The Southern Cross Blog
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7 Ways The Best Leaders Give Feedback
It is well-known that feedback and opportunities to use that feedback helps to improve and enhance performance of individuals, and organisations. At the same time, providing an effective feedback doesn't come easy. In the infographic below, we have compiled a few ways...
How To Write An Effective Speech Intro
Question: How To Gain The Attention Of Your Audience? Answer: Open your speech with an arresting or catchy introduction. The infographic below lists down some ways to write a good speech introduction and grab your audiences' attention. What do you think of our list?...
5 Things To Remember When Giving A Speech
Does public speaking make you sweaty-palmed and anxious? If your answer to the above question is a big YES, you're not alone. Public speaking is almost everybody's number one fear. But, don't worry here's some help. In the info-graphic below, we've listed 5 techniques...
DLT Series: The 1st Leadership Lesson I Learnt
ALWAYS KNOW YOUR REAL WHY. The thing with leadership is that you are continually learning. The lessons never stop if you want to be an authentic leader with genuine influence. You can learn from both the good and bad experiences, as well as by observing poor and great...
DLT Series: 3 Leadership Lessons I Learnt At Toastmasters
We started our District Leadership Team or DLT Series in July 2020. Here, we share leadership lessons from members of District 73 Toastmasters' leadership team, starting with the trio. First up was none other that our wonderful District Director 2020-21 Vicki Travers...
Why Should You Join Toastmasters?
Minus procrastination, many don't join Toastmasters as they're the unsure about how will they gain from it. If you can relate, here are some ways you may benefit. And, if it helps, knock on the doors of any Club or meet online. To find a club near you, go to...
3 Tips For Public Speaking With Confidence
Public Speaking with confidence isn’t easy for most.But, becoming a confident speaker isn’t impossible.Ralph Waldo Emerson had said, “All Great Speakers Were Bad Speakers At First.”Next time you present, remember his words and the tips given below. 3 Tips For Public...
5 Qualities Good Leaders Exhibit
Leadership is a quality looked up to. But, being a good leader isn't easy. Becoming a good leader is like becoming the best version of oneself.Here are qualities good leaders have always shown.
Three Essential Life Skills
There are three essential skills I wish I had learnt at school – effective communication, evaluation and action planning. Yes. I wish I had learnt these skills a lot sooner.Without effective communication it can be difficult achieving the results you want out of...
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