How to Present Yourself.
Presentations in any since lead to judgment. There are 9 tips I found in “How to Be a Great Boss” that can lead to the right mindset for you and the individuals you will be interacting with. I feel these skills are a starting point something to be aware of and to be done before you present or even leave your house.
- Write down character traits of leaders you admire
Examples of leaders can include CEOs but, it is better to have the majority be from people you interact with personally.
2. Always contribute — whether it be a comment or thoughtful question
3. Events — get there early and leave later for small talk
4. Focus on what you can control –
Micro (body language, facial, tone) & Macro (spend your time, consistency)(Hedges, 2012)
5. Be professional first. Personal life later.
6. Always do what you say you’re going to do
7. Make sure your vision also benefits the company
*Example - Objective line of resume*
8. Avoid interjections “I’m, like, serious.”
“I think” makes you sound inexperienced/tentative
9. Volunteer for opportunities - take ideas directly to your boss (research paper, etc.)
- Avoid doing nothing, instead come up with an opportunity to further yourself and your company’s goals.*
(Wickman & Boer, 2016)
After reviewing the list, with a few people, 90% of what the author said and I paraphrased can be agreed upon. The biggest debate was over the avoidance of the phrase “I think.” As the person I spoke with stated, “in some instances you need to be able to explain the way you think.” I ultimately agreed there are sometimes in which an “I think” statement would be acceptable and there should be a personal opinion. Overall the tips listed above were accepted.
Reference
Hedges, K. (2012). The power of presence. New York, NY: AMACOM.
Wickman, G., & Boer, R. (2016). How to be a great boss. New York, NY: AMACOM.
