tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17803506.post5962742095124246720..comments2018-08-21T07:06:37.018-07:00Comments on Pursuing Leadership by Denny: Speaking with convictionDenny Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13976548371874726977noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17803506.post-17684861191171056612009-09-04T04:16:33.883-07:002009-09-04T04:16:33.883-07:00Dear John - Great to see your response on my blog....Dear John - Great to see your response on my blog. It has been a long time since we communicated. I hope all is well in work and family.<br /><br />I've found that cultural background is one of the most important contextual variables to influence our communication style. Both what we use with others and the type of communication that is most comfortable for us to receive are powerful. In my present setting, mutual or cooperative leadership looks passive and weak. In order to be taken seriously, I have to be more aware of, and willing to engage with, more power, influence, and positional strategies. It's a stretch for me to both use and receive but I can't be effective without recognizing and adapting to it. And, the key is remaining authentic when I use an approach that may be outside of my comfort zone. I wish I could say that I've mastered this but I know I have a way to go.<br /><br />Best always,<br />DennyDenny Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976548371874726977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17803506.post-46890815553608831162009-08-31T10:53:59.113-07:002009-08-31T10:53:59.113-07:00Denny-
Great find! I find in myself that I can wri...Denny-<br />Great find! I find in myself that I can write much more convincing arguments than I can speak. Always something to develop and work on. <br /><br />Overall, speaking with conviction implies that one has conviction. Perhaps the root of the problem is that many have not found conviction in their beliefs. Perhaps in our efforts to encourage more collaboration, compromise, understanding, etc., we have made it too easy for folks to sit on the fence? <br /><br />This could be different depending on the context as well. In my work with nonprofits, I don't typically find speaking with conviction to be a problem. These are the frontline folks.<br /><br />I'd like to repost your ideas and a link to the video on my <a href="http://leadership-places.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> blog </a>. Good stuff!John Shertzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287950273731095094noreply@blogger.com