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Stone Tower

COMMUNICATION

One of my favorite songs by Alison Kraus (and also Keith Whitley) says, “You say it best when you say nothing at all." Love the song. And while many leaders need to incorporate silence more fully into their practice, I DON’T advocate that as a great cookie-cutter leadership style.

 

The cornerstone of leadership success, your personal brand, and the satisfaction you experience with your life is communication; it determines whether or not people trust you, whether they will listen and engage, and whether they will execute on what you need. And yet so many of us treat it as an after-thought.

 

Our partnership helps you set the intentions you need to “say it best” - authentically and to create the impact you want.

SAY IT BEST

getting to the heart of the matter

understanding what motivates others

empowering team to own, grow & engage

influencing others

freeing up more of your time

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

~Viktor Frankl

Dig into the advanced art and science of your communication—vital and courageous skills for leaders, teams and individual contributors, particularly in an evolving virtual climate. Learn five key conversational moves that surface real issues, achieve your objectives and improve your relationships. We go far beyond the basics of a good meeting: learners leave with a practical toolkit and customized action plan to dramatically increase their ability to produce real impact.

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

Present yourself and your ideas clearly and confidently as a leader. Whether you want to ensure your voice is heard, persuade others to take action, or enhance your brand, we equip you with tools to take your communication and presentation skills to the next level. Discover the secrets to conveying executive presence, managing anxiety & tailoring your message to maximize your influence. 

EXECUTIVE PRESENCE & PRESENTATION SKILLS

How robust is your communication toolkit? Newly promoted leaders can flounder in their impact because the technical skills that got them promoted are different than what’s needed to lead. We focus on key communication skills: inquiry, coaching, feedback and collaboration. You clarify your preferred style of communication, create ways to leverage your strengths and identify strategies to flex your approach. End goal: a customized action plan and practical toolkit for successful results.

COMMUNICATION 

SKILLS

TRUSTED

 I have always looked at conversation skills as an art. With Melissa's help, I now see there is a true science to it – a science that I can put into practice.

Director, Big Four Accounting Firm

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