Make every communication count—with a simple, four-stepspeaking model Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of athousand, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's notonly the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the littleones as well—in a casual conversation in the elevator, inphone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant"interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world'sleading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader showsyou how to make the most of your daily communications, creating apresence on the job as a genuine and constant leader. In this eye-opening guide, aspiring (and established) leaderscan enhance their reputations and influence by following a fewsimple steps. Speaking as a Leader: Shows how to structure your thoughts and message in anysituation using a four-step model Offers tips on listening effectively, in three dimensions Details why you are the best visual and how to avoid "Death byPowerPoint" Offers guidance on taking the "numb" out of numbers Includes tips on moving from subject to message With Speaking as a Leader, you'll learn to tap into yourinnate leadership skills at every occasion—whether small orlarge—and earn the sort of respect that creates devotedfriends and passionate supporters.