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Soundview Live Author Series from Soundview Executive Book Summaries presents FREE webinar: A conversation with the authors of Lead with Your Customer: Mark David Jones and J. Jeff Kober

Joe Ganci is an e-learning author and consultant. Joe’s unique approach to e-learning design and innovative use of tools, such as Captivate, Storyline, ZebraZapps, Roleplay, Presenter and Acrobat, have inspired many to revamp their e-learning. Joe's personal and hands-on style of consulting means that his services are constantly in demand. He is privileged to have worked with clients all over the world.Joe has been involved in every aspect of learning development since 1983. He holds a degree in computer science and has published several books, research papers, and articles about e-learning. He is widely considered a guru for his expertise in e-learning development, and teaches workshops and seminars at commercial companies, government facilities, leading universities, and industry conferences, where he is a frequent keynote speaker. Joe is one of only eight members of the Adobe E-Learning Advisory Council and is an Adobe Certified Captivate Expert. He is on a mission to improve the quality of e-learning with practical approaches that work.Joe is editor of the weekly News From E-Learning Joe newsletter. In it, he covers several e-learning tools, including Captivate, Storyline, ZebraZapps, Raptivity, iSpring and more, with free samples and demos. The free subscription link is: www.tinyurl.com/elearningjoe. His twitter handle is @elearningjoe.

Joe Ganci

As the CEO of Bulldog Drummond, Shawn is responsible for strategically directing each of Bulldog’s key engagements, ensuring there’s an “Uncommon Sense” methodology at the center of everything the company does. This approach maintains that the biggest opportunities can be realized, and the most complex challenges solved, by using a powerful combination of simplicity, common sense and determination. He brings twenty-plus years of innovation, design, brand and business-building experience to companies from Fortune 500s to purpose-driven startups.Shawn helps leadership teams transform large, multinational companies and passionate entrepreneurs launch new companies, products and brands. He has worked with executive teams at companies including Adidas, Bolthouse Farms, CMT, Diageo, Eddie Bauer, Heineken, H&R Block, IDEO, MTV, Mattel, Nike, PIRCH, Starbucks, Samsung, Taco Bell, WD-40, Westfield, and World Vision, among many others.Following a life-changing trip to Malawi in March of 2004, Shawn has become committed to finding creative and sustainable ways to make a measurable difference in the world by helping people and companies realize their full potential. He sits on the board of The Honest Kitchen, the advisory boards of FEED Projects and International Farming, is the co-founder of YouSchool and Y-Malawi? and a faculty member of The Honor Foundation. He writes feverishly for Fast Company, PSFK, and is a sought-after speaker. Shawn lives in San Diego with his wife and three children, is a dawn patrol surfer, wanna-be photographer and avid cultural voyeur.

Shawn E. Parr

A majority (71 percent) of CEOs face imposter syndrome during their leadership, according to Korn Ferry. While we might not all be CEOs, most of us experience imposter syndrome at some point. The Label and the Human ConditionIt’s perfectly natural to feel like a fraud—whether it’s when facing a new job, environment, or large challenge.But there’s an interesting thing about the human mind. If we label it, in this case, imposter syndrome, it often becomes that very label we want to avoid.Moreover, labels make it seem like we are the problem.It’s worth remembering where the term came from. Doctors Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes originally referred to the “Imposter Phenomenon” in their 1978 paper: “The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention.”Interestingly, their paper was specifically about high-achieving women, and it never used the term “syndrome.” That was later added when psychologist Carol Tavris used both phenomenon and syndrome in her 1982 Vogue article, “Your Life, Your Health—Who’s in Control?”Why do all these details matter?In short, feeling like a fraud is a perfectly normal experience of the human condition. If we don’t doubt ourselves at times, we plow on making mistakes and missing details blinded by overconfidence.Instead, self-doubt allows us to reflect, check, and improve on ourselves.Of course, some cases can and do turn into a pathological syndrome, but it’s vital to understand and face the cause rather than jump onto symptoms.To manage imposter feelings, understand the root cause:How does your environment or work culture support or hinder your confidence? What is within your control to change? We can all do our part to nurture belonging as part of our work culture, including promoting book clubs, for example. Who or where are your allies such that you both support and promote each other? Feeling like you’re the only one in the trenches can turn into an imposter phenomenon.What biases or stereotypes operate around you? Sometimes we are hired into a leadership role because we are different, and this can quickly lead to feelings of not belonging and of being a fraud.Embrace the Whole of YouWhen facing imposter feelings, many try logic and reframing or mind over matter. “While these are valid techniques, the cognitive approach can only take you so far because imposter feelings are driven by emotions that want to be heard.”Instead, the art is to embrace all our emotions, an approach that can be built on the foundations of emotional intelligence at work. In the language of Internal Family Systems, we welcome all our internal parts.Essentially, we all have a family of inner parts, and it is within our power to embrace them. As such, we mediate harmony by leveraging our inner compassionate and confident core self.Everyone can connect to that inner core and become more grounded and at peace with their parts, including the imposter ones. The power of the approach is that it targets both our logical and emotional minds.Collaborate with your imposter part:Imagine your imposter part as a separate entity with shape and color, and try to get to know it. While this might sound strange, it naturally creates a space so that the emotions become less overwhelming.Practice self-compassion both toward yourself and your imposter part. It has been trying to protect you, even if over-enthusiastically. By highlighting self-doubt, it might be telling you to change your approach, for instance.Note when the imposter feelings come up and how they influence you. Sit with the emotions to deepen your understanding, and with time, they will gradually dissipate.Embrace Your Imposter Part for Future SuccessWorking with the mind means blending both logic and emotions. Most importantly, we need to deal with the root cause of imposter feelings. So, reflect on your inner imposter voice and collaborate with it. Furthermore, review how your environment and those around you perhaps feed the imposter part within you. As you connect with your imposter part and gradually shift what is within your control to change, you’ll find yourself feeling more grounded and self-assured. 

How to Embrace Imposter Syndrome for Better Results

May 2022 - TD Magazine

World Time Buddy is a free productivity tool, available for both iOS and Android devices, that lets you compare multiple time zones at a single glance.

Cool Tool: World Time Buddy

Recording audio doesn’t have to cost much. In fact, you can be up and running for under $100. You just need a microphone, something to record on, something to listen back to it with, and a space to do the recording.  Microphones Choosing a microphone can be quite daunting when you see all the options. A quick search online might bring up hundreds of different makes and models. But the microphone is the heart of audio recording, so you need to make a good decision.Not all microphones are alike. Different ones respond differently to different voices, so micro¬phone choice can be very personal. In fact, some radio announcers actually bring their own micro¬phone into the studio rather than use the one in the studio. If you buy a microphone in a shop, rather than from an online retailer, take some time to try out different models. Listen to them and choose one that makes you sound good.  Dynamic Versus Condenser Your first purchase choice is between a dynamic or condenser microphone (Figure 6-1). Dynamic mics tend to be more robust than condensers, although condensers are more sensitive and pick up more detail in the higher audio frequencies.A dynamic microphone uses a magnetic coil in the diaphragm to convert the sound waves, whereas the condenser microphone uses a capacitor. The capacitor in a condenser microphone requires electrical current to work, so it will need either a battery or external power supplied from a mixing desk or audio recorder, which is called “phantom power.”Some higher-end condenser microphones, like those used on video cameras or in recording studios, do not have a space for batteries and can only be used with devices that supply the phantom power. Be sure to check before you purchase if your mic requires phantom power and if your audio recording device or mixer can supply it. USB Microphones  A recent development in microphone technology is the USB microphone. This is a plug-and-play device that you can connect to your laptop through the USB port. Most computers will detect the microphone and automatically configure it for use, making it a great trouble-free option. The downside to USB mics is that they tend to be less responsive than traditional mics, so you need to position the mic closer to your mouth. Another limitation is that many models also have a record-only function, so you can’t listen to your voice while you record. And to play back your recording, you need to pull the USB microphone out of the computer. Headset Mics  Some people use headset microphones to record podcasts. Marketed to gaming enthusiasts and people who make VoIP calls, they’re relatively cheap and may seem like a good option. Some even come with noise reduction to help reduce background noise. However, unless you buy a studio-quality model, which are often quite expensive, the audio quality of headset mics is usually very poor. The noise reduction feature is not as effective as one would hope and the frequency response may make you sound like you’re talking on a telephone. They also pick up a lot of breathing because they’re positioned awkwardly relative to the mouth.I have nothing against headset mics when used in gaming and for VoIP. But the purpose of microphones when recording podcasts is to reproduce the voice and other sounds so they are realistic. And for you to sound real and natural in your podcast, most headset mics will not cut it. For another $15, you can dramatically improve the audio quality with a better microphone.For more tips on creating video content read Jonathan’s latest book, Rapid Media Development for Trainers.

Choose the Best Microphone

OK, you’re convinced. You’ve read the research and seen it for yourself—presentations that effectively use visuals are more engaging and easier to understand than bullet point–laden ones. You’re ready to refresh your own slide decks to add more visuals. If only you knew how.
This webcast answers that question by demonstrating a simple, three-step process you can use to evaluate the big ideas in a presentation, generate a plan for representing those ideas visually, and find visuals in the vast sea of image and illustration sources. During this webcast, you will learn how to:

Identify the most powerful ideas to represent visually in a presentation.
Brainstorm ideas for illustrating an idea visually.
Search for visuals in appropriate (and legal) sources, both free and paid.


Seeing Your Point: 3 Simple Steps to Visualizing Your Presentations

OK, you’re convinced. You’ve read the research and seen it for yourself—presentations that effectively use visuals are more engaging and easier to understand than bullet point–laden ones. You’re ready to refresh your own slide decks to add more visuals. If only you knew how.
This session answers that question by demonstrating a simple, three-step process you can use to evaluate the big ideas in a presentation, generate a plan for representing those ideas visually, and find visuals in the vast sea of image and illustration sources.
During this webcast, you will learn how to:

Identify the most powerful ideas to represent visually in a presentation.
Brainstorm ideas for illustrating an idea visually.
Search for visuals in appropriate (and legal) sources, both free and paid.

Access the handout here:  Seeing Your Point: 3 Simple Steps to Visualizing Your Presentations

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