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Chapters 7-Graphic with a Leadership Edge It is important that leaders know how and when to use graphics as they can make a huge impact on a presentation. When using graphics, they should be done so with a purpose and have relevant context. According to the text, there are six major things that graphics should do: reinforce the message, provide a roadmap, illustrate concepts, support assertions, emphasize important ideas, and maintain and enhance interest (Barrett, 2013). When we use visuals to reinforce the message, it is usually focused on the main ideas that the speaker had. More specifically, so that our audience remembers what it is that we had said. While graphics can also be used to display the agenda for a meeting, however, they should not be an outline of every slide that will be covered. Graphics can also be used to display a relationship and illustrate concepts. Essentially, they are used to show how all of the pieces fit together. Supporting assertions involves graphics that would support a person’s argument or stance in turn, “adding a graphic that shows the numbers improves credibility” (Barrett, 2013). Graphics can be used to emphasize important ideas. While speakers hope that by telling the audience something they will remember, however, there is a more likelihood of them remembering if they are able to also see the information visually. The final reason to use graphics is to maintain and enhance interest. Rather than have presentations be repetitive in their deliverance, speakers should allow for some variety. Chapter 8- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Skills for Leaders One of the topics that chapter 8 discussed was improving on listening skills. Being a good listener is important when in any role. It can make or break a person’s career. There are many things that can interfere with a person and their ability to listen. As a leader, we want others to hear us but also, we want them to know we are listening as well. Some of the things that we can do is use verbal and nonverbal ques to let others know we hear them. These include things like:

keeping eye contact, nodding our heads in encouragement, asking open ended questions like how? who? Or when?, clarifying what we were just told, and drawing together main points in the end. HBR - Taking the Stress Out of Stressful Stressful conversations are unavoidable in our life. We have them in the workplace, and even amongst our peers. These conversations can often be intimidating. The person who initiates the conversation can be tense and the receiver can be anxious at the news they are about to receive. There are many things that go into avoiding stressful conversations. One of these techniques is to prepare for the conversation. According to our textbook this means being aware of our own weaknesses (HBR, 2013). When we are aware of our vulnerabilities, or how we react in certain situations, we can better prepare ourselves to manage them during conversations. The text recommends that prior to having these conversations we practice with another party. This would allow a person to get everything that they need our there and how to best form the information. Once this is done, then the phrasing can be reevaluated to better deliver the message. Faith Integration This week, we focused on building others up by asking questions to help people grow. When we give them unsolicited opinions, it can cause people to become defensive. However, if we ask them questions instead, then their brain begins to form a response. Like we discussed about listening skills in chapter 8, it is important to let the speaker talk without interrupting them. Rather than offer them advice, we should silently listen and encourage them by asking open ended questions. When Jesus was asking questions, he was doing so to get people to develop

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