This is incredibly valuable as I support senior leaders with a focus on mitigating risk. Part of my job is to review a robust set of information and translate it back to my leaders. Thank you for this framework, it’s something I can take away, apply, and be mindful of, not just to summarize information, but to translate it with impact.
Thoughts- I really love your blog, I wish we could see more of you in motion, I wonder what if you were to do also do a 2 -5 min YouTube monthly video, sharing your insights and teachings. Your audience could connect with you on a deeper level and engage with your content in a more dynamic, personal way.
Many thanks David! I was closing out the work day reviewing a draft appeal letter that I penned last night. Your post caused me to go back and evaluate: have I adequately addressed "the why." More editing followed. You're the best!
1. "Finally, somebody blurts out, “No School Thursday!” Precisely." This made me laugh. Point made, concisely!
2. This was excellent: "Discuss where the analogy breaks down, and provide a clear contrast to what’s expected. Our minds tune in when..."
3. "Don’t just provide senior leaders with pros and cons or options to consider; suggest an action and (to channel Ephron) offer why this action matters." Hopefully, you just inspired people to do just this, for the benefit of the whole.
4. A James Veitch mention. Oh my, I haven't heard from him in years. He made me laugh hard in the past when he shared videos talking about his responses to scammers.
It is my firm belief that good communication requires developing strong communicative intuition. This is a wonderful "aha"-moment that can teach a person to "get" it.
This is incredibly valuable as I support senior leaders with a focus on mitigating risk. Part of my job is to review a robust set of information and translate it back to my leaders. Thank you for this framework, it’s something I can take away, apply, and be mindful of, not just to summarize information, but to translate it with impact.
Thoughts- I really love your blog, I wish we could see more of you in motion, I wonder what if you were to do also do a 2 -5 min YouTube monthly video, sharing your insights and teachings. Your audience could connect with you on a deeper level and engage with your content in a more dynamic, personal way.
You are the best JD!!
funny....my Assistant and I have been talking about adding that on occasion now that substack supports it.
Yes please Professor!!
+ Love Leo Villareal's TEDTalk, what a remarkable triumph and story!
Many thanks David! I was closing out the work day reviewing a draft appeal letter that I penned last night. Your post caused me to go back and evaluate: have I adequately addressed "the why." More editing followed. You're the best!
thanks Stephanie.
Great advice. Thanks JD
1. "Finally, somebody blurts out, “No School Thursday!” Precisely." This made me laugh. Point made, concisely!
2. This was excellent: "Discuss where the analogy breaks down, and provide a clear contrast to what’s expected. Our minds tune in when..."
3. "Don’t just provide senior leaders with pros and cons or options to consider; suggest an action and (to channel Ephron) offer why this action matters." Hopefully, you just inspired people to do just this, for the benefit of the whole.
4. A James Veitch mention. Oh my, I haven't heard from him in years. He made me laugh hard in the past when he shared videos talking about his responses to scammers.
thanks for this...yes when I need to get "out of my own head" Veitch is a gift!
How relevant this subject is to what I am going through right now. Thank you, JD.
It is my firm belief that good communication requires developing strong communicative intuition. This is a wonderful "aha"-moment that can teach a person to "get" it.
thanks Jan, I appreciate the read and comment a ton.