Want to Sound like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right
Dr. Laura Sicola discusses vocal executive presence and how the vocal delivery of your message influences both your credibility and how your message is received (video).
The Art of the Leadership Voice: How to Speak with Persuasive Power and Authenticity
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of executive communication focussed on delivery, gaining leverage in communication, preparation, presence and practice (video).
Want to Speak from the Heart? Answer this Question First
This post from TED Ideas explores a question at the core of confidence "Figuring out your answer to “Why you?” can help you speak authentically and build your confidence, says communication coach Allison Shapira" (online article).
How Miscommunication Happens (And How to Avoid It)
Built around an animated video a collection of resources and interactive activities, this TED-Ed lesson explores how miscommunication happens and what we can do to avoid it.
Communication Skills
This self-paced course will provide learners with knowledge of interpersonal skills and how to apply different forms and techniques of communication.
Here’s How Google Knows in Less Than 5 Minutes if Someone Is a Great Leader
After years of study, Google uses a few simple questions to identify the company's best leaders (Online article).
Building Stronger Teams
Building Stronger Teams is a free downloadable book that contains many activities that you can facilitate with your team in 30 minutes or less. Using these activities as part of regularly scheduled team meetings, can help improve both the engagement and effectiveness of your team members (Downloadable Guide).
5 Ways to Listen Better
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world around you. (TED Talk)
Listen, Learn… Then Lead
Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning -- and addressing the possibility of failure (TED Talk)