In July ‘15, Bill McDermott CEO, SAP, met with an accident and lost the vision in one of his eyes. He is now back at the helm and says, “I am living proof that vision is not what you just see but it's what you feel and how you make other people feel.”
Insight
To the leader's mind’s eye, the promised land he wants to take his flock to, is clearly visible. But it is only when he FEELS the promise of the destination he is leading them to, that he can carry his people with him.
A growing body of research by Amy Cuddy and her colleagues suggests that the way to influence—and to lead—is to begin with warmth. Warmth is the conduit of influence: It facilitates trust and the communication and absorption of ideas. Even a few small nonverbal signals—a nod, a smile, an open gesture—can show people that you’re pleased to be in their company and attentive to their concerns.
Insights
Prioritizing warmth as your leadership style helps you connect immediately with your people, demonstrating that you hear them, understand them, and can be trusted by them.
“Elevate your storytelling from just a taxi ride to the story of life and its meaning….While Uber is about transportation you can still inspire people with a good story”. - Uber founder Travis Kalanick
Insight
The key to a compelling story begins not by asking , “What's my product?” but by asking yourself, “What business am I really in? What am I passionate about?” When your true passion becomes the subject of your communication, it serves to truly inspire your audience.
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