#097: How to Find Your Weak Spot - Part 1

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How to Find Your Weak Spot - Part 1
Everyone has a weak spot; it may be difficult to find or admit it. But, we all have one. If you don't know what your weak spot is, or you're certain you don't have one, then you won't want to miss this 2 part mini-series: How to Find Your Weak Spot.
Weak spots can come from internal and external sources. Externally, your networks can play a role in lifting you up and supporting you or dragging you down. What kind of network do you have? Internal weak spots can come from a lack of confidence and poor communication skills. How well do you consider yourself a strong communicator? Don't forget, this means spoken word and written content, as well.
We're going to cover physical documents like resumes as well as electronic communication such as email and text. If you've ever had a hard time getting your point across or getting answers to questions - regardless of the format, this show is for you! Subscribe and listen to our 2 part mini-series How to Find Your Weak Spot.
Chapters
[01:38]
Every one of us has at least one weakness!
[01:56]
You can control your external and internal weaknesses.
[02:35]
Your external weaknesses can come from people, those in your network groups.
[03:32]
When you're around your network is there a particular person that always pulls the mood down?
[05:36]
What about your professional network, how healthy is it?
[7:10]
If you notice a trend or pattern of negativity with your co-workers it can cause you to distance yourself from them.
[8:08]
Internal weaknesses can come in the form of poor communication skills.
[09:01]
The choice of your words is very powerful, but so are the words you chose not to use.
[09:52]
Take control of your conversations with Craig's 3P Rule: Powerfully Placed Pauses.
[11:12]
Correcting your spoken word is critical to controlling conversations, but so is limiting your sharing.
[12:03]
Here's how to effectively recognize and use body language.
[15:02]
It's human nature to feel uncomfortable with silence, this can cause us to use filler words and lead us into run-on conversations.
Mentioned Links
Craig's 3P Rule: CGME Ep 51: Powerfully Placed Pauses
Getting Rid of Um, Ah...Filler Words: CGME Ep 55