Sports Pyschology

Leadership Links by Rose Mercier and Penny Werthner TAKING ACTION - ANOTHER LEADERSHIP SKILL In the past two columns, we've discussed specific communication skills that leaders need to use effectively. These skills are valuable alone or in combination. Some situations require good judgment as well as good communication skills. To test your leadership instincts, consider the following scenarios: You’re chairing a meeting and one person is dominating the discussion. The other participants look annoyed. …

…a medium intensity intervention and takes skill both to deliver a clear message and to listen effectively. It might be equally appropriate to get on with the work. Sometimes doing nothing (d) can be an appropriate intervention. — Penny Werthner and Rose Mercier This column is written by Rose Mercier and Penny Werthner who are the presenters of CAAWS "Perspectives On Women's Leadership" workshops. These workshops have been attended by women in sport across the country.