Graeme set out the room today in a different way
which was very inviting. Michael read the mission statement with gusto.
Lou introduced our first speaker Tamara whose
speech was entitled What are you expecting? All about The Pygmalion effect.
What you expect you will get. She told us about an experiment done on
University students that has since has been implemented with various groups
around the world and the results are the same - giving someone a great
reputation to live up to will result in this happening. Tamara used great props
and this was a very informative speech about different leadership styles. Six
styles: Authoritative, Coaching, Democratic, Affiliative, Pace Setting,
Bureaucratic which Tamara explained each one in detail and advised that a good
leader will apply all of these at one time or other but will lean towards one or
two more commonly. Lou gave very good feedback to Tamara and commented on what
a clever use of the subject matter whilst tying it to the
objectives.
Julie introduced our second speech and told us of
her knowledge of Paula and her enthusiasm for what she does and how she
motivates others. Paula's speech was on Emotions and Choices. She used the
stage and her hand gestures to emphasis her points. She told us that we are in
charge of our emotions and how we choose to show these in any given situation.
We all have a choice and we all can choose at any time. When we make conscious
choices we can be more in control of what the outcome will be. Your mission if
you choose, is to be aware of what choices you are making and start to notice
what your unconscious choices are making. Julie evaluated Paula and gave some
great recommendations as well as commending her on her use of great facial
expressions.
Craig gave us general business and reminded us of
the leadership training happening Friday 19th July 6.30pm-9.30pm. Craig
also acknowledged the previous executive committee and welcomed in the new
executive committee. Graeme went through next week's programme with
glee!
Israel introduced Table Topics and removed the
lectern and owned the stage. Great voice modulation and great pace - exuding
confidence! Israel wanted everyone to convince him on why he should employ our
Table Topic participants in his new make-believe company.
Sandy spoke about how NOT to take her on as the
CEO of any companies that you may be starting in the near future! Michael spoke
about what his colleagues would say about him and that he's easy to get along
with and knows how to get people to feel comfortable about new initiatives or
plans for the business. Leigh was asked about why she was leaving her previous
role and she told us that she wanted to pursue new opportunities, improving her
communication skills and show how passionate for is for his new company. Sahar
was asked what would be her leadership style and she considered this quickly and
decided it was coaching style as she likes to see people try and support them in
as they learn. When it comes to conflict, Mehran likes to be the facilitator of
resolving conflict and likes staff to try to resolve their conflict before he
needs to be involved. Craig told us he's a great communicator and let Israel
know he should employ Craig over other candidates - namely because he can talk his way out of a paper bag!
In the end Israel decided to employ himself!
Well done and of course you will pay yourself handsomely for this new role
Israel!
Sahar evaluated Table Topics for the first time
and gave commendations and recommendations for each person - well done on
following the CRC method for your first time Sahar!
Jen keep time during the meeting and we finished right on time to venture out into the rain again!!
Table Topics - Sandy
Best Evaluator - Sahar
Best Speech - Tamara
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