GOOD BEHAVIORS

Developing your leadership image does not need to be a complicated process. Often, gaining an awareness of your current image and its limits goes a long way. If you realize you talk too fast when delivering bad news and are often viewed as nervous, for example, then you can make a conscious effort to take a breath, slow down, and remain calm.

To achieve your desired leadership image, you'll want to use techniques that help you address content and also verbal and nonverbal behaviors, including the following:

images Tell stories. Leaders who readily give interesting examples through their stories are engaging and more interesting. They ...

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