thought leader webinar series - libby wagner: the poetry of persuasion the powerful language of...
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Part of the 2014 NetSpeed Learning Solutions Thought Leader Webinar Series. Why do 350 of the 500 Fortune 500 companies regularly use artists in their organizations to help them tap into creativity and creative processes? Leaders regularly have to deal with ambiguity and to make sense of the chaos they and their businesses face, especially in times of great change. This is exactly what poets do as well: make the unclear more clear. The language you choose -- in print, speaking and conversation -- is critical to differentiate yourself as a leader. Using poetry is an unconventional and powerful differentiator.TRANSCRIPT
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DIVING IN
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OBJECTIVES Recognize areas in your language that you can heighten with
greater clarity.
Assess whether your organization is supporting creativity and innovation.
Use poetry as a way to find meaning in ambiguity.
Identify ways to creatively impact interpersonal communication.
Empower your workplace to support creativity and innovation.
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Why is the language of leaders important?
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LINGUISTICSOF LEADERSHIP Language is a differentiator.
Language is a net.
Language sets the tone and pace.
Language influences micro- and macro-conversations.
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How important is creativity and innovation
in your organization?
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POLL 1
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Why should leaders care about creativity?
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FIVE REASONS FOR CREATE AND INNOVATE!
Reason 1: Changing paradigm of leadership.
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Reason 2: Managing rapid change.
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Reason 3: Increase in leading from afar.
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Reason 4: Need to Harvest Hidden Artistry.
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Reason 5: The Courageous Conversation is at the epi-center of organizational life.
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QUICK ASSESSMENT FOR ACREATIVE/INNOVATIVE WORKPLACE
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People regularly and freely engage in brainstorming, “blue sky” discussions
to come up with new ideas for products, services, and relationships.
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POLL 2
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Leadership & management recognize risk-taking and innovation,
even when it doesn’t work.
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POLL 3
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Individuals and teams engage in unstructured, creative time, which may
include activities seemingly unrelated to their specific roles and responsibilities.
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POLL 5
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There are systems and processes for implementing new ideas
in my organization.
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POLL 6
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“Thinking outside the box” is encouraged and rewarded, regardless of the industry or
organizational focus.
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POLL 7
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Employees and leaders are regularly engaged in (via participation, observation or discussion)
some type of artistic or cultural activity.
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POLL 8
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CREATEAND INNOVTE!
Be memorable.
Inspire.
Empower.
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What are some ways the language of leadership could be memorable, inspiring or empowering?
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PRACTICE. . .
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Read
Write
Discuss
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CHALLENGE
One tech-detox day per week!
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OPPORTUNITIES!
Spoken Language.
Written Language.
Non-Verbal Language.
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What’s poetry got to do with it?
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What does poetry bring to business?
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POETRYAS A PRACTICE
Noticing, paying close attention.
Deep listening.
Specificity with language.
Demonstrating courage.
Recognizing humanity.
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POEM
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What opportunities does your organization have for “diving in” to your creativity and innovation?
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Q&A
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CLOSING REMARKSSUGGESTED RESOURCES
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Creating a work culture that supports creativity and innovation: www.influencingoptions.com
Working with Libby Wagner: www.libbywagner.com
Discovering your own artistry in leadership conversation: http://www.invitas.net/YearLong2014.html
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