The Look & Sound of Leadership

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel

An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.

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273 episodes
Updated July 9

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Jul 11, 2013 · 13 min
The High-Maintenance Executive
Being “high maintenance” can derail a career. Here are four mistakes people make that get them labeled “high maintenance.” And four actions to help you avoid the high maintenance label.
Jun 6, 2013 · 11 min
Capitalizing on Differences in Style
Our own work style seems completely natural—to us! But what about all those people whose styles are different? What do you do with them?
May 2, 2013 · 12 min
Creating New Behaviors
We create impressions, in part, through our behaviors. And changing behaviors can feel overwhelming. This four-stage process makes behavioral change manageable.
Apr 4, 2013 · 13 min
Building Emotional Intelligence
Companies invest in developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) because its presence improves performance. EQ has four steps. Here is number one. 04/04/13
Mar 7, 2013 · 11 min
Shouldering the Burden of Leadership
Every leader casts a long shadow. Casual comments can have huge ripples. Such is the burden of leadership. How well are you shouldering the burden?
Feb 7, 2013 · 10 min
The Flexible Leader
Everyone you manage is at a different stage of their professional and personal development. Are you managing them all the same way?
Jan 10, 2013 · 11 min
Communicating with Clarity
Expert communicators put up signposts so their listeners can follow them easily. Using these “frameworks” can distinguish you as a clear and expert communicator.
Dec 6, 2012 · 15 min
Upward Feedback
Giving upward feedback can be a dicey proposition. The three-step formula in this Executive Coaching Tip will make that potentially dangerous enterprise a whole lot safer.
Nov 1, 2012 · 10 min
Turn Values into Behavior
Companies proudly post their values in their lobbies and on their websites. But values are mere slogans until leaders help people transform those ideas into concrete actions. But that shift can be difficult. Even explosive.
Oct 4, 2012 · 13 min
Self-Awareness & Self-Management
Leaders who are technically gifted leaders are often less gifted when managing their relationships. To avoid derailing—and to have healthy relationships—leaders need the two skills addressed in this month’s podcast.
Sep 6, 2012 · 11 min
Getting Unstuck
It’s usually painfully obvious to us when we’re stuck. What’s frustrating is that we can’t get ourselves unstuck. Here are three practical ways for getting unstuck that are particularly helpful in the workplace.
Aug 2, 2012 · 11 min
The Well-Balanced Executive
This 100th edition of The Look & Sound of Leadership™ discusses the best predictor of an executive’s long-term effectiveness.
Jul 12, 2012 · 12 min
The Disruptive Executive - Part Two
Trying to manage a disrupter is tough work. Managing yourself while managing a disrupter is no easier! These four tools will help you contain yourself during emotional encounters.
Jun 7, 2012 · 13 min
The Disruptive Executive - Part One
Trying to manage disrupters is like getting pummeled by a heavyweight. Here are five tools to help get traction with the disrupters in your life.
May 10, 2012 · 14 min
The Exhausted Executive
Many high performers are running on empty. Here are tools to replenish your reserves.
Apr 5, 2012 · 10 min
The Distracted Executive
Trying to get your message through to a distracted person isn't easy. It takes mental energy, preparation and willingness to repeat yourself. But what happens if YOU are the distracted person?
Mar 8, 2012 · 11 min
The Many Parts of You
Recognizing and managing the many, often contradictory, parts of you is crucial to becoming an authentic leader.
Feb 2, 2012 · 13 min
Your Team's Best Interests - Part Two
Engaged and productive employees believe their boss has their best interest at heart.
Jan 12, 2012 · 13 min
Your Team's Best Interests - Part One
Engaged and productive employees believe their boss has their best interest at heart.
Dec 1, 2011 · 13 min
Performance Reviews
Six lessons for delivering meaningful performance reviews.

The Look & Sound of Leadership

The High-Maintenance Executive

Capitalizing on Differences in Style

Creating New Behaviors

Building Emotional Intelligence

Shouldering the Burden of Leadership

The Flexible Leader

Communicating with Clarity

Upward Feedback

Turn Values into Behavior

Self-Awareness & Self-Management

Getting Unstuck

The Well-Balanced Executive

The Disruptive Executive - Part Two

The Disruptive Executive - Part One

The Exhausted Executive

The Distracted Executive

The Many Parts of You

Your Team's Best Interests - Part Two

Your Team's Best Interests - Part One

Performance Reviews