Don't flub your big talk; learn 3 key presentation types

How to avoid "analysis paralysis" and make decisions | practice (split each time) | Don't flub your big talk; learn 3 key presentation types Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( March 8, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [How to avoid "analysis paralysis" and make decisions]( [How to avoid "analysis paralysis" and make decisions]( (adventtr/Getty Images) Delaying decisions can compound problems, writes leadership expert Gregg Vanourek, who offers 20 practices for becoming more decisive, including being clear about what you want, breaking down decisions into smaller steps and realizing that you won't always make the right decision and that's okay. "Look for the point where we have enough information to make a reasonable, informed decision instead of waiting until we have nearly all the possible inputs," Vanourek advises. Full Story: [Gregg Vanourek]( (3/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Other effective ways to make decisions, Vanourek writes, include using the "only option test" and then judging how each option makes you feel and practicing making quick, bold decisions. "[Keep a record of decision-making duration](, results, and how often things went better or worse than or as expected." Does your organization offer adoption benefits? Your employer could be recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as a Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace. This annual survey and recognition opportunity is open until March 22. All participants receive a free benchmark report. [Apply now.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Smarter Communication [] [Don't flub your big talk; learn 3 key presentation types]( [Don't flub your big talk; learn 3 key presentation types]( (Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images) When planning your next business presentation, remember that a persuasive speech tends to be transactional, so it must go beyond sharing features and benefits to provide personalized solutions, communications expert and author Terri Sjodin writes. Two other types of speeches come in handy, too: the informative presentation, which doesn't need the audience to do anything, and the ceremonial presentation, such as an awards ceremony, where like-minded people will be embracing your sentiment, Sjodin explains. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (3/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Persuasive presentations are transactional but not high-pressure, proactively eliminate buyer objections and [address the audience's deeper needs](, Sjodin says. Informative presentations should be unbiased, and celebratory talks should be collegial. [] [Want a superior team? Be bold and encourage boldness]( Embracing risk-takers -- and being one yourself -- requires sometimes relinquishing control because "when you punish initiative, you earn stagnation," leadership expert Dan Rockwell writes. Enable boldness with seven actions of your own, including respecting those you work with and encouraging exploration by asking such questions as "What does forward movement look like from your perspective?" 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I especially like the "only option test" -- offering yourself limited options to see how each decision feels to you. For me, the gut has always played a role in decisions. A chiropractor I saw years ago once told me that you always know what the right decision is because it's the first thing that comes to mind, but then we start to think and question our choices. That first idea is usually the right one, and I usually circle back to it after deeper exploration. Also, decisions that feel uncomfortable, that stretch and challenge you in new ways, can be an invitation to step out of your comfort zone and let new possibilities arise. As the weekend approaches, though, whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy your time away from the office. If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? 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