Alex Lyon: Leaders' Communication, Facilitation, Difficult Conversations, YouTube - 4Sight Chats #21

Alexander (Alex) Lyon is a professor of communication at the State University of New York, an author and a YouTube content creator. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRKNGF95rN0 CHAT OUTLINE [03:38] To what extent interventions on leaders’ communication can actually change their mindset? [08:29] What’s the biggest challenge that prevents leaders from changing their communication style? [11:23] How long does it take for a leader to see substantial change in their communication style? [13:03] Is letting others know that you are working on your communication style any useful? [15:23] Tips for facilitation [19:20] Tips for situations where the person we talk to is in fight mode [22:30] Is leaving difficult conversations an option? [25:05] Why communication is often not in the business school curriculum [29:04] Advice for educators who are considering to start using YouTube [35:15] Success as an educator-YouTuber MENTIONED SOURCES Mirivel, J. C., & Lyon, A. (2023). Positive Communication for Leaders. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Communication-Leaders-Strategies-Inspiring/dp/1538167611 Communication Coach Alexander Lyon (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderlyon Alex Lyon's Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlyoncommunicationcoach/ Communication Coach Academy: https://www.alexanderlyon.com/ Supports Alex's videos: https://www.patreon.com/alexfergnani