THE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Join us we unpack what psychology/surfing have to say about turning life's difficult experiences into positive results. You don't want to miss it! Main takeaway: Through every one of life's difficult experience there is always:A lesson to learnA story to tellA person to serve

"Effective communication can only be made possible through establishing a caring connection with another person" Story 1: Whatsapp/zoom analogy Principle #1 CONNECTORS CARE  Story 2: Swen Nater Poem about legendary basketball coach John Wooden Sub principal: Care is a choice Practical Application: Choose today to focus on the other person. To listen to another person more than you speak. We can also show our call in a practical way by recommending a book/podcast that may help them. Principle #2 CONNECTORS PERSONALISE  Story 3: The Kindness of a Stranger Sub principal: Find out what matters to the other person and focus on it Practical Application: Today ask someone you work with about their passions and interests outside of work. Allow time every time you see them speak about their passions. Principle # 3 CONNECTORS REMAIN PRESENT  Story 4: Peter and the Golden Thread Sub principle: "The greatest gift you can give someone today is your full attention" Practical Application: Where possible remove your phone from sight, log out of your company chat when speaking to someone, and focus solely on the other person. Principle # 4 CONNECTORS ADD VALUE  Story 5: Phil Jones Sub principle: "Adding value requires an action, not just a thought" Practical Application: Teach someone a new skillMake a book, podcast, or app recommendationSay thank you for a piece of work completed or positive behavior shownConnect helpful people in your network with the other person to help them develop Principle # 5 CONNECTORS LIVE THE LIFE THEY TEACH  Story 6: John Maxwell Sub principle: "True authenticity attracts others to you" Practical Application: Choose to action the practical application points outlined in each of the principles and repeat them daily. Prepare to watch your communication and leadership of others thrive! Conclusion: People will love their time spent with you as you are a person who:Clearly caresfocus' on the interests of othersRemains present in conversationsAdds value to anyone they come across 

The Development Community are passionate about helping equip young people in organisations to COMMUNICATE, CONNECT and LEAD TO GREAT EFFECT!In this episode, Jacob will explain how encouragement is a super fuel to power our projects, professional visions and personal dreams. Calling out the problem that so few pour encouragement into the lives of those around them, Jacob will explain the powerful 4 principles of encouragement through engaging stories and offer practical ways we can encourage excellence into our everyday.Encouragement EnergisesEncouragement ElevatesEncouragement ExpandsEncouragement EliminatesShow Notes:Encouragement Energises( Personal story of David)Encouragement raises the levels of personal/ team enthusiasmEncouragement increases the level of personal/team staminaEncouragement develops a personal/team winning mentalityEncouragement Elevates( Story of Esther from the Bible)Encouragement raises individual/ team performanceEncouragement increases individual/ team ability to focusEncouragement increases individual/ team commitmentEncouragement moves team members to lookout for the interests of those around themEncouragement Expands( Story from Remember the Titans)Encouragement moves people to see impossible visions become possible realitiesEncouragement enables people to discover new abilitiesEncouragement Eliminates( Story of Bethany Hamilton)Encouragement breaks down barriersEncouragement encourages greater creativity Encouragement creates an environment for healthy risk-taking