In the moments that really matter, people don’t just look for something to inform them, they look to someone who will lead them. This is a book about making those moments count.
“At the heart of great leadership is great communication. In Lead The Room, Shane brings this truth into the spotlight with infectious energy and enthusiasm… no matter where you are in your leadership journey, you can’t help but learn from it.” – Tim Costello, Chief Advocate, World Vision Australia
In the moments that really matter, people don’t just look for something to inform them, they look to someone who will lead them. This is a book about making those moments count.
“At the heart of great leadership is great communication. In Lead The Room, Shane brings this truth into the spotlight with infectious energy and enthusiasm… no matter where you are in your leadership journey, you can’t help but learn from it.” – Tim Costello, Chief Advocate, World Vision Australia
We don't need more eloquent speakers we need more authentic communicators. We need to give more focus to our character and content than we do our form and delivery. Thank you, Shane, for providing a tool to encourage that.Daniel Flynn, Co-founder Thankyou and best-selling author of Chapter One.
In a noisy world where people are constantly challenged with how to grab attention to deliver important messages to gain essential engagement and positioning, leadership matters more than ever. This book is smart, written by a credible leader, packaged in a way that shows you why, what and how. Don’t delay - study this, action this and lead the room powerfully.Christina Guidotti – CEO, Leading Women
This is the best Australian book on leadership and speaking that I have ever read. Taking a topic that scares most people, Shane creates a model to help people succeed in leading a team, the room, a conference facility and probably even the MCG. It is easy reading if you want to be a great leader then this book is guaranteed to helpToby Hall, Group CEO, St Vincent’s Health Australia
For leaders to be seen and heard they don’t just need to know how to build a platform they also need to know how to lead from it. Great leaders speak into the hearts and minds of the people they care for. In ‘Lead the Room’ Shane shows you how.Matt Church, Founder of Thought Leaders Global, Voted Top 10 Conference Speakers Globally
Lead the Room uses easy-to-understand models and concepts to illustrate the interconnection between leadership and communication. The personalised narrative compels you to want to be a better leader and the practical techniques give you a process to be a better communicator. The book is a wonderful blend of intellect and emotion, both in the way it is told and the content that is covered. Both emerging and experienced leaders will benefit from reading this.Rachel Tulia, Head of People & Culture, Department of Treasury and Finance Victoria
Shane’s book is a refreshing and necessary read in a world where many leaders are struggling to connect their messages with the people they lead. This book genuinely connected with me as a CEO leading transformation. Shane beautifully articulates ‘When you lead with a desire to add value for the people you are speaking to, you demonstrate that you value them. You tell them you care about their time, you appreciate that they showed up and you want to leave them in a better place than where you found them.’ What leader would not want to strive for this? This book will be one that I continue to use as a leader and one that I purchase for those that I coach.Leanne Williams, CEO, West Gippsland Libraries
At the heart of great leadership is great communication. In Lead The Room, Shane brings this truth into the spotlight with infectious energy and enthusiasm. Shane’s personal and relatable, story-driven style means you can't help but enjoy this book. More than that, no matter where you are in your leadership journey, you can't help but learn from it.Tim Costello - Chief Advocate, World Vision Australia
This book isn’t a primer on becoming a better speaker, though if it helps you nail your next presentation that’s great. The real goal is to help you become a more effective leader.In ‘Lead The Room' you’re invited to think bigger and aim higher than the idea of presentation skills. To think holistically about how you can communicate and connect more effectively. This book will give you the tools to raise your visibility, leverage your leadership platform and lead with more impact at scale.
What's Covered?
When people think about communication, they immediately begin to ask questions that begin with ‘how’.
How do I get my team on board with an idea?
How can I be more persuasive?
How can I get my message across better?
How can I have more influence?
When they ask these questions, they are missing a much bigger picture. Of course we want to know the tips and tricks, the tactics and tools to help us become more confident communicators and leaders. While ‘how’ is important, it shouldn’t be the only focus. In this book we zoom out on your leadership and think more holistically. Firstly, ‘who’ are you as a leader? Then ‘what’ do you have to say? Then ‘how’ can you say it more effectively. Lead the Room is neatly presented in three parts, as we journey through ‘three big obsessions’:
Positioning
Developing your character and leading your narrative, building your credibility and managing your reputation as a leader.
Messaging
Determining the value you offer, defining the message you want to convey and delivering your message with impact.
Developing
Getting better at thinking, investing in yourself, asking for feedback and learning how to fail better.
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