Month: August 2019

RADA- Leadership Skills

Last Updated on 30/10/2019 by Vivien Ayinotu

If you name one person in the pic behind me I will name twošŸ˜„

In this leadership training session, we were introduced to Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). The session was focused primarily on ā€œawarenessā€ during presentation or before an audience. It is important that we know that the audience feel before they think. Be aware of this. It is an essential tip for any leader or aspiring leader.

Lecture note

A leader should be aware of their Status. In this instance, status means space and time, which makes up voice. At any given time, it is important that a leader know their status as this will affect how they are being perceived by others.

There are high(loud), low(sympathetic) and optimal status. For example, the Obamas of this world can pass for optimal status while Trump can be seen as high status. You can come up with a low status person, I donā€™t mind reading.

Another factor is Hoisting– This involves speaking with authority and confidence whilst being relaxed at the same time. For instance, your approach when you are in your home.

The way you treat people when you see them at your doorstep should be similar to how you treat them any other place ( i.e work, Uni. etc). You would want to welcome them and treat them nice, I supposešŸ˜„. That energy should stay same. In another post, I will be talking about energies in leadership.

A good host can be a good influencer because they know what to say and know exactly how they want their audience to feel. To be honest with you, I enjoyed this very session. I will like to know what you think too. These are very practical approaches anyone can adopt and improve on themselves.

To be continued.

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Anatomy of Trust- Leadership Skills.

Last Updated on 30/08/2021 by Vivien Ayinotu

This is a piece from a Leadership course I attended recently. Thanks to Florence Nightingale Foundation. I had mentioned earlier that I will be sharing some valuable tips.

Have you heard of BRAVING?

Anatomy of Trust by Brene Brown is a very insightful piece that enables one to truly understand what trust truly means. The very first time I came across it, I was like there’s no way I’m not gonna share this with youšŸ˜„

You need to know it and inculcate it in your persona. I have learnt that there is more to the word trust than mere 5 letters.

For instance, what are the little things that people can do for you to trust them? Are they worth a spot in your marble jar? Do not ask me what is marble jar šŸŗ pleasešŸ˜„

The course made me aware of the weight of the word TRUST. It is very important that the various elements of trust is understood by everyone. Do take a close look at the picture below.

For instance, in Boundary, it is important that each otherā€™s boundaries are clear, well defined and respected.

Reliability implies that over time you will still stay true to your values.

In same way, vault demands that when one shares information with you in confidence you able to conceal it from others. Is their information going to leak?

Generosity: Are you able to make a general assumption of me in my absence? Can you boldly say I am capable of “doing this and that” confidently in my absence?

Can I really trust you?

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