Learning any language, particularly the Language of Leadership (LOL), is a bit like learning to acquire a new skill. Like any disciple, there is a process to learning the skills that takes commitment, time, practice…and patience. Part of speaking the “LOL” is knowing there are two halves: your words and the way in which you […]
It’s easy to have some fun at the expense of a success mindset. Saturday Night Live has numerous skits that have stood the test of time and become iconic pop-cultural references for several generations. Many might recall the “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley” segments where at the end of each skit he repeats to himself, […]
Provocation is a force for change that often carries a negative connotation. It’s a term that is often linked to aggressive behavior, or a characteristic that incites conflict and struggle. And while the ability to provoke has created some of the most disastrous events in the history of the world, like anything, it has the […]
The language of leading is built on one’s ability to perceive, relate, and communicate—after all, it is a language! What we communicate through our non-verbal cues is extremely important, but so are the words we choose in any given situation. Powerful leaders who inspire, persuade, and provoke change use powerful communication. Note your use of […]
So, what are these engineers learning that’s so important? Let’s find out: “Social scientists have recognized that success is strongly influenced by personal qualities such as perseverance, self-control, and the ability to work well on teams. Companies recognize that employees with high emotional intelligence are more resilient, flexible, and adjust easier to the fast-changing dynamic […]
Humans are stubborn. However, they can be reasoned with, appealed to, inspired, and persuaded. Perhaps you can’t make that horse drink the water you led him to. You can, however, lead those around you to “water,” and persuade them to act and drink. In previous posts I’ve introduced this idea of a “new” language—the language […]
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/267399307″ image_src=”//i.vimeocdn.com/video/697911665_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.75″ /][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.75″] When you walk into a meeting, what do you want your audience to do? What is your call to action? Focus on these three outcomes: What do you want them to think? What do you want them to feel? What do […]
Emotional Intelligence in leadership can be difficult to find. However, when it is found, especially in executive leadership, the cultures of those companies often follow the tone established by its leaders. Imagine a company culture based on sincere interest and empathy around employees and customers. Those leaders and companies do exist—Tesla’s Elon Musk is one […]
Unlike a good caramel candy, an inviting bed, or the perfect sweatshirt, “soft” has traditionally been underrated when it comes to desired business skills. They get overlooked by recruiters, management, and others. Why is that? Effective communication, personal habits and motivation, emotional intelligence, time management, leadership ability—these are all considered “soft” qualities, and are characteristics […]
IMHO, ISO, J/K, BRB, LOL … the list goes on and on when it comes to what many “older” generations might consider the “foreign language” of texting. However, most individuals—no matter their age—are adapting to this new form of “language” in order to relate to younger generations—namely children, co-workers, etc. In some ways, learning this […]
I’ve addressed the topic of emotional intelligence before and will continue to do so. Why? Two reasons: (1) having and being aware of your emotional intelligence is a critical characteristic for not only your career, but also (2) to be a successful human being. We’re all aware of the importance intelligence plays in landing opportunities. […]
When you’re up there to tell your story, tell your story in three forms. Awareness: Number one, create awareness of why you’re even there. Conflict: Maybe there’s a problem; Make them aware of the problem. But that’s not enough. Resolution: You have to tell them, “because of that, here’s the conflict.” And lastly, you […]
My “ah-ha” moment happened on a fateful day during my career at Bloomberg in New York. I found myself giving a speech to a group of professionals where, at the end of my message, the audience members would ask me questions. The cameras started to roll, and the questions started, too. I found myself stymied […]
In a previous post, I spoke to the underwhelming statistic that .7 percent, or only one student out of one hundred, can claim fluency of a language they were taught in an American high school or college.[1] It was also found that the majority of Americans who are fluent in another language learned it outside […]
Think back to your high school self: you’re in your second week as a sophomore in high school, taking five courses, and you’re home about to study for a foreign language test the next day. But studying for this particular class is different from the others. For better or for worse, everything about studying for […]
Ever since I was young, I dreamed of working on Wall Street. That passion drove me to attend college where I studied to do just that—and then it happened. The interesting thing that occurred was a transformation of that passion from simply working on Wall Street, to embracing, learning, mastering, and sharing the very attribute […]
So. It’s like, I mean….you know. Um, Uhh… ya Kinda sort of. So, oh totally, like whatever… I don’t know what’s going on, but every time we speak with these weak, wavering words it’s exhausting. In fact, many of you whether you know it or not in your presentation [used them]. The listener is going […]
Logos Consulting Group president Helio Fred Garcia and Climb Leadership Consulting CEO Chuck Garcia will jointly teach several leadership courses this spring at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, also known as Columbia Engineering. Fred and Chuck, who are brothers, are both adjunct associate professors in Columbia Engineering’s Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) program. Chuck is also a […]
Why doesn’t everyone commit to developing their communication skills? For years, I’ve coached executives who all needed to persuade and provoke change in order to succeed. However, many sensed they weren’t up to the task or simply didn’t know how to communicate more effectively than they already were. Becoming a masterful communicator requires several concurrent […]
I grew up in a family of academia. My father was a professor and my two older brothers went on to become professors as well. While I appreciated the books, music, and culture that come with this world, I distinctly remember being drawn to the idea of Wall Street after seeing the New York Stock […]
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