The Well-Read Woman

Language and Leadership Skills for Women

Women confront complex issues around language, leadership, and power . The ambiguities and complexities women face in the twentieth century combine with the ambiguities and complexities all leaders face to produce knotty dilemmas for this generation of women leaders. This two day custom seminar deals forthrightly with the issues and proposes practical solutions for women to transform their language so as to lead humanely, powerfully, and productively. We assert that leadership neither demands that women be "nice" nor that women be like men. Nor does leadership require a uniform style. Rather, women must find ways to lead that accommodate their individual world views, their ethical principles, and their singular talents.

History has shown that language comprises the common thread unifying successful leaders in all generations, in all countries, in all disciplines. Neither competence nor kindness nor ethics nor desire nor generosity of spirit succeed unless wedded to practical communication skills, strategies, and techniques. This seminar delves in depth into those skills and techniques, and tailors them to each woman's unique situation and style.

Learn How To (a sampling)

Assess your leadership level in a variety of attributes
Use and benefit from The Leadership Survey
Establish credibility in challenging, difficult and hostile situations
Shed weak language forms, words, and gestures
Acquire and use powerful language forms in speaking and writing
Listen deeply and instrumentally
Plan speeches, presentations, and meetings
Deliver major speeches and presentations
Run successful meetings and teams
Select a leadership style that matches your values and principles
Adapt to various leadership situations
Lead during times of stress and change
Read strategically, gather information, and craft a community of readers
Foster leadership in others
Determine and pursue other essential leadership attributes
Have peers and reports complete The Leadership Survey and analyze the results

Materials Each participant receives a full complement of essential resources, including Dr. Phyllis Mindell's best-selling book, How To Say It for Women, The Leadership Survey, and selected articles that address central questions of women in leadership. Continental breakfast and luncheon are also included.

Who Should Enroll We accept a small group of women in or preparing for senior positions in industry, business, the professions, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Their domain expertise is established; now they seek to gain power to inspire a shared vision, lead teams and companies, foster employee growth, deliver major speeches and presentations, establish credibility up and down the hierarchy, and serve successfully on a larger stage. They also aim to overcome remaining weaknesses and obstacles.

How It Works This compressed seminar starts before and continues after the actual sessions. Upon enrollment, you receive a questionnaire and have a phone interview to establish your interests and goals. You're invited to submit writing samples, videotapes, and other information that sheds light on your current skills and issues.

Next, Dr. Mindell shapes the seminar content to the participants. During the program, you learn both general principles and practical applications, gain skills to handle both big ideas and every day problems, and explore private issues in complete confidence. You get plenty of practice under the watchful eyes and listening ears of instructor and peers.

Language for Women Who Lead: A Workshop for Executives and Managers
Dr. Mindell tailors this workshop to clients' interests. Explore advanced issues in speech, writing, and reading: communication styles, sentence forms, vocabulary choices, gestures, body politics, presentations, persuasion, policy-making, and other topics. Participants are invited to submit written pieces or videotapes for pre- and post-seminar critiques. (1 day + follow-up)

On This Page A Woman's Guide to the Language of Success *New* Language and Leadership Skills for Women *New* Language for Women Who Lead Professional Communication Skills for Secretaries, Administrative Aides Presentation Skills for Women Presentation Skills for Senior Level Women Home About Well-Read Well-Read in the News Speeches, Conference Presentations The Well-Read Woman Reading Writing Speaking Leading Seminar List Washington, DC Books and Videos Register Contact Us
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		[ Home ] [ About Well-Read ] [ Well-Read in the News ] [ Speeches, Conference Presentations ] [ The Well-Read Woman ] [ Reading ] [ Writing ] [ Speaking ] [ Leading ] [ Seminar List ] [ Washington, DC ] [ Books and Videos ] [ Register ] [ Contact ] A Woman's Guide to the Language of Success: Communicating with Confidence and Power Learn the language of success. Shed the language of weakness. Emulate a strong female model: Charlotte of Charlotte's Web. Learn to craft a professional language style that works in business. Topics include weak and powerful grammar, words, precision listening, reading as empowerment, clear speaking, and body language. Receive Phyllis Mindell's book, How to Say It for Women. (1 day) Learn how to: Acquire the grammar of power Say "no" kindly and powerfully Listen instrumentally Drop the grammar of weakness Control weak, little girl "I" statements Unlearn weak gestures and body language Create and use "crib sheets" for difficult situations Handle inappropriate behaviors Practice powerful language in discussions with other women
		Language and Leadership Skills for Women Women confront complex issues around language, leadership, and power . The ambiguities and complexities women face in the twentieth century combine with the ambiguities and complexities all leaders face to produce knotty dilemmas for this generation of women leaders. This two day custom seminar deals forthrightly with the issues and proposes practical solutions for women to transform their language so as to lead humanely, powerfully, and productively. We assert that leadership neither demands that women be "nice" nor that women be like men. Nor does leadership require a uniform style. Rather, women must find ways to lead that accommodate their individual world views, their ethical principles, and their singular talents. History has shown that language comprises the common thread unifying successful leaders in all generations, in all countries, in all disciplines. Neither competence nor kindness nor ethics nor desire nor generosity of spirit succeed unless wedded to practical communication skills, strategies, and techniques. This seminar delves in depth into those skills and techniques, and tailors them to each woman's unique situation and style. *Learn How To* (a sampling) Assess your leadership level in a variety of attributes Use and benefit from The Leadership Survey Establish credibility in challenging, difficult and hostile situations Shed weak language forms, words, and gestures Acquire and use powerful language forms in speaking and writing Listen deeply and instrumentally Plan speeches, presentations, and meetings Deliver major speeches and presentations Run successful meetings and teams Select a leadership style that matches your values and principles Adapt to various leadership situations Lead during times of stress and change Read strategically, gather information, and craft a community of readers Foster leadership in others Determine and pursue other essential leadership attributes Have peers and reports complete The Leadership Survey* and analyze the results* *Materials* Each participant receives a full complement of essential resources, including Dr. Phyllis Mindell's best-selling book, How To Say It for Women, The Leadership Survey, and selected articles that address central questions of women in leadership. Continental breakfast and luncheon are also included. *Who Should Enroll* We accept a small group of women in or preparing for senior positions in industry, business, the professions, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Their domain expertise is established; now they seek to gain power to inspire a shared vision, lead teams and companies, foster employee growth, deliver major speeches and presentations, establish credibility up and down the hierarchy, and serve successfully on a larger stage. They also aim to overcome remaining weaknesses and obstacles. *How It Works* This compressed seminar starts before and continues after the actual sessions. Upon enrollment, you receive a questionnaire and have a phone interview to establish your interests and goals. You're invited to submit writing samples, videotapes, and other information that sheds light on your current skills and issues. Next, Dr. Mindell shapes the seminar content to the participants. During the program, you learn both general principles and practical applications, gain skills to handle both big ideas and every day problems, and explore private issues in complete confidence. You get plenty of practice under the watchful eyes and listening ears of instructor and peers. Language for Women Who Lead: A Workshop for Executives and Managers Dr. Mindell tailors this workshop to clients' interests. Explore advanced issues in speech, writing, and reading: communication styles, sentence forms, vocabulary choices, gestures, body politics, presentations, persuasion, policy-making, and other topics. Participants are invited to submit written pieces or videotapes for pre- and post-seminar critiques. (1 day + follow-up) Learn how to: Expand repertoire of powerful verbal and nonverbal skills Avoid inappropriate aggressiveness Gain power while retaining femininity, integrity Prepare for major leadership position Learn and apply the Well-Read, Janus principles

		Professional Language Skills for Secretaries and Support Staff Modern secretaries and support staff face daunting concerns. They must establish a respected professional presence, gain the confidence and skills to speak effectively on the phone and in person; write and edit for others; use e-mail and voice mail efficiently. Learn to accomplish all these and other aspects of professional communications. (1 day) Learn how to: Find ways to communicate effectively at all levels Use grammar as a tool of self-confidence Say "no" graciously and strongly Shed weak body language Listen instrumentally Convey confidence in all situations
		Presentation Skills for Women Women hesitate to present: they're too shy, they're edgy about appearance, they were taught to keep quiet, they get too nervous. Yet presentation skills stand high on the list of career tools: women must learn to present well. Learn to overcome fear and anxiety, prepare and time every sit-down or stand-up presentation, gain confidence, shed weak language and gestures, style yourself for success, open and close strongly, and handle difficult audiences. See yourself as others see you, on videotape with supportive critiques and consultations. (3 days) Learn how to: Overcome reticence, fear, and anxiety Benefit from consultations with film director, language specialist, stylist Flower in a safe, supportive, delightful setting Plan and control timing, language, and rhetoric Use powerful, confident body language Deliver varied talks in formal and informal settings
		Presentation Skills for Senior Level Women Skilled presenters learn to use language to convey a powerful, humane female persona, lead with charisma, motivate others, foster community and morale, inspire a shared vision, gain trust. Through extensive videotaping and individual consultations, you'll see yourself as others see you, deliver strong and kind critiques, shape a powerful image, craft talks and speeches that work for varied audiences, speak with and without scripts, design clear visuals, break through individual barriers. (2 days) Learn how to: Style yourself for leadership and success Open and end major talks and speeches Persuade others to follow you Inspire a shared vision Add powerful rhetoric, gestures, and body language