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Create a Hope Map to Achieve Goals
In this video, the speaker introduces the concept of a "hope map" to help individuals set and achieve their goals. By dividing a sheet of paper into three sections, they guide the viewers through the process of identifying their goals,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Transformational Leadership Theory
Transformational leadership theory helps us identify the Top 5 qualities of transformational leaders and we'll look at numerous examples to explain this style of leadership and approach. Top 5 Qualities of Transformational Leadership...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Importance of Public Speaking
We'll look at the importance of public speaking skills for professionals, students, and in everyday life.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Types of Delivery for Speeches and Public Speaking
There are four types of delivery for speeches, public speaking, or presentations: 1) Manuscript reading, 2) Memorized, 3) Impromptu, and 4) Extemporaneous.I recommend mainly focusing on the extemporaneous style of delivery. It is the...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Compassion in the Workplace
Creating a culture of compassion in the workplace is a great way for leaders to transform the workplace experience.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor's Reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Speech for Teen Choice Award
Communication professor's reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Award Speech on Nickelodeon in 2013.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Empathy?
What is Empathy and why does it matter? We'll take the definition but also look at 3 ways to practice empathy in your daily life.
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Transforming SILOs
In this video, Marcus and the speaker discuss the concept of the SILO effect within their office and introduce "Blue Moon Day" as a way to encourage teamwork and creativity. They address the challenges of working in silos and emphasize...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Rhetoric?
What is Rhetoric? It's one of the oldest areas of study in history (about 400 BC). Rhetoric is all about the study of persuasive communication and is grounded in the teachers of philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero and sophists...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Trait Theory of Leadership
We'll look at the Trait Theory of Leadership that identifies the top 5 traits leaders possess and some examples and characteristics of each trait. Trait leadership theory is a common approach across organizational behavior, management...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Barriers to Effective Listening
Barriers to effective listening skills and take a look at a 1-hour Listening Course.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to End a Conversation Politely
How do end a conversation politely? This video gives 7 smooth ways to end a conversation without being rude when somebody won't stop talking.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Cite Sources in a Speech
How to cite sources properly in a speech or presentation and citing sources so they sound smooth and conversational. In the examples, I use APA style for consistency.
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Ways to Manage Performance with Strengths
This video discusses the importance of managing performance with strengths in a leadership role. It emphasizes the need for individuals to identify and utilize their strengths when applying for a job, as well as the benefits of coaching...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Extemporaneous vs Impromptu Speech Delivery and When To Use Them
People often confuse extemporaneous and impromptu delivery styles. We'll explain what they each are when to choose each speaking style based upon your situation.
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Positive Emotion at Work
Insights & Strategies: Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Kylie Bell, Leadership Development Expert to discuss positive emotion at work.
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Designing an Effective Training Program
In this video, the speaker discusses the key elements involved in designing a successful training program. The focus is on identifying objectives and desired outcomes, capturing participants' attention and emotions, incorporating...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Improve Listening Skills
Learn how to improve listening skills.
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Improving Training Effectiveness: Feedback, Adaptation, and Preparation
In this video, the speaker reflects on the importance of receiving feedback as a trainer and shares personal experiences of how feedback has influenced their teaching approach. They discuss improvements made to handouts, the significance...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Self-Actualization?
What is Self-Actualization from Abraham Maslow's pyramid and definition, and is it the key to happiness. Self-actualization is a common term of psychology but it has important implications for leaders.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Self-Awareness in Relationships
How to improve and increase your self-awareness in relationships. We'll look at four ways to get started.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Perception and Communication
Perception and communication. Is our perception of reality THE reality or is it just the way we personally see things. We'll look at our perception with some key concepts in mind from the coordinated management of meaning and social...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Management vs Leadership
This videos looks at management vs leadership skills by comparing the similarities and differences between leaders and managers to give you the opportunity to see where you fit the picture. Before digging in, the first takeaway is that...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Your Mission, Vision, and Values (with Examples)
What are Your Mission, Vision, and Values? We'll look at lots of examples to help you write your own list of corporate or personal values. - In summary, a mission statement is a concise "job description" for the organization that...