context of leadership?
Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous
What are the learning outcomes mentioned in the text?
Recall the concepts of systems thinking within the business context.
What is emphasized as important for leadership thinking frameworks and practices?
Incorporating systems thinking
What does the acronym LO2 refer to in the context of the text?
Identify disruptions that can affect leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
What does the text suggest about the future of leadership?
It can no longer be viewed as the preserve of just a few individuals.
What is the primary focus of the notes on disruptions and systemic pressures?
Emphasizing the importance of incorporating systems thinking into leadership thinking frameworks and practices.
What is the VUCA acronym used to describe?
The global context following the Cold War
What does VUCA stand for in the context of leadership challenges?
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
What is the primary focus of systems thinking?
Understanding interconnected problems and solutions
What does practicing systems thinking require leaders to be open to?
New ways of thinking and approaching problems
What is the expected global population by 2040, according to the text?
9 billion
What does rapid globalization necessitate leaders to adapt their leadership approaches through systems thinking to navigate?
Complex systems
What is the anticipated consequence of the global population reaching 9 billion by 2040?
1 in 7 people worldwide will go hungry
What is crucial for high impact leaders to understand within an organization?
Relationships and effecting positive change within the system
What is predicted to cause significant global temperature increases, higher sea levels, and disruptive weather patterns?
Climate change
What is the impact of globalization and technological advancements on social systems?
They have led to increasingly complex social systems
What has led to increased migratory patterns of humans, resulting in a significant increase in refugees seeking protection?
Globalization
What is crucial for leaders to navigate effectively in a VUCA world, according to the text?
Strong leadership
What are 'wicked problems' as described in the text?
Complex issues with no easy solutions
What is the primary focus of leadership development according to the text?
Navigating global challenges
What is a vital skill for high-impact leaders according to the text?
Big-picture thinking
What is the context necessitating the development of skills like complex problem-solving and critical thinking according to the text?
Unprecedented challenges
What is the role of traditional leadership approaches according to the text?
Succeeding within current systems
What is the significance of high-impact leaders aligning commercial success with positive societal outcomes according to the text?
A vital aspect of leadership
What does the Cambridge Impact Leadership Model emphasize as necessary for becoming a high impact leader?
Contextual insight, knowledge base, mindset, skills, and practices
What is the primary focus of Unit 2 of the notes on high impact leadership?
Thinking and practices behind high impact leadership
What is the role of a high impact leader in building the confidence and resilience required for taking action, according to the learning outcomes?
Illustrate their role
What does the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research primarily focus on?
Sustainability and its impact on leadership
What is emphasized as necessary for a leader to navigate through complex terrains according to the text?
Confidence and resilience
What do the learning outcomes require students to do in relation to the leadership capabilities and practices needed to deliver the level of change required in business?
Analyse the leadership capabilities and practices
What is the focus of the notes on the topic of high impact leadership?
The mindset, knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to become a high impact leader
What is a key aspect of high impact leadership?
Understanding the VUCA context and adopting a systems thinking approach
What skills do high impact leaders need to cultivate?
Strategic thinking, planning, and change management
What is essential for building true confidence in leadership?
Understanding core values and aligning actions with those values
What is emphasized by the Cambridge Impact Leadership Model?
Developing social and emotional intelligence for effective leadership
What is covered in Module 4 of the leadership program?
The benefits of leading collaboratively
What is crucial for leaders to instill and encourage in their teams?
Confidence and resilience
What do high impact leaders need to develop a greater sense of?
Social and emotional intelligence
What is a crucial capability for high impact leaders according to the text?
Understanding future leadership challenges and aligning leadership with personal values
What is emphasized as important for high impact leaders at the personal level according to the text?
Self-awareness, empathy, and openness
What does the text suggest about the significance of self-awareness for leaders?
It can be more helpful than an MBA
What is necessary for high impact leaders to lead effectively in diverse contexts and with diverse individuals?
Developing contextual insight and knowledge base
What does the role of creativity in leadership primarily involve according to the text?
Innovation that creates new forms of value
What is crucial for high impact leaders to assess according to the text?
Risks and opportunities, and the context of stakeholders
What is necessary for leaders to develop new ways of thinking in the volatile and uncertain context?
Honing the leadership mindset through cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development
What is a key aspect of resilience in leadership according to the text?
Possessing broad contextual insight
What is emphasized as important for high-impact leaders according to the text?
Engaging with stakeholders
What does research indicate the growing importance of in effective leadership according to the text?
Character, values, ethics, and personal worldviews
What does Gitman (2015) discuss in relation to resilient business leaders according to the text?
The qualities of resilient business leaders
What is a requirement for high-impact leaders in a changing global context according to the text?
Self-awareness and a willingness to develop the necessary mindset
What does building resilience involve according to the text?
Working on a flexible plan and leveraging adversity
What does Hougaard, Carter, and Afton (2018) emphasize the importance of in leadership according to the text?
The importance of self-awareness
What is a trait of high-impact leaders according to the text?
Possessing confidence and resilience
What is essential for creating a better future and making a positive contribution to society according to the text?
Character, values, ethics, and personal worldviews
What does Annette Simmons suggest about storytelling in business?
It interprets raw facts and proofs to create reality
What is the primary purpose of storytelling in business according to the text?
To gain support from stakeholders and influence change
What is the focus of the notes on the power of storytelling for business?
To explore the practices and strategies underpinning storytelling
What is the significance of gaining the support of stakeholders through storytelling?
It can prove effective in influencing change
What are the learning outcomes related to the power of storytelling in business?
Evaluating the power of storytelling in business to influence change
What does storytelling provide for stakeholders according to the text?
A compelling reason to support the business or organization
What can change the meaning of facts according to Annette Simmons?
Changing the story
What is a crucial aspect of building a high impact narrative, according to the text?
Using storytelling language and memorable details
What is the primary goal when considering the audience's perspective in storytelling, as mentioned in the text?
Understanding what's in it for the audience and why they should care
What is crucial for a high impact narrative to conclude with, according to the text?
A key takeaway message
What is emphasized as a means of bridging gaps between individuals in communication, according to the text?
Storytelling
What is highlighted as a crucial skill for leaders, as mentioned in the text?
Crafting high impact narratives
What is essential for a leader to harness the power of storytelling, according to the text?
Honing presentation skills and strengthening presence
What is crucial for a high impact leader to consider when illustrating a narrative, according to the text?
Using evidence, examples, metaphors, and analogies
What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of a high impact narrative, according to the text?
Being action-oriented and supported with evidence
What is a crucial aspect of a high impact narrative's message, as mentioned in the text?
Being clear, positive, and action-oriented
What is the primary purpose of storytelling for high impact leaders?
To enhance communication, engagement, and connection
What is the role of stories in giving listeners motivation to buy into a vision?
To inspire and persuade the audience
What is the main focus of corporate storytelling?
Communicating an organization's vision, mission, and identity
How does storytelling help in convincing stakeholders and creating a compelling vision?
By effectively communicating experiences and interpreting information
What is the significance of understanding storytelling for high impact leaders?
It is important for communicating experiences and interpreting information
What is the key aspect of storytelling for interpreting events as positive or negative?
Stories help humans interpret events as positive or negative
What is the primary benefit of using stories as tools for persuasion?
Stories can be effective tools for persuading an audience
What is the primary focus of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's research?
Sustainability leadership
What does the Emergenetics International test assess?
Communication style
What is the main purpose of the Belbin Team Role Inventory (BTRI)?
Identifying individuals' team roles
What is the significance of the VUCA concept for business leaders?
Navigating through complex terrains
What does rapid globalization necessitate leaders to adapt their leadership approaches through systems thinking to navigate?
Navigating through complex terrains
What does the external context of an organization include as potential leadership challenges?
Navigating through complex terrains
What is emphasized as important for leaders at the personal level?
Navigating through complex terrains
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of executive presence as mentioned in the text?
Resilience
What is highlighted as a key factor underpinning executive presence?
Emotional intelligence
What is emphasized as a prized presentation skill in high-impact leadership?
Authenticity
What is a primary characteristic through which presence can be understood?
Communication
Who is known for advocating for storytelling as an effective presentation skill?
John Chambers
What is emphasized as the starting point for effective storytelling?
Active listening
How many principles are outlined for improving executive presence?
Six
What are the six principles for improving executive presence and presentation skills?
Authenticity, composure, connection, charisma, confidence, and communication
What is the primary focus of the programme at Cisco that rates executives after every presentation?
Improving communication skills
What is a key factor in understanding executive presence?
Communication
What are the characteristics encompassed in Rebecca Shambaugh's definition of executive presence?
Confidence, composure, decisiveness, and authenticity
What is a prized presentation skill in high impact leadership, according to the text?
Authenticity
Who is known for impeccable presentation skills and advocates for effective communication within the company?
John Chambers
What is a crucial skill that can be continually developed, according to the text?
Active listening
Study Notes
High Impact Leadership: Traits, Styles, and Benefits
- Global challenges and dilemmas include social and ecological pressures such as globalisation, climate change, and wealth inequality.
- Understanding environmental issues can affect business operations and present opportunities for social action.
- Change dynamics involve understanding complex systems and options for promoting beneficial change, including financial markets, policy options, technology, and consumer behavior.
- Organisational influences and impacts include understanding an organization's full impact, finding opportunities for value creation and new markets.
- Diverse stakeholder views require considering different world views and belief systems within and across communities.
- Leadership style refers to the way a leader provides direction and motivates team members to implement a plan.
- A high impact leader can vary their leadership style as the context requires, drawing on a combination of several styles.
- Typical styles of a high impact leader include inclusive, visionary/charismatic, creative/innovative, altruistic, radical, and pace-setting.
- Benefits of leadership at the personal level include engaging others, leading with purpose and vision, personal growth, self-awareness, and career progression.
- Personal leadership style refinement is important for creating a better future and making a positive contribution to society.
- Identifying your leadership style involves understanding traits, skills, actions, knowledge, and styles associated with high impact leadership.
- Completing assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) can help identify personality traits and determine which leadership traits to further develop.
Challenges and Opportunities in the External Context of Leadership
- The external context of an organization encompasses various dimensions, including political, economic, social, and technological factors.
- Rapid technological advancement, described as the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," is driving unprecedented changes for businesses at a much faster pace and larger scale than previous industrial revolutions.
- Technological advancements have led to innovations in business models, products, and processes, creating both opportunities and potential disruption and risk.
- The global spread of mobile technology and social media has increased information flow and connectivity, leading to more transparency in business.
- Pressing social and environmental challenges, such as climate change, natural resource availability, and wealth inequality, pose fundamental risks for society's stability and well-being.
- Organizations need to proactively anticipate change and prepare for challenges within the complex relationships of the external context.
- External pressures can highlight areas for improvement and drive high-impact change within organizations.
- The challenges and disruptions in the industry sector include financial pressures, growing consumer expectations, decentralization, new technologies, environmental factors, and global competition.
- The insurance sector faces unique challenges due to climate change, leading to the establishment of initiatives like ClimateWise to address climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Businesses contribute to the broader external context through cross-sector groups and membership organizations like the World Economic Forum and local business networks.
- Climate change and increased urbanization present challenges in value chains, disrupting systems from sourcing to distribution and sales.
- Mapping the external context and processes of value chains can help leaders understand how these processes affect the structure and operations of their organizations.
Understanding High Impact Leadership Approach
- The notes aim to help individuals understand and develop their personal leadership style.
- The focus is on traits, skills, actions, knowledge, and styles commonly associated with high impact leadership.
- The notes provide enrichment resources to identify personal leadership style and areas for development.
- Refining individual leadership approach involves critical thinking and self-evaluation.
- Traits, skills, actions, knowledge, and styles of leadership support a high impact approach.
- Traits of a high impact leader include caring, systemic thinking, open-mindedness, self-awareness, and visionary courage.
- Skills crucial for high impact leadership include navigating complexity, long-term thinking, interdisciplinary thinking, and communicating vision.
- Actions of a high impact leader include well-informed decision-making, strategic direction, empowering and inspiring people, and fostering innovation.
- Leaders must be aware of internal and external factors that influence business to have a high impact.
- Knowledge of a high impact leader includes understanding internal and external factors that influence business.
- The notes provide a framework for individuals to understand and develop their unique leadership approach.
- The aim is to help individuals achieve personal and professional goals through effective leadership at the personal level.
Navigating Wicked Problems and Future Leadership
- Rapid technological change disrupts jobs and skills, requiring different skill sets for future employees.
- "Wicked problems" are complex issues with no easy solutions, caused by factors like incomplete knowledge and interconnected problems.
- The term "wicked problem" was originally used in policy theory and has expanded to describe issues in the economy, environment, and politics.
- Wicked problems often arise due to constant change or unprecedented challenges, making them tough to manage, especially in social contexts.
- Leaders must navigate through complexity and ambiguity, considering business disruptions, the VUCA context, and wicked problems.
- High-impact leaders must refine their leadership capabilities, ask questions, listen to others, and be open to new ideas to manage complexity.
- Wicked problems pose challenges for business, but there are mitigating approaches and strategies to address them.
- Leadership development is being reframed to enable leaders to navigate the rapid pace of change and evolving role of business in society.
- Global issues like wealth inequality, climate change, and technological innovation are rapidly changing the context of leadership.
- Big-picture thinking is a vital skill for high-impact leaders, who should focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and aligning commercial success with positive societal outcomes.
- Traditional leadership approaches focus on succeeding within current systems, rather than transforming them, failing to equip leaders to navigate global challenges.
- The context necessitates developing skills such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, stakeholder engagement, emotional intelligence, and cognitive flexibility.
Developing Confidence and Resilience in Leadership
- Confidence in leadership involves active listening and incorporating others' ideas
- Insecure leaders may feel threatened by others' views, while confident leaders are open to different perspectives
- Resilience is the ability to withstand disruptive shocks, manage complexity, and recover from tough times
- Resilient leaders possess broad contextual insight, engage with stakeholders, and show flexibility and commitment to ethics
- Building resilience involves strategies such as working on a flexible plan, winning the inner game, and leveraging adversity
- Confidence and resilience are qualities that can be developed through observation and practice
- Research indicates the growing importance of character, values, ethics, and personal worldviews in effective leadership
- High-impact leadership requires self-awareness and a willingness to develop the necessary mindset
- Confidence and resilience are essential capabilities for high-impact leaders to take action
- Gitman (2015) discusses the qualities of resilient business leaders
- Hougaard, Carter, and Afton (2018) emphasize the importance of self-awareness in leadership
- Ibarra and Hunter (2007) explore how leaders create and use networks
The Power of Storytelling in High Impact Leadership
- Storytelling is an essential skill for high impact leaders
- Storytelling enhances communication, engagement, and connection
- Strong communication and storytelling skills are crucial for high impact leaders
- Storytelling involves reimagining experiences with detail and feeling
- Stories are used to give listeners motivation to buy into a vision
- Stories can be effective tools for persuading an audience
- Stories help humans interpret events as positive or negative
- Stories are crucial for communicating experiences and interpreting information
- Storytelling is important for convincing stakeholders and creating a compelling vision
- Corporate storytelling communicates an organization's vision, mission, and identity
- Stories help create connections and protect the brand from negative feelings
- Understanding storytelling and strengthening presence are key in developing presentation skills
Developing Executive Presence and Presentation Skills
- Executive presence is a set of learned behaviors that command attention and inspire others, closely linked to communication and confidence.
- Rebecca Shambaugh defines executive presence as the way one carries themselves, encompassing confidence, composure, decisiveness, authenticity, and articulate communication.
- Executive presence can be understood through four primary characteristics, with communication being a key factor.
- Six principles for improving presence include authenticity, composure, connection, charisma, confidence, and communication.
- Gender bias in the workplace correlates with the development of executive presence, particularly in relation to career progression.
- Authenticity is a prized presentation skill in high impact leadership, with individual communication styles playing a crucial role in effective communication.
- Effective storytelling starts with active listening and honing the narrative to fit the audience, and it's a skill that can be continually developed.
- Former Cisco CEO John Chambers is known for impeccable presentation skills and advocates for effective communication within the company.
- Cisco has a programme that rates executives on their communication skills after every presentation, aiming to improve both content and delivery.
- The best storytellers are also good listeners, and there are approaches to help develop presentation and communication skills further.
- A five-step approach to improving storytelling includes creating a compelling story, knowing your audience, using visuals, refining your delivery, and practicing.
- Developing executive presence and presentation skills is crucial for leaders to align with their organization's mission and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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