Part I: persistent curiosity -- Principle 1: embrace your imperfections -- Principle 2: lead with listening -- Principle 3: treat your curiosity as your primary responsibility -- Principle 4: build your confidence in private -- Part II: meaningful connections -- Principle 5: get to know your heroes -- Principle 6: friendships are forged in the follow-up -- Principle 7: small is the new big -- Principle 8: make room for weak ties -- Part III: quiet conviction -- Principle 9: share what you're learning -- Principle 10: own your story -- Principle 11: be bold in moments that matter -- Principle 12: lift as you climb.
Summary:
"This book shares the transformation from feeling left out to leading others while staying true to his shy nature. Through simple frameworks, flips on conventional wisdom, and inspiring human experience stories, readers will be armed with the communication skills to own their voice, build win-win relationships, and grow their influence through the power of words. In addition to the principles, readers will be equipped with resource banks consisting of phrases of exactly what to say - and what not to say - in various situations to drive their personal relationships and professional opportunities forward"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.