Post on 14-Apr-2017
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Have You Stretched
Today?
How stretching makes for better communication and leadership
Sonal Sheth-Zawahri
Stretching!?
Why?
A closed mind is similar to a closed parachute – there’s only one direction to go.
-Cathy Holloway-Hill
Your brain isn’t a muscle. It just acts as a muscle,
and it needs to be stretched.
Can stretching be about reframing our thoughts?
Teamwork & Collaboration
If you DON’T stretch…
Who needs to stretch??
How strong are you???
Qualities of Great Leaders
So, HOW do we stretch?
• Set an intention• Set the tone: What are you trying to
EVOKE?• Step out of your comfort zone• Challenged your preconceived notions• Be an open listener• Step into action• SHIFT will happen
Setting an intention is the key to successful communication.
How do you think this impacts the communication and leadership
in your workplace?
Set an Intention
Because it leads to…
Set the Tone/Know Your Audience
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Challenge Your Preconceived Notions
What if the Earth was flat?
Be an Open Listener
Step Into Action
• Identify what needs to be changed
• Make a list
• Create the pros and cons
Step Into Action Activity
1. Think of one thing that you would like to shift in your style of communication.
2. List the pros and cons of making this change.
Shift Happens
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into but hard to get out of.
- Anonymous
Have you STRETCHED today!?
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