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!?

Sonal Sheth-Zawahrisonalsheth007@gmail.com

(317) 430-1574

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