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Effective Monitoring and Managing Performance in Remote Teams
In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of clear goals, role clarification, and defined duties in managing performance. They explain how they conducted weekly one-on-one meetings via Skype to monitor progress, address...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Apologize the Right Way the First Time
4 Tips to Apologize the Right Way the First Time, common DOs & DON'Ts of apologizing, and even the legal implications of apologizing for serious situations (for those people who claim we should "Never apologize!")
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Practice a Speech or Presentation
Learn how to practice a speech or presentation.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Ethos?
What is ethos in public speaking? We'll look at Aristotle's concept and give practical tips on how to establish good ethos and credibilitY. - Ethos does not really mean "ethics." - Ethos is a persuasive or rhetorical appeal. - A speaker...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor Reacts to Jerry Seinfeld "Tone of Voice" Story
Communication Professor reacts to Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up comedy story on his Tone of Voice and his relationship with his wife. The video looks at 1. His strangely insightful views on tone of voice, and 2. His public speaking skills....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Face to Face vs Online Communication
Face-to-face vs online communication. We compare and contrast examples of each type for your personal and business relationships.
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Finding Meaning and Purpose in Work
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of meaning and well-being beyond personal gain. The speaker highlights the importance of connecting personal purpose with the organization's purpose to engage and energize individuals.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is a Mission Statement?
What is a mission statement? We'll look at examples from brand-name companies and help you write your own mission statement by the end of the video.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is a Stakeholder?
What is a stakeholder and stakeholder theory? This video looks at the definition, primary and secondary stakeholders, and suggests practical uses for leaders. The video contrasts stakeholders vs shareholders or stockholders and looks the...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor's Reaction to Ronald Reagan's Challenger Shuttle Speech
Reaction to Ronald Reagan's Challenger Shuttle Speech to the nation given the same day (live) the space shuttle exploded. SPEECH TEXT (written by Peggy Noonan) Ladies and gentlemen, I'd planned to speak to you tonight to report on the...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Expert Power
Expert Power (French & Raven) is one of the types or bases of power. We look at examples of expert power. Expert power, according to French and Raven (1959), is social influence. Expert power describes the way a follower accepts that...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Group Problem Solving Steps
When teams follow these Group Problem Solving Steps, they are much more likely to reach effective, high-quality decisions and less likely to let ineffective decisions move forward. Thanks to research by Randy Hirokawa and his associates,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Skills
Communication skills for leaders are extremely important in professional settings! These videos offer communication skills training to help you increase your impact and lead your team with more excellence.
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Appreciative Inquiry as a Means to Solve Problems
Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Kylie Bell, a leadership development expert, to discuss appreciative Inquiry as a means to solve problems.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is character? Captain America vs. Loki
What is good character? Captain America and Loki are illustrations of how to understand what it means to have good character in our own lives. The video defines character, explains what it means on two key levels, looks at good vs bad...
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Developing Effective Training Solutions in Organizations
In this video, a leadership expert discusses her approach to developing training solutions. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the desired outcomes and changes in behavior or knowledge that the training should bring about.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
4 Public Speaking Tips for More Confidence
Let's look at 4 Tips Public Speaking Tips to help you gain more confidence. We'll be talking with Brenden from MasterTalk about the top tips he uses to coach his public speaking clients.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Anxiety Tips: 6 BEHAVIORAL Tips
Here are 6 Behavioral tips to reduce your Public Speaking Anxiety by 50% (Part 2). When you learn how to handle your fear of public speaking, you will feel more confident in yourself and your message and ultimately be more persuasive.
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The Importance of Risk Taking in Career Progression
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking risks in order to progress in one's career. They challenge the notion of narrowing one's skill set and instead advocate for broadening it by stepping into unfamiliar zones.
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Developing Leadership Skills: Transparency, Accountability, and Distributed Leadership
Leadership part 2/2: The video is about leadership skills and qualities that make a successful leader. The speaker suggests that while leaders must have a strong vision and be accountable, they must also be open to questions and concerns...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Anxiety Tips: 6 Mindset Tips
Here are 6 mindset tips to reduce your Public Speaking Anxiety by 50% (Part 1). When you learn how to handle your fear of public speaking, you will feel more confident in yourself and your message and ultimately be more persuasive.
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Understanding Self-Determination Theory
This video explores self-determination theory, which suggests that in order to be motivated and thrive in life, individuals need three key needs met: relationships, a sense of competence, and autonomy. By understanding and prioritizing...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Logos?
What is Logos for public speaking? As Aristotle might say, a logos definition is, a rhetorical appeal, a way of persuading listeners. Logos = Appealing to listeners' sense of rationale and logic, responding to an audience's need to hear...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Leadership Skills for Task and Relationship Communication
Leadership Skills often come down to an effective balance of task-oriented communication skills and relationship-oriented communication. Assess your own leadership skills by looking at these examples and a grid of leadership and...