From the course: Communicate to Influence (Blinkist Summary)

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Being a humble and confident leader

Being a humble and confident leader

From the course: Communicate to Influence (Blinkist Summary)

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Being a humble and confident leader

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- [Instructor] Blink number 10. Great communicators have an open mindset that promotes humble confidence. Being a great communicator is more than just talking clearly and making a point. With the combined power of your presence, voice, and the right words, you can change the way people think and behave. This makes an expert communicator a powerful influencer, but to reach this level you need to avoid the fixed mindset in favor of a growth mindset. A person with a fixed mindset places limits on their own growth. So rather than proving how much potential they have, they tend to show their limitations. The growth mindset, on the other hand, erases limitations and eliminates nagging fears about not being good enough or having a certain natural talent. This attitude is about recognizing the ability we have to grow and improve. In Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great," we see that all great companies share one important thing,…

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