Speak responsively - also, Share responsively:

Suggested Actions ... based on answering this question:

"Can you speak responsively?"

If yes - move to the next lesson or module

If no - follow this pathway

1. Watch the videos

2. Identify 3-5 Key Learning Points from watching each video

3. Read the Notes and Additional Resources below - if available

4. Summarize your learning

5. Confirm you can answer the question with "Yes"

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The video to the right was from the first video set we created in 2018-2019.

It's here as an additional resource ... it covers the important points in the video above. However, the way it's said here may spark a different perspective.

Notes

Define speaking:

The action of conveying information or expressing one's thoughts and feelings in spoken language.

Define responsively:

Quick to respond or react appropriately or sympathetically
Sensitive.
Using responses.

Identify ways speaking is enhanced:

Practice, practice, practice
Demonstrate passion
Demonstrate knowledge of topic
Presence
Speak clearly

Identify ways speaking is blocked:

Unprepared
No passion
Apparent lack of knowledge or lack of being prepared
Not presentable - no audience appeal
Overuse of hands and voice

Discuss ways to improve speaking:

Practice and prepare
Organize your material and be prepared
Watch for feedback and be flexible to adjust
Let your personality come through
Tell stories
Use voice and hands effectively’

Discuss ways for the mentor to speak responsively with the mentee:

Mentor needs to demonstrate passion and caring in their speech
Use of storytelling is a good idea
Active listening - you need to listen and hear what the mentee is actually saying
React to body language

Discuss ways the mentor confirms speaking responsively:

Mentee will react positively
More engaging of a conversation
Energy level will change
Deeper level of trust

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