11.2: Reframing Perspectives Discussion

The #1 fear that causes public speaking anxiety is the fear of judgement by others. People don’t speak up in meetings, and they avoid making speeches because they feel threatened by “social evaluation.” They are afraid they are going to make a mistake and be judged for it.

How do you overcome the fear of saying or doing something foolish in front of others?

Select all that could apply as effective reframes.

Besides reframing how else do great leaders build their courage?

How well do you possess courage? (use your group average score from your SCOPE of Leadership 360 assessment if completed)

In what areas would you like to have more courage and what might you do to possess that courage? In what area do you need to develop to be able to possess courage? (add any new professional development objectives to your IDP)

Scenario: You have a manager, Jim, who doesn’t hold his employees accountable. You’ve discovered that the reason is that Jim fears straight talk. He is afraid to be candid with people. He doesn’t like conflict so rather than give any corrective feedback when needed, he remains silent.

You’ve scheduled a 1on1 with Jim to help him confront his fear of straight talk. Outline the conversation you plan to have with Jim: