Episode 36: Presence and Command Presence: Leadership Confidence in Action

Confidence, certainty, and clarity. They’re the essential skills that distinguish a leader whose presence is truly commanded. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry delves into the practical strategies and insights that can help leaders possess and embody these strong leadership qualities. He’ll share anecdotes and real-life examples to demonstrate how these skills can transform leadership effectiveness and inspire teams to achieve extraordinary results.

0:00 - Introduction
1:34 - Different leadership styles.
2:11 - The importance of presence.
2:55 - Speech pacing techniques.
3:22 - Making points with pauses.
3:46 - Optimal speech duration.
4:10 - Avoid self-deprecation.
4:40 - The issue with false motivation.
6:17 - Overloaded slides lose credibility.
7:00 - Importance of understanding slides.
7:55 - Preparation vs. winging it.
8:52 - Writing on whiteboard builds authority.
10:09 - Effective slideshow tips.
11:24 - Ending with a call to action.
12:54 - Authenticity in leadership.
14:09 - Team security and communication.
15:21 - Managing bad days.
16:32 - Being a respected leader.
17:41 - Avoid being the negative boss.
18:01 - After Action Review

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