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Table of Contents

Reproducible pages are in italics.

About the Author

Introduction

The Importance of Communication

About This Book

Chapter 1: Communicating Through Presentations

Chapter 2: Communicating Through Meetings

Chapter 3: Communicating Through Tough Conversations

Chapter 4: Communicating Through Writing

Chapter 5: Communicating Through Body Language

The Five-Month Communication Challenge

Time to Take Up the Challenge

CHAPTER 1

Communicating Through Presentations

Purpose of Presentations

Information Sharing

Developing Professionally

Convincing and Influencing

Motivating

Celebrating and Team Building

Structure of Effective Presentations

Chronological Structure

Sequential Structure

Advantages and Disadvantages Structure

Problem and Solution Structure

Compare and Contrast Structure

Cause and Effect Structure

Elements of Ineffective Presentations

Lack of Knowledge

Lack of Preparation

Lack of Purpose

Off Topic

The Delivery

Use of PowerPoint

Elements of Effective Presentations

Clear Beginning, Middle, and End

Preparation

Dress

PowerPoint

Charisma

Feedback

Summary

Reflection Questions

The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Presentations

Presentation Preparation Outline

Interactive Strategies for Presentations

Self-Assessment Checklist

SWOT Analysis on My Presentation Skills

CHAPTER 2

Communicating Through Meetings

Types of Meetings

Formal Meetings

Informal Meetings

Purpose of Meetings

Seeking Input

Decision Making

Brainstorming

Resolving Conflict

Information Exchanging

Team Building

Completing Tasks

Elements of Ineffective Meetings

Too Many People

The Wrong People

Lack of Preparation

Too Much Information

Lack of Focus

Unclear Purpose

Too Much Talking

No Closure

Time Issues

Meeting for the Sake of Meeting

Audience Behavior and Meeting Success

The Talkers

The Soundless

The Resistors

The Advocates

The Rebels

The Doubters

The Distracted

The Side Talkers

The Interrupters

The Pessimists

Problematic Behaviors

Communicate Expectations

Hold Attendees Accountable

Elements of Effective Meetings

Beginning—What to Do Before the Meeting

Middle—What to Do During the Meeting

End—What to Do at the End of the Meeting

Summary

Reflection Questions

The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Meetings

Agenda Template

Meeting Planning Document

Addressing Behaviors in Meetings

Interactive Strategies for Meetings

SWOT Analysis on My Meeting Facilitation Skills

CHAPTER 3

Communicating Through Tough Conversations

Purpose of Tough Conversations

When to Have Tough Conversations

Violation of Laws and Ethics

Violation of School Board Policies

Violation of Local School Procedures

Negativity

Repeat Offenders

Other Situations

Barriers to Tough Conversations

Personal Relationships

Fear of Confrontation

Nothing-Will-Change Attitude

Uncomfortable Topics

Negative Reactions

Time Constraints

Elements of Ineffective Tough Conversations

Frustration

Lack of Preparation

Procrastination

Softened Message

Aggression

Structure of Effective Tough Conversations

Clear Beginning

Clear Middle

Clear End

Summarizing the Structure of Tough Conversations

Connecting Through Tough Conversations

Elements of Effective Tough Conversations

Be Proactive

Before the Conversation

During the Conversation

After the Conversation

Summary

Reflection Questions

The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Tough Conversations

Our Response to Handbook Violations

Agenda Template

SWOT Analysis on My Ability to Have Tough Conversations

CHAPTER 4

Communicating Through Writing

Types of Written Communication

Emails

Letters and Cards

Social Media

Purpose of Written Communication

Advantages and Disadvantages of Written Communication

Advantages of Written Communication

Disadvantages of Written Communication

Elements of Effective Written Communication

Use Clear Verbiage

Edit for Correctness and Clarity

Be Professional

Know Your Audience

Keep to Your Purpose

Summary

Reflection Questions

The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Writing

Sample Letter of Concern Template

Sample Informational Letter Template

Sample Survey

Sample Communication Plan Template

SWOT Analysis on My Writing Skills

CHAPTER 5

Communicating Through Body Language

Impact of Body Language Communication

Repetition

Contradiction

Substitution

Complementing

Accenting

What Body Language Can Communicate

Demonstrate Personal Qualities

Establish Hierarchy

Promote Social Functioning

Foster High-Quality Relationships

Display Emotions

Dress to Impress

Observing Body Language

Elements of Effective Body Language

Be Self-Aware

Share Appropriately

Manage Your Mood

Take Time to Respond, Instead of React

Look for Solutions Instead of Blame

Body Language for Leaders

Summary

Reflection Questions

The School Leader’s Communication Challenge: Body Language

Body Language Look-Fors in Others

Body Language Indicators for Emotions

The Dos and Don’ts of Body Language Communication

SWOT Analysis on My Body Language

Afterword

References and Resources

Index

Connecting Through Leadership

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