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Hi !
Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.
Success Outside of Your Comfort Zone Six months ago, a professional practitioner was asked to make a speech for one of his philanthropic organizations. Like so many people, public speaking was way out of his comfort zone. His close friend referred him to me for some coaching. We worked together consistently in preparation for The Big Event. I knew that he needed alignment between his message and beliefs in order to diffuse his nervousness. So we crafted several vignettes that made it easy for him to speak from the heart. As a result, delivering the speech was as comfortable to him as wearing his favorite sweater (well, almost as comfortable...). He demonstrated the same traits that I've observed every time I work with a superior performer: even though he's at the top of his game professionally, he is willing to do what is necessary to overcome a perceived weakness. He began working on this speech in plenty of time to accomplish his objective, which was to build his confidence. He made steady, incremental progress in our regularly scheduled meetings. He practiced again and again to get comfortable. Some reminders about the nature of true superstars (as opposed to self-declared superstars):
Could your superstars use a little polishing? Think about how your talented people could become even more effective. And, by the way, he did a great job at The Big Event, and received genuine praise for the inspiration that he shared. In my mind, he was a rock star! Have a great week!  Copyright 2009 Lisa M. Aldisert
Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at 212-332-3241 to see how we can help you create strategies that make sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and profitability. |
 Issue #10, June 4, 2009
ISSN 1947-2889
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Leadership and the
Bottom Line
When you avoid tough decisions or conversations, it will only be harder to do something later. Speak up now - it's never as bad as you think it will be.
Personal Power
What is your most important characteristic that, if strengthened, would give you more confidence? Think about what this is, and take some action.
Trend Watch
Talent Management has some interesting ideas about how to create a Gen-Y friendly employee handout. Check it out!
Editor
Julia E. Rosenbaum
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