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Question 1

What are the three components of a leader

Answer 1

Appearance
gravitas
communication

Question 2

What is gravitas

Answer 2

executive presence and confidence

Question 3

what are the three parts of communication that make a good leader

Answer 3

good speaking skills
active listening
assertiveness

Question 4

What are the three communication goals

Answer 4

be credible
be caring / compassionate
represent yourself and your company well

Question 5

what are good ways to relax during a stressful conversation

Answer 5

Breath deepply
speak slower
speak at a lower pitch
stretch

Question 6

How to speak with authroity

Answer 6

be confident
slow down speach
project from diaphragm
utilize vocal tools (inflections/tones)

Question 7

what should be avoided when trying appear confident and authoritative

Answer 7

pause words

ahh, and, uhh, ummm, so, like

Question 8

what are five ways to eliminate vocalized pauses

Answer 8

record and listen to yourself
think through the pause
engage your brain before your mouth
project your voice
enunciation