Apr 27, 2014

Show 483 - 6 Moments That Call Us To Lead

The Engaging Brand podcast covers social marketing, business ideas and brand marketing tips.

Remember as a listener you can download 30 Lessons on Social Leadership Powers - the new ebook for just 99p using the discount code ilovebob.

This week Anna Farmery speaks to Henry Evans and Colm Foster about STEP UP which reveals how to identify and act upon six  moments that call us to lead. Two great guys and we discuss

  • What are leadership moments and why they are difficult for leaders.
  • How Henry and Colm have changed their approach to emotional intelligence coaching.
  • How you changed your leadership behaviors...through emotional triggers.
  • How to use anger in an intelligent way.
  • How anger is often about your own weakness not the behavior of your colleague.
  • The role of body language in emotional intelligence.
  • How to avoid terminal politeness.
  • What engagement looks like in a happy working environment.
  • How to recognise what is causing conflict at work.
  • Why should we love pessimists in the team.
  • A great question to ask yourself tomorrow.......

And finally the listener of the week is Mary Bass  - a goodie bag is on it's way to you to say a BIG THANK YOU!

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27 Apr 2014 20:05:41 | Pod Casts

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Henry Evans

Anna, we had the most wonderful time speaking with you for this podcast. Colm and I were smiling for the rest of the day. Here is the link you referenced for your listeners if they wish to take our complimentary assessment and see how ready they are to lead in the six moments that matter:

http://dynamicresults.com/solutions/assess-and-develop-talent/assessments/

My best to you and your listeners,

Henry

Posted by: Henry Evans | Apr 27, 2014 at 08:46 PM

Anna Farmery

Henry

What a lovely thing to say and rest assured the feeling was mutual. If ever I can provide value to either of you, just let me know always happy to help a friend. Already received great feedback about the show

Posted by: Anna Farmery | Apr 28, 2014 at 02:26 PM

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