With practice, you can become a leader that speaks authentically and powerfully. Here are 5 ways young leaders can stop & make the world listen to them. Learn more: wileybiz.com/drucker-5-questions

1. 5 Ways
to Make the World
STOP & LISTEN
to You

2. *The College Student Mindset for Career Preparation and Success. Barnes & Noble College and Why Millenials Matter.
http://www.bncollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Millennial%20Survey%20Report_FINAL914.pdf
90% of students consider
communication skills
most important AND an
area for improvement*

3. With practice, you can
become a leader
that speaks authentically
and powerfully.

4. 1
BE SUCCINCT

5. It’s 2015.
Nobody has time to beat around
the bush. Cut to the point.
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6. 2
BE PREPARED

7. Being over prepared
might even be better.
This refers to any conversations,
speeches, or interviews.
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8. Be informed about local
and relevant current events.
Have a few stories in the back
of your mind for reference.
Be ready to talk about anything!
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9. 3
BE CONVERSATIONAL
& LISTEN

10. You want to be someone
that is easy to talk to, especially
in a professional environment.
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11. It takes a while to master the
skill of holding a conversation
with a person you just met.
Try to find something you have
in common and listen closely
to what they are saying.
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12. 4
BE AWARE OF
BODY LANGUAGE

13. Only 7% of communication
involves words.
55% is visual
(body language, eye contact).
38% is vocal
(pitch, speed, volume, tone of voice).*
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*Gallo, Carmine (2007, February 14). Body Language: A Key to Success in the Workplace. Retrieved from
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pf_article_102425.html

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“The lessons that I’ve learned about
first impressions through auditioning has
definitely prepared me for the professional
world. People can make assumptions about
you the moment you step into the room—your
age, past experiences, work ethic.
I purposely stand tall to give
off confidence and
exude gravitas.”
—Brianna Mercado, Professional Dancer and
Motivational Speaker

15. The world’s best leaders
and communicators have
strong body language:
a commanding presence
that reflects confidence,
competence, and charisma.
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16. 5
BE AUTHENTIC

17. The most important thing
is to be YOU.
Know yourself—
your values, goals, and dreams
—and speak from the heart.
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18. Communication
is a skill that takes
A LOT of practice.
Get started with
Peter Drucker’s
Five Most Important Questions:
Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders
wileybiz.com/drucker-5-questions