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Ted Talk by D. Dudley
Develop your leadership
Each of us has changed the life of someone; sometimes without knowing it. In this talk, Drew Dudley invites us to better the lives of those around us and celebrates everyday leadership with humor.
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Challenge
Change your provider
Develop your negotiation
Call your internet or phone service provider to tell them that you want to change companies because you've found better services. Ask for a promotion or discount - It will surprise you to see how they won't want to let you go.
Results: you'll save some money and will develop your negotiation abilities. It's the perfect practice exercise!
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TED Talk by J. Treasure
Develop your communication
Have you ever found yourself talking and felt like no one was listening to you? In "How to speak so that people want to listen", J. Treasure explains how to improve your communication by using some easy vocal tricks and practicing empathy.
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Challenge
Anticipate problems
Develop your ethics
Take 30 minutes to analyze the 3 most ethically complicated problems that you could face in the next month. (Example: one of your laziest friends asks you for a recommendation to work at your company.)
Thinking about your answers is an excellent way to anticipate and reflect on ethical problems in the long term.
Challenge
Transform a conflict
Develop your negotiation
If you are in conflict with someone, try something... propose that you sit together to talk about how you each feel (not about who is right) with these rules: Take turns speaking. Use sentences that start with I, not "you". Do not interrupt. Ask each other what you need, and listen to the answers. Finally, each person makes one final request to the other.
Challenge
Eat without technology
Develop your listening
The next time you eat with friends, suggest that everyone put away their phones and not touch them during the meal. Take advantage of that moment without distractions to listen and be present. Using our phones too much causes us to miss opportunities to connect and gives a bad impression to those around.
Challenge
"It's not my fault"
Develop your leadership
The next time you make a mistake, assume responsibility. "It's not my fault" is a defense mechanism that inhibits us from being authentic and moving forward. Learn to accept failure in this small way and note what you learn. Knowing how to take responsibility is an important quality for true leaders.
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