To succeed in a decision making conversation, follow these three steps. This is a tried and tested method cited by Charles Duhigg in Supercommunicators.
For more such interesting insights from Charles Duhigg, read the below mentioned posts:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=charles+duhigg
I am a huge fan of Nelson Mandela and his leadership skills. Through this post I will let you know how Nelson Mandela continues to inspire us.
“Practice being the last to Speak” is One of the rare skills that he learnt from his dad. This is such an important asset to have as a leader.
Finally let me leave with this leadership masterclass from Simon Sinek.
The role of neural entrainment in effective communication has been proven by research. This is what ensures that the speaker and listener are on the same wavelength and are aligned.
Unless the speaker and audience exhibit neural alignment effective communication cannot happen. The science of neural alignment and its need in effective communication has been highlighted below. This proves beyond doubt the role of neural entrainment.
This is inspired from Charles Duhigg’s book Supercommunicators.
For similar insightful posts related to Charles Duhigg, please visit:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=charles+duhigg
The book Supercommunicators from Charles Duhigg is a must read if you want to be an effective communicator.
https://www.amazon.in/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection-ebook/dp/B0C5QKJ8VP
The most favorite thing about myself is that I strive to be a better version of myself everyday. This rules out comparison with others and helps me adopt an infinite mindset.
All of us should aim towards self improvement rather than getting bogged down by competition. This is when we unleash our best qualities and lead fulfilling lives.
The essence of doing this is adoption of an infinite mindset.
When I retire I would love to be remembered as a person who stood for Fulfillment versus Excitement at all times. I encourage all of you to strive to leave a legacy behind by chasing fulfillment.
Whereas excitement is DOPAMINE, Fulfillment is OXYTOCIN.
Nothing highlights the merit of Fulfillment better than this quote from Simon Sinek.
“Excitement comes from the achievement. Fulfillment comes from the journey that got you there. “
For fulfillment to be a primary driver we should adopt an infinite mindset at all times without caring about competition.
Read this blog post to know more on how deep questions lead to emotional contagion.
The below wonderful insight has been adopted from Charles Duhigg’s book Supercommunicators. This book is a true masterclass in communicator and illuminates us on most needed skills to be a great communicator.
One such very important skill is the ability to ask deep questions.
“Deep questions are particularly good at creating intimacy because they ask people to describe their beliefs, values, feelings, and experiences in ways that can reveal something vulnerable. And vulnerability sparks emotional contagion, which makes us more aligned.”
Inspired from Charles Duhigg’s book Supercommunicators.
Let this insight help you connect better.
Read this wonderful insight inspired from the same book.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-does-brain-gauge-emotional-contagion/
To know more about the author Charles Duhigg read the below link:
The oldest thing I still love to carry forward is my positive attitude. Your attitude is after all your wish and determines the quality of your life.
Some of my most favorite moments date back to days when I was part of trusting and high performance teams. Trusting teams bring the best out of us for the reasons mentioned below:
Hence as a leader if you want to build a high performing team based on trust, encourage vulnerability for this reason.
Everyday your mood follows a pattern. This depends on whether you a later riser, early riser or in between.
I am a late riser and hence my daily pattern i.e. the OWL pattern is different from that of a LARK (early riser).
We often hear that passion mindset is important to do great things in life. This blogpost will enlighten you on the benefits of adopting a craftsman mindset as opposed to a passion mindset.
