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LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE

Appearance 5% Communication 28% Gravitas 67% Leadership Presence

Strong Signature Voice Driving Voice Assumptions/Beliefs Assumptions/Beliefs • We are here to get things done in • We are just here to get the job done partnership • I know the right answer and how to solve the • I see the future, and will enlist others to problems achieve it Communications Strategies Communications Strategies • Direct or domineering language • Uses clear and inclusive language • Advocates strongly but often fails to listen • Adaptability of advocacy, inquiry, and framing Energy Energy • Takes up space • Appears confident and humble • May draw attention to themselves • Strong and open Supportive Voice Passive Voice Voice Assumptions/Beliefs Assumptions/Beliefs for • It’s important to be a team player and respect • I can’t really change anything authority Self • They’ll ask if they need anything from me • My boss is setting the direction: my job is to make sure it gets done well Communications Strategies • Conversations may be kept internal Communications Strategies • Low on both advocacy or asking questions • May use apologetic, deferential language • Strong at listening but often unclear in impactful Energy advocacy • Low visibility Energy • May fade into background in meetings • May sound quiet or hesitant • May slouch or appear over-eager Strong Weak Voice for Others

Signature Voice Assertive Voice Collaborative Voice Competitive Relationship Authority for Empathy for Self Others

Finding Your Signature Voice Evaluate & Refine Reflect & Gather Data Experiment & Plan & Do Strategize

Creativity Generosity Logic Responsibility Accountability Achievement Curiosity Happiness Long-term Reward Adaptability Decisiveness Health perspective Security Ambition Dependability Hard work Loyalty Risk-taking Autonomy Discipline Hierarchy Making a difference Safety Balance Diversity Honesty Mission Simplicity (work/home) Open-mindedness Challenge Hope Organizational Social responsibility Efficiency Clarity Human rights growth Spirituality/faith Effectiveness Coaching Humility Passion Strength Empathy Commitment Humor/fun Patience Success Enthusiasm Caution Inclusiveness Performance Teamwork Entrepreneurism Community Informality Personal growth Transparency Excellence involvement Information sharing Positive attitude Expertise Compassion Initiative Power Competence Fairness Innovation Productivity Trust Continuous learning Financial stability Intelligence Professional growth Truth Consensus Flexibility Interdependence Quality Vision Cooperation Formality Knowledge Recognition Wealth Courage Freedom Leaving a legacy Respect Well-being Friendship Listening Resilience

LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE