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How do you coach your principal?
Strangely enough, my first lesson in on how to effectively prep a boss for an upcoming media interview or speech, came from disgraced TV host Charlie Rose. Charlie, of course, was completely oblivious to the fact that he was about to teach me a skill that would benefit me for years to come and is crucial for every chief of staff to know. The valuable lesson happened quite accidentally.
You Can Read a Room, But Not a Zoom (so don’t even try!)
We often hear it referred to as being able to “read the room.” Is your audience engaged or are they starting to drift? Are they showing signs of impatience because you’re not getting to the point quickly enough?
The Key to “Upskilling” in Lockdown
The age-old approach of telling ‘em what you’re going to tell ‘em, telling ‘em, then telling ‘em what you told ‘em is just that: OLD. Your goal should always be to stand out by being distinctive. Following this dated, Mckinsey-esque strategy is merely an invitation to sound like everybody else.
How NOT to Sabotage Yourself on Video Conference Calls
Have you transitioned to the new normal yet? Tough, huh? One of them is the constant communication over videoconference.