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Every business needs good leaders that motivate people to act towards the same goals. A leadership training program is a great option if you want to prepare professionals for key roles inside the company or to make your staff develop valuable skills. In this corporate template, you will be able to cover what leadership means for the company, the skills of a good leader, the difference between a manager and a leader, and more.

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Leadership overview slide.

First things first, what is leadership? You can find countless definitions, but it’s important that you explain what leadership means for the company. In this slide, you will be able to present your own definition of a good leader and sum up key ideas.

Leadership Skills Slide

Every leader has a unique set of traits and skills. Here you will be able to address the latter in a highly visual doughnut chart. Some examples of leadership skills are awareness, communication, integrity, accountability, and vision. Add the ones you fit to the kind of leader you want to have in your company.

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Manager is someone with authority over a team. This person is in charge of managing a group of people and supervising their tasks. However, being a manager doesn’t always equals being a leader. Leaders don’t need to hold a key position to drive a team. In this slide, you’ll be able to discuss the difference between a leader and a manager and how to get to the best scenario: a manager with strong leadership skills.

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8 Leadership Presentation Skills Your Team Need From You

Jun 24, 2017 by maurice decastro in communication skills , leadership , presentation skills.

Do you have the leadership presentation skills your team need from you?

Presentation skills are often referred to as a ‘soft skill’ in many organisations.

At Mindful Presenter we believe that there is nothing ‘soft’ about the art of communication. We would go as far as to say that it is the most important skill in the world today.

According to the late Psychologist Abraham Maslow and the more recent thinking of Tony Robbins, we know one thing for certain.

Human beings need to connect with one another

Abraham Maslow calls it belonging/love, whilst Tony Robbins refers to it as connection/love. At Mindful Presenter we believe that, ‘connecting is everything’.

Whether you are an engineer, lawyer, teacher or tailor, the way we communicate with each other is extremely important.

Having the ability to speak doesn’t necessarily make us good at it.

Anyone can share information

Whether our content is clearly understood is an entirely different matter.

Some leaders think that there are no technical competencies attached to communication.  That belief fuels the myth that communication doesn’t affect the financial success of their business. There is often an assumption that just because we can speak well during an interview, we can all communicate effectively.

What’s the problem?

Poor communication is a bit like high blood pressure. If you neglect it for too long the consequences can be disastrous.

At school we are taught to read, remember and repeat

We learn a wide range of skills, although, effective communication isn’t often one of them.

Some of us move on to higher education and the growing pressure to pass exams increases exponentially. We learn to read, remember and repeat at a much higher level.

How much time is invested in helping us to speak with confidence, clarity and impact?

We leave school, graduate from college or university and suddenly find ourselves in a new world

It’s a world where the most important skill we need to survive, let alone thrive, is communication. One day we are asked to present our work or ideas to colleagues or customers and the panic sets in. It’s no wonder that so many people have some anxiety about public speaking.

What leadership presentation skills does your team need from you?

Start with abandoning the delusion that communication is a ‘soft skill’.

Here are 8 leadership presentation skills we need to help our teams to communicate more effectively.

1. Create trust

Trust begins with honesty, openness and transparency.

Invest as much time and energy as you can encouraging your team to speak openly.

Create a culture where everyones voice is valued and respected.

Nurture an environment where people can feel and be themselves

Assure your team that they don’t have to edit everything they say just because you are the boss.

2. Start connecting

Every organisation has its own internal communication culture.

Much of the ‘corporate speak’ our teams hear every day isn’t very helpful.

Stop churning out emails and updates in a language that very few people understand. It’s not how most people speak themselves.

Only send it to those who it’s completely relevant to.

Make it personal, human, relevant and engaging

Whether you are writing it or saying it, make sure that it’s focused on connecting with the team.

3. Show vulnerability

If you want your team to present their ideas with passion, purpose and energy, lead the way.

Show them how to do it first

Help them how to be open and know that it’s fine to feel vulnerable.

Show them how to lighten up, relax and not take everything so seriously. Help them to be themselves rather than simply their job title.

Avoid the ‘corporate speak’ by being yourself

Show them that’s how you want them to be too.

4. ‘I don’t know’

In our presentation training workshops we help professionals to find the courage to simply say ‘I don’t know’.

It’s not really a presentation skills issue, it’s a leadership one

We work with people everyday who are told it’s unacceptable to say ‘I don’t know’. They work in a culture where they are expected to know the answer to every question.

Make it acceptable and easy for people to be honest and tell you they ‘don’t know’.

Help them to find the answer.

5. Lighten up

Imagine this:

– It’s the monthly management meeting.

– Everyone arrives and sits in exactly the same seat they sit in every month.

– The team takes it in turn to go around the room to share their update.

– They read out the same KPI’s that they do every month in the same voice.

– Each presenter fends off a barrage of questions from the most senior person in the room.

It’s predicatble and tedious

Do whatever it takes to make every meeting different, fun and engaging.

Most of all make them something that your team can look forward to rather than dread.

6. Keep it conversational

No one likes to be lectured to.

As leaders we each have an opportunity to connect with our teams in a far more conversational manner.

Keep your message personal, focused and tailored to the people you are speaking with. Involve them, and ask them how they feel.

Please don’t lecture them.

7. Feelings matter

Be absolutely clear before you begin to speak how you want people to feel.

How do you want them to feel:

– The moment you begin to speak

– All the time they are with you

– The moment they walk out of the door

Most people will forget most of what you said by the time they return to their desk.

They won’t however, forget how you made them feel

Please keep in mind that there is nothing ‘soft’ or easy about communicating effectively.

It’s one of the hardest things we have to do every day.

Help your team to get good at it

Give them the presentation skills to speak with confidence.

8. Leave nothing to chance

Revisit your leadership presentation skills across the 8 important areas above..

Once you’ve committed to help your team to find, value and express their true voice, take action.

– Book them onto a powerful public speaking course .

– Invest in some really good one to one  public speaking coaching .

– Get your team some excellent presentation training

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Five tips to set yourself apart.

Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

• Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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10 Presentation Ideas For Leadership Teams and Training

Leadership teams shape organizations for better or for worse. They’re responsible for guiding teams and moving things— big or small— forward. So what makes a great leader versus one that causes employees to leave a company?

When you think of a great leader, it’s probably a specific characteristic that comes to mind. Qualities like respect, self-awareness, trust, influence, collaboration, and strong communication skills can set extraordinary managers apart from mediocre ones. But how leaders listen, learn, and communicate with their employees is just as important. Because of that, leaders— regardless of the industry— need to hold themselves accountable and continuously seek out ways to grow as a manager.   

It’s not uncommon for companies to host offsites or retreats to bring the leadership team together for brainstorming, planning, and training. This helps align leaders across various departments, teams, and offices, while offering them the tools they need to be more successful in their role. 

When preparing a presentation for leadership teams and training, it's crucial to focus on content that resonates with the audience's strategic mindset and their role in guiding the organization. Here are some leadership presentation ideas to help inspire your own content.

Leadership presentation ideas

Presentations can act as a platform to encourage learning and collaboration among different leaders. Do you have a leadership retreat coming up? Here are 10 leadership presentation ideas to help train and motivate your own leadership team. 

Effective leadership strategies

As a recurring training, you might share effective leadership strategies with your executive team. This presentation would act as a refresher of the latest trends and best practices in leadership. This could include insights on empathetic leadership, fostering a positive company culture, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

Change management

How should managers and leadership teams address the challenges and opportunities associated with change within the organization? A change management presentation would provide strategies for how leaders can navigate transitions successfully, with the least amount of disruption to the team.

Strategic planning and decision-making

A strategic planning and decision making presentation will offer insights into the process of setting achievable goals and making informed decisions. Organizations might also use a strategic planning presentation to lead their own company brainstorming sessions at a leadership all-hands meeting. 

Team development and engagement

Team development and engagement is important for the overall success of the team. In this presentation you might share techniques for fostering a high-performing and engaged team, including methods for providing feedback, coaching, and creating a supportive work environment.

Communication skills

Communication skills can make or break a leader. A training session on effective communication in leadership roles could be beneficial for both managers and executives of all levels. Here you could offer practical tips for clear, transparent, and empowering communication.

Leading through uncertainty

Given the current business landscape and layoffs happening across various industries, leadership teams need to know how to handle hard situations. This presentation idea for leadership teams would discuss strategies for navigating uncertainty and ambiguity, including how to maintain resilience and inspire confidence in a team concerned about job security. 

Embracing innovation and creativity

It’s no secret that AI is here to stay, and teams are having to pivot to accommodate new technology. Use a thoughtful presentation to encourage leaders to embrace innovation and promote a culture of creativity within the organization. The slides in this deck could showcase the benefits of adopting innovative approaches and thinking outside the box.

Building high-performance teams

Leaders need the right tools and knowledge to be able to guide positive performance. Employers might offer a training “how-to” on best practices for assembling and nurturing high-performance teams. This deck should include strategies for fostering collaboration, trust, and accountability among teammates. 

Data-driven decision making

As a leader, leveraging data to make more informed decisions should be top of mind. This leadership presentation idea can highlight the importance of leveraging data and analytics in decision-making processes, and offer guidance on how to incorporate data-driven insights into leadership strategies. This could include ways to implement KPIs, OKRs, or other effective ways to track the performance of individual contributors and campaigns. 

Ethical leadership

A wildly important leadership topic is ethics. Upper management should be well-educated in ethical leadership, and how that impacts the success of the team. An ethical leadership presentation could include the significance of ethics, the impact it has on organizational culture, employee morale, and long-term success, and how to ensure it’s top of mind in each department on a daily basis.

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You have a presentation topic, now what? The hardest part of presentation design is going from idea to deck with little design skills to back you up. Thankfully, there's a presentation software for that. Insert: Beautiful.ai. Beautiful.ai helps leadership teams create beautiful presentations so they can pack a bigger punch with their message and inspire their audience. Presenters can use one of Beautiful.ai's customizable pre-built presentation templates — like the training presentation — or leverage our AI-assistant to create a presentation from scratch specific to their topic. By creating beautiful decks you can engage your audience, drive your message home, and leave your leadership team feeling inspired to make a difference.

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25 Best Free Leadership PowerPoint PPT Presentation Templates to Download 2024

As a business leader, it's pretty certain you're going to have to do a leadership PowerPoint presentation. In fact, you'll probably have to present regularly. Presenting effectively is a must-have leadership skill. So, it's important to learn how to make your presentations compelling. 

One key aspect of that is the visual design of your slides. Of course, not everyone's a whiz at designing presentation slides from scratch, but luckily, you don't have to be. Using premium PowerPoint templates for a leadership presentation is a good way to make sure that your presentation is professional.

In this guide, I'll share some of the best leadership PowerPoint templates , paid and free, to help you get—and keep—your audience's attention.

Best Premium PowerPoint Templates for Leadership Presentations on Envato Elements (With Unlimited Use)

If you're looking for premium leadership PowerPoint presentation templates to help you impress your audience, Envato Elements has a great offer you won't want to miss. Download as many premium leadership presentation PPT slides as you want, all for one low price.   

Here are some of the benefits of using premium leadership PPT templates for your presentations. 

First, a professional design can give your presentations that wow factor that makes your audience sit up and take notice. That's precisely the effect you want to achieve when presenting. 

And don't underestimate the impact of the professional design you'll get. It'll help your presentation look coherent . Plus, using professional leadership PowerPoint templates can save you time. That's useful if you've got a lot of presentations to create, or if slide design isn't your favorite task. 

So, it's a good idea to check out the premium leadership PowerPoint presentation templates on Envato Elements. Here's how you find them. 

Visit Envato Elements and select Presentation Templates next to the search box. Type leadership into the search box. You'll have dozens of premium leadership PowerPoint templates to choose from. Check out the previews till you find the one you want. 

When you've found a template select it, click Download , and start customizing. I'll share some tips on customizing a leadership PowerPoint presentation later in this guide. 

Envato Elements is a great choice if you're creating leadership PPT presentations regularly. But if you want leadership presentation PPT slides for one-off use, check out the PowerPoint templates for leadership presentations available from GraphicRiver.

5 Great Premium Leadership PowerPoint Templates from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver

To help you get started, here are some attractive premium  leadership PowerPoint presentation templates from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver: 

1. MOUVE - Elegant PowerPoint Template

Mouve is a minimalist, professional leadership PPT template. It'll help you communicate your points clearly and effectively. It includes 50 different slides as well as icons for customization. Plus, it's easy to edit. 

2. Speaker Up - Google Slides Template

Sometimes simple PowerPoint templates for leadership presentations work the best. At other times you want variety. SpeakerUp has three color schemes, 12 variations and 360 different slides in total. This professional theme is easy to edit and can be used in both Google Slides and PowerPoint. 

3. Balance - PowerPoint Template

If you're looking for examples of PowerPoint presentations on leadership, Balance is a full-featured starting point. Fully editable, and including icons and mockups, this leadership PowerPoint theme included more than 145 slides. 

4. Leadership

This collection of leadership presentation PPT slides will get your presentation off to a great start. It's easy to change fonts, themes, and colors to customize your presentation just the way you like it. All elements are simple to edit via the drag and drop interface.

5. Dinamika – Creative Business PowerPoint Template

Dinamika is a colorful leadership PPT template set. It includes 36 slides with customizable and resizeable graphics. This is an excellent choice for a creative presentation with lots of images. 

25 Top Free Leadership PowerPoint PPT Templates to Download for 2024 Presentations

There's no doubt that premium leadership presentation PPT slides offer an advantage in terms of design and flexibility. Plus, they save you time because you don't have to worry about fiddly design details.

But before you look for free leadership PowerPoint templates on the web, check out Envato Elements' freebies first. You'll get to try out free PowerPoint presentations on leadership while benefiting from premium design. 

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• Every month Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files, (fonts, presentations, videos, and more). Create a free account to download this month's free premium files now. 
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But if your budget is tight, sometimes free leadership templates for presentations are what you can manage. To help you out, we've found some great leadership PowerPoint templates free to download on the web:

1. Bright Business Presentation

This is one of many free leadership PowerPoint templates on the Microsoft Office site. It's got a simple and businesslike design. 

2. Academic Presentation

This is another free leadership PowerPoint template from Microsoft. Though it's got an academic theme, the elegant design will work well in leadership settings.

3. Green Pitch Deck

If you need to make a pitch, this useful theme is another of the leadership PowerPoint templates free to download. It's an attractive way to showcase company information. Change the color scheme if necessary.

4. Training Presentation

This leadership PowerPoint template has a simple design and includes 14 slides. This is a good starting point for a leadership training presentation. 

5. Employee Training Presentation

This free leadership PowerPoint theme is suitable if you want to keep your presentation short and sweet. It's got just nine slides and is set up for delivering training courses.

6. Marshmallow

Looking for some inspiration for free? Presentations on leadership using templates are also an option. Marshmallow has a cool color scheme that's sure to appeal to your audience. 

7. Business Plan Presentation Template

This leadership PPT template is available in an attractive, muted color scheme. It'll give your presentations a professional look. 

8. Corporate Free PowerPoint

Here are templates for free PowerPoint presentations on leadership. This modern design is easy to edit, includes vector graphics, and has 10 slides. 

9. Business Consulting

Business Consulting is a free leadership PowerPoint theme. It uses a businesslike blue, white and black color scheme to create attractive slides. 

10. Business Company

This is one of several leadership PowerPoint templates free to download. It includes 16 easy to edit slides and has an understated color scheme. 

11. Investor Pro

When choosing PowerPoint templates for leadership presentation sometimes it can help to match it to your intended use. This theme is intended for investor presentations. It includes 16 relevant slide designs. 

12. Free Annual Report PowerPoint Template

If you're looking to create an annual report quickly (we've got annual report tips, too), then check out this free leadership PPT template. It includes 16 attractive slides. 

13. ProjectX Free Business PowerPoint Template

Here's another of many leadership PowerPoint templates that are free to download. ProjectX has a simple, attractive design suitable for many uses. It includes 16 slides.  

14. Free Corporate PowerPoint Template

Looking for more free PowerPoint presentations on leadership? This one has a muted color scheme and includes slides relating to common business topics. 

15. Free Corporate Company Presentation Template

Here's another of the free leadership templates. The slide set includes templates for quotes, financials and more.

16. Free Business Presentation Template

This blue-grey presentation template is suitable for a wide range of presentations. It's preset with the basic slides you need and will also work in Google Slides. 

17. Free Go-To-Market Strategy PowerPoint Template

For examples of PowerPoint presentations on leadership, check out this go-to-market template. It gives you an outline of what you need for this kind of presentation. It's also free.

18. Start Up Corporation PowerPoint Template

Launching a startup? Then this is a great template to use for a leadership presentation. It's minimalist yet colorful and will get attention.

19. Business Pitch Deck PowerPoint Template

This pitch deck template has an attractive and unusual design. It's a great example of a PowerPoint presentation on leadership for you to follow.

20. Investor Business PowerPoint Template

This leadership presentation PPT template uses serif fonts to achieve a crisp and formal look. At the same time, the minimalist design keeps it looking modern and attractive.

21. Cute Confetti

If fun is one of your leadership qualities, this PPT download is the way to go. The mixture of confetti and pastel keeps it cheerful.

22. Concentric Blue

This PowerPoint theme has a modern design and blue color scheme. It includes 25 slides, as well as icons and a world map.

23. Medical Illustrated

Here's a different kind of free leadership PPT presentation theme. This one is intended for medical presentations and the slides include relevant illustrations. 

24. Bassett

This is a well-designed theme for your next leadership PowerPoint presentation. It includes a variety of slide designs. Edit it using either PowerPoint or Google Slides. 

This is a professional theme, perfect for your next leadership presentation. It includes a range of slide designs. Edit it in either PowerPoint or Google Slides.

How to Quickly Make Great Leadership PowerPoint Presentations

Once you've downloaded your free leadership templates, the next step is to customize them to meet your needs. Here are some tips to get you started. I'll be using the premium  Hexagon PowerPoint template . 

Let's get started:

1. Edit Your Slide Title and Subtitles

I'm going to use the title slide for this. Open the presentation and go to the title slide. Double-click to select the slide title and replace it with your chosen text. Follow the same procedure to edit subtitles.

2. Add Text to Slides

Use a similar procedure to edit body text. Double-click within a text box to select all the text, then replace it by typing your own. You can also paste in pre-prepared text. 

3. Add or Resize Images

Click the onscreen image placeholder to import an image from your computer. You can also resize any image by grabbing the handles of the image placeholder and dragging them till you get the size you want.

4. Remove Unwanted Elements

On any slide, click to select an image or text box you want to remove. Then use the Delete key on your keyboard to remove it. 

5. Remove Extra Slides

At the end of the customization process, there may be a few slides you don't need. Select these in PowerPoint's slide navigator and use the Cut command to remove them.

5 Tips for a More Effective Leadership Presentation

You need your leadership PPT to engage your audience. Here are some tips to help you create a great leadership presentation:

1. Use Minimal Design

When making your leadership PPT presentation it's important to keep the information on slide minimal. You want your audience to focus on you and not be reading the slide. Having a minimal design also works because the design doesn’t make the slide overcrowded. An overcrowded slide can cause the audience to be distracted.

2. Choose the Right Font

Using the right font in your leadership PPT is important. You want the font to match the theme of your leadership PPT. You also need your font to be easily read by everyone who may see your presentation. Some fancy fonts can be hard to read.

To learn more about which fonts work well in presentations, study this tutorial:

3. Use Infographics and Graphs

Infographics are a great tool to use in your leadership presentation. Infographics use graphics to show data and other information. Infographics are also a great way to engage your audience and help them to retain information. 

4. Align Your Objects

Whether you’re creating your own leadership presentation or customizing a template, make sure objects and text are aligned. If text and objects aren’t aligned, it can look unprofessional and sloppy.

This tutorial will show you how to align objects:

5. Use High Quality Visuals

There are many types of visuals such as:

• infographics

If you've got these elements in your leadership PPT it's important that that they're high quality. If your visuals are low quality, it can look unprofessional or like you don't care.

Envato Elements is a good source for high quality images and infographics . They also have video templates that you can customize and add to your presentation. 

5 Leadership Presentation Design Trends for 2024

If you're giving a leadership PPT presentation, you want it to be up to date. A boring and dated look could make a bad impression.

Here are some popular leadership presentation design trends:

1. Muted Colors

Previously bright vibrant colors were on trend, but now muted colors are taking over. Muted colors are more calming and give an authentic and natural feel. Muted colors work well with both light and dark font making it easier to design your slides.

2. Geometric Shapes

Geometric shapes in the design of leadership presentations is the newest trend. Geometric shapes give a nostalgic and retro feel to your presentation. Geometric shapes also make fun and unique backgrounds.

 3. Animated Slides

Animated slides keeps your audience’s attention on your leadership presentation. Adding animation to a slide can make information and that slide more exciting. Animated slides are impressive and will impress your audience.

4. Alternate Between Color Slides and White Slides

Alternating colors on the slides keeps them visually interesting for the audience. You could use your company brand colors and alternate between them to reenforce your brand recognition. The color change between slides could also signal a topic change in your presentation.

5. Gradient Colors

A gradient color pattern is where one color gradually fades into another color. Gradient colors are a great way to add interest to your slides without going over the top. Gradient colors can be used as the background of your slides or for  objects on the slide.

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Common Microsoft PowerPoint Questions Answered (FAQs)

Whether you're just starting with Microsoft PowerPoint or have been using it a while, it's normal to have some questions. Here are common questions answered about Microsoft PowerPoint:

1. What's the Difference Between Object Animations and Animated Transitions?

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Powerful and Effective Presentation Skills: More in Demand Now Than Ever

When we talk with our L&D colleagues from around the globe, we often hear that presentation skills training is one of the top opportunities they’re looking to provide their learners. And this holds true whether their learners are individual contributors, people managers, or senior leaders. This is not surprising.

Effective communications skills are a powerful career activator, and most of us are called upon to communicate in some type of formal presentation mode at some point along the way.

For instance, you might be asked to brief management on market research results, walk your team through a new process, lay out the new budget, or explain a new product to a client or prospect. Or you may want to build support for a new idea, bring a new employee into the fold, or even just present your achievements to your manager during your performance review.

And now, with so many employees working from home or in hybrid mode, and business travel in decline, there’s a growing need to find new ways to make effective presentations when the audience may be fully virtual or a combination of in person and remote attendees.

Whether you’re making a standup presentation to a large live audience, or a sit-down one-on-one, whether you’re delivering your presentation face to face or virtually, solid presentation skills matter.

Even the most seasoned and accomplished presenters may need to fine-tune or update their skills. Expectations have changed over the last decade or so. Yesterday’s PowerPoint which primarily relied on bulleted points, broken up by the occasional clip-art image, won’t cut it with today’s audience.

The digital revolution has revolutionized the way people want to receive information. People expect presentations that are more visually interesting. They expect to see data, metrics that support assertions. And now, with so many previously in-person meetings occurring virtually, there’s an entirely new level of technical preparedness required.

The leadership development tools and the individual learning opportunities you’re providing should include presentation skills training that covers both the evergreen fundamentals and the up-to-date capabilities that can make or break a presentation.

So, just what should be included in solid presentation skills training? Here’s what I think.

The fundamentals will always apply When it comes to making a powerful and effective presentation, the fundamentals will always apply. You need to understand your objective. Is it strictly to convey information, so that your audience’s knowledge is increased? Is it to persuade your audience to take some action? Is it to convince people to support your idea? Once you understand what your objective is, you need to define your central message. There may be a lot of things you want to share with your audience during your presentation, but find – and stick with – the core, the most important point you want them to walk away with. And make sure that your message is clear and compelling.

You also need to tailor your presentation to your audience. Who are they and what might they be expecting? Say you’re giving a product pitch to a client. A technical team may be interested in a lot of nitty-gritty product detail. The business side will no doubt be more interested in what returns they can expect on their investment.

Another consideration is the setting: is this a formal presentation to a large audience with questions reserved for the end, or a presentation in a smaller setting where there’s the possibility for conversation throughout? Is your presentation virtual or in-person? To be delivered individually or as a group? What time of the day will you be speaking? Will there be others speaking before you and might that impact how your message will be received?

Once these fundamentals are established, you’re in building mode. What are the specific points you want to share that will help you best meet your objective and get across your core message? Now figure out how to convey those points in the clearest, most straightforward, and succinct way. This doesn’t mean that your presentation has to be a series of clipped bullet points. No one wants to sit through a presentation in which the presenter reads through what’s on the slide. You can get your points across using stories, fact, diagrams, videos, props, and other types of media.

Visual design matters While you don’t want to clutter up your presentation with too many visual elements that don’t serve your objective and can be distracting, using a variety of visual formats to convey your core message will make your presentation more memorable than slides filled with text. A couple of tips: avoid images that are cliched and overdone. Be careful not to mix up too many different types of images. If you’re using photos, stick with photos. If you’re using drawn images, keep the style consistent. When data are presented, stay consistent with colors and fonts from one type of chart to the next. Keep things clear and simple, using data to support key points without overwhelming your audience with too much information. And don’t assume that your audience is composed of statisticians (unless, of course, it is).

When presenting qualitative data, brief videos provide a way to engage your audience and create emotional connection and impact. Word clouds are another way to get qualitative data across.

Practice makes perfect You’ve pulled together a perfect presentation. But it likely won’t be perfect unless it’s well delivered. So don’t forget to practice your presentation ahead of time. Pro tip: record yourself as you practice out loud. This will force you to think through what you’re going to say for each element of your presentation. And watching your recording will help you identify your mistakes—such as fidgeting, using too many fillers (such as “umm,” or “like”), or speaking too fast.

A key element of your preparation should involve anticipating any technical difficulties. If you’ve embedded videos, make sure they work. If you’re presenting virtually, make sure that the lighting is good, and that your speaker and camera are working. Whether presenting in person or virtually, get there early enough to work out any technical glitches before your presentation is scheduled to begin. Few things are a bigger audience turn-off than sitting there watching the presenter struggle with the delivery mechanisms!

Finally, be kind to yourself. Despite thorough preparation and practice, sometimes, things go wrong, and you need to recover in the moment, adapt, and carry on. It’s unlikely that you’ll have caused any lasting damage and the important thing is to learn from your experience, so your next presentation is stronger.

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Top 15 Leadership PPT Templates To Inspire and Motivate your Peers

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Eighty-nine percent of global corporations see leadership as a very important issue. They believe that their number one strategic priority is to close the unnecessary leadership gaps. Thus, spending almost $31 billion on improving their leadership initiatives and programs in the year 2017 . These corporations have a strong determination to spend even more on improving their leadership development programs in the coming years. 

Although “leader” and “leadership” are recurrent business terms, only a few enthusiasts know their true meaning. Also, the more recent works of authors and writers like Abraham Zalenznik and Daniel Goleman have brought some fundamental shifts in the way we look at leadership. Their work was radically foreshadowed in W.C.H Presentice’s 1961 article which rejected the notion of “leadership being enforcement of power and possession of extraordinary analytical skills”. Thus changing the entire anatomy of leadership and the way we perceive it. 

With so many schools of thought, challenging our belief system, it is imperative to study this term in detail. 

What follows is a brief about leadership, its qualities, and a few templates to support your vision and mission. 

What exactly is leadership and how to become a great one at that? 

According to Warren Bennis, a pioneering leadership researcher, “ Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”. It is the responsibility of the leader to possess a deep-sighted vision and get things done based on it. They need to be efficient communicators to emerge as true leaders much like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, and many more. Warren also states that leadership does not depend on one’s title. Thus, anybody can emerge as a true leader to inspire, engage, and influence his peers and stakeholders, without possessing C-level responsibilities in an organization. 

A few Qualities of a Good Leader:

• Passion and innovation 

A leader should be passionate enough to motivate his team and get things done on time. He also needs to be innovative enough to introduce new ideas and strategically implement them with the help of his team. Only a person with a big goal in mind, can build up an efficient team of professionals and meet deadlines on time. Thus making, passion and innovation important qualities for success. 

• Communication skills

A leader should possess indisputable communication skills to simplify the lives of his peers. It is the quality of a great leader to influence the ones listening to him. He should also be able to convey his thoughts with extreme clarity and enthusiasm, to bring in the much-needed good energy among his listeners. Only through the right communication, his team will feel valued and important, thus increasing their overall productivity.  

• Learning Enthusiast

A great leader is one who indulges in self-development activities to hone his skills. He should be an avid learner, constantly replenishing the pool of knowledge and adding more to it. This will help in bringing more to the table.

• Team Enthusiast 

A great leader should be a catalyst of great nature, who can manage a team very well. Much like self-development, a leader should be able to function well as a part of a team, constantly improving the process and simplifying it with every passing phase. Not only this, he should be able to embrace partnership development with other employees, making them feel motivated and also cherished. 

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Influence, engage and motivate your peers with this leadership template. Portray your team management skills with this template. This template can also be used as a teaching tool to educate the viewers about the traits and importance of being a good leader. 

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Conduct a thorough discussion on leadership and its importance. Study different theories and educate your masses about various types of leadership by making use of this creative bundle. Jam-packed with invaluable information on the topic, this template serves as a very resourceful tool to guide your actions. 

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The key deliverables of leadership management can be covered with this template. This includes needs, goals, framework, change management model, and similar topics of discussion. Basically, it offers a complete package, that can be used as per your desire. 

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Cover all the essential traits of a good leader with this template. Use it as an educative tool to increase the knowledge of your viewers on topics of leadership, leadership management and its training. The guiding principles to become a good leader is also something that you can cover with this intuitively designed bundle. 

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The training and goals of a good leader can be demystified with this complete bundle. It will assist you in providing a birds-eye view of the topic, all thanks to its intuitive design and well-researched content, that covers all the important topics. Therefore, you will face no difficulty in its presentation and understanding as well. 

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The importance of introducing a leadership development program can be efficiently covered by this template. Promote the concept of leadership development with the slides given in this layout. All these slides can be edited and customized, to meet your individual needs. 

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Coordinate with your peers and discuss everything about leader management with this template. Comprising many slides, it is a great corporate tool to possess. It also serves as a great tool to inculcate leadership qualities in your subordinates by listing them one by one. As such you can make great leaders with this one simple tool that you can download now! 

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Maximize the efficiency and productivity of your employees by creating great leaders. This template can be used to explain the topic of leadership in detail, covering all its key fundamentals. Different slides are added to this set to help you present a large amount of information with ease. 

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You can cover the management, skills, thoughts, plans, policies, and all the key deliverables of leadership with this creative bundle. You can use it to educate your subordinates and explain to them the importance of being a great leader. This will help in improving team functioning as well in increasing your productivity, by inculcating good traits.

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Help your team members to emerge as new leaders of today by deploying this PPT template. Define goals and behavior for different situations and the environment with respect to being a good leader. This template covers all the key fundamentals of the topic, thus helping you provide in-depth knowledge to the viewers. 

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Impart enhanced knowledge on how brainstorming can help your viewers in emerging as great leaders. Brainstorming is great to improve upon creativity and innovation, which is one of the primary traits of being a leader. Therefore download this set to help hone your viewers’ leadership skills. 

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Use this PPT in both the corporate and educational sectors to provide a bird-eye view of the topic. Teachers can use it to explain the objectives of a good leader. This will help in inculcating good leadership qualities in the students. Similarly, organizations can use this layout to help their employees become good leaders, thereby increasing the overall productivity. 

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Discuss different leadership styles and their impact on performance with this complete bundle. It comes in an editable format, thus making designing and presentation work hassle-free. 

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You can discuss and compare different leadership styles with this PPT slide. The comparison can help in deciding which style to adopt in a given situation, thus increasing the overall efficiency of those involved. 

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Leadership is much more than “understanding people”, “being nice to them” and “getting things done on time”. Therefore, every leader can be good but not everybody can be a leader! 

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Good leadership isn’t just about giving orders or setting goals; it’s the backbone of any successful organization. But what really sets a great leader apart? It’s not the flashy titles or corner offices. It’s their ability to inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in those around them. In this article, we’re going to explore good leadership in order to understand what sets a great leader apart. From active listening to fostering a growth mindset, understanding these aspects could very well be your first step towards leading with impact.

What Makes a Good Leader?

There is no one set definition of a good leader. One person with exceptional leadership qualities may differ from another leader, but that doesn’t necessarily make one more effective than the other. A good leader is someone who has earned their team’s respect and is willing to assist with the workload to accomplish the group’s goal.

Contrary to popular belief, the best leaders are not always born with natural leadership skills . The strengths of a leader often develop as a result of hard work and a focused effort to hone those qualities. And what are these qualities? It’s everything from innovation, problem solving, and a growth mindset to empathy and patience. Learning about these qualities can help leaders develop and apply these skills in the workplace, enabling them to motivate their teams and achieve their goals. To improve, good leaders seek opportunities to test their leadership skills, solicit feedback, and adapt as needed.

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Developing Essential Skills for Good Leadership

Perhaps one of the most pondered aspects of leadership are the skills a good leader exhibits . In order to overcome the day-to-day challenges of there position, here are four qualities that every leader should demonstrate and aspire to refine. These qualities will not only help leaders become more confident in their abilities, but will also help them achieve success in their career.

• Active Listening: Active listening means listening to understand. It is very different from listening with the intent to respond. Active listening is a great way for leaders to practice empathy and express sincere care and concern for the members of their group.
• Effective Communication: Leaders should be able to communicate to employees well both in one-on-one and group settings. When leaders are able to communicate their vision to followers, employees are much more likely to feel inspired and motivated by this vision.
• Positive Attitude: Having a positive attitude shapes how you view your situation, whether good or bad. It also has a profound impact on employee interactions. To hone this skill, practice gratitude and remember that authenticity is key.
• Growth Mindset: Don’t be afraid to keep trying new things. When leaders are open to innovation and change, good things happen.

Good leaders are molded through experience, continued study, intentional effort, and adaptation. If you want to learn to become an effective leader, take the steps necessary to cultivate these qualities in yourself. You may just be surprised by the difference they make in your day-to-day.

Building a Positive Work Environment

As a leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to create a positive work environment that empowers your team members and encourages growth. This means fostering open communication, maintaining a positive outlook, and encouraging growth and development.

Encouraging Growth and Development

Investing in your team’s growth and development is crucial for building a strong and motivated workforce. Consider opening the door for training sessions and mentorship programs for your employees. In addition, encourage them to attend workshops, conferences, or pursue certifications that align with their goals and the company’s objectives.

Getting regular feedback and a pat on the back now and then really goes a long way in creating a workplace where everyone feels appreciated. Take the time to acknowledge your team’s achievements and provide constructive feedback to help them improve. Throwing a little party or just expressing your appreciation at milestones and successes is the perfect way to strengthen team bonds .

Open Communication and Clear Expectations

Open communication is the foundation of a healthy work environment. Encourage your team to share their ideas, concerns, and feedback openly. If your goal is good leadership, then create a safe space where employees feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment or retribution.

Setting clear expectations is equally important. Ensure your team is on the same page about who’s doing what, why they’re doing it, and what you all are aiming to achieve together. Make sure they have all the tools and support at their fingertips to truly shine. Be transparent about the company’s vision and how their work contributes to the overall success.

Maintaining a Positive Outlook

As a leader, your attitude and outlook can have a significant impact on your team’s morale and productivity. Maintain a positive outlook, even in the face of challenges or setbacks. Encourage your team to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Lead by example and demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Let your team see that every setback is really just a stepping stone to learning more and growing stronger. Celebrate small wins and progress along the way to keep everyone motivated and engaged.

By empowering your team members, encouraging growth, fostering open communication, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a positive outlook, you can create a work environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. Plus, you actively working to create a positive work environment sets you well on the path to good leadership.

Fostering Trust and Respect

Trust and respect are the cornerstones of any successful team. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to foster an environment where trust and respect are the norm. This means leading by example, making transparent decisions, communicating with empathy, and empowering others.

Leading by Example

One of the most effective ways to build trust and respect is by leading by example. Your team looks to you for guidance and inspiration, so it’s important to model the behavior you expect from them. Always remember to keep it real, stay true to your word, and own up to what you do.

Show your team that you trust them by delegating tasks and giving them the autonomy to make decisions. This demonstrates that you have faith in their abilities and value their contributions. When you trust your team, they are more likely to trust you in return.

Transparent Decision-Making

Transparency is key to building trust and respect. When making decisions that affect your team, be open and honest about the reasoning behind them. Involve your team in the decision-making process whenever possible, and listen to their input and concerns.

If you make a mistake or a decision that doesn’t pan out, own up to it and take responsibility. It tells your team you’re human and open to learning from where things didn’t go as planned. Plus, it lays the groundwork for a community built on trust and responsibility.

Empathetic Communication

Effective communication is essential for building trust and respect. When communicating with your team, be empathetic and listen actively. Make an effort to see things from their point of view and understand what’s bugging them, even if you’re not on the same page.

Use “I” statements to express your thoughts and feelings, rather than making accusations or placing blame. This helps to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

Empowering Others

Empowering your team members is another effective way to build trust and respect. Let’s make sure they have everything they need—tools, resources, and a helping hand—to really shine in their roles. Motivate them to really take the reins on their projects, making choices that not only feel right but also match up with what your company is shooting for.

By avoiding micromanagement, you’re basically telling your team, “Hey, I trust you and really appreciate what you bring to the table.” When you tap into this, you’re likely to see a boost in how eager and involved everyone is, not to mention a nice bump in productivity. Plus, this approach is a good way to bring up the next crew of leaders in your company.

By leading by example, making transparent decisions, communicating with empathy, and empowering others, you can foster a culture of trust and respect that will help your team thrive.

Avoiding Common Leadership Pitfalls

Even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall into common pitfalls that undermine their effectiveness and erode trust with their team. Some common slip-ups to watch out for include being too wrapped up in oneself, not really knowing your strengths and weaknesses, overlooking the growth of your team, and dropping the ball when it comes to keeping everyone in the loop.

Self-Centeredness

One of the biggest pitfalls for leaders is becoming too focused on their own needs and goals at the expense of their team. This can manifest as taking credit for the team’s successes, making decisions without considering the impact on others, or prioritizing personal gain over the greater good.

To sidestep this common mistake, it’s crucial for leaders to put their team and the whole organization’s needs first, way before thinking about what they need. This boils down to actively listening and valuing what others have to say. In addition, it helps to actively make choices that lift up the whole team and to regularly congratulate team members on their successes.

Lack of Self-Awareness

Another common pitfall is a lack of self-awareness. Leaders who are not in tune with their own strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots can struggle to effectively lead and inspire their team.

To really get to know themselves, leaders need to take a hard look in the mirror every now and then. If you need help, connect with a mentor or coach who can offer guidance. You might even consider reaching out to your team for their thoughts or diving into some personality quizzes to pinpoint both the strong points and potential growth areas of your leadership style.

Neglecting Team Development

Leaders who are focused solely on achieving results can sometimes neglect the development of their team members. This can make people lose interest, lead to more folks leaving, and at the end of the day, result in not so great work being done.

To dodge this common trap, it’s crucial for leaders to really put their team’s growth and development at the top of their list. This can involve providing opportunities for training and skill-building, offering regular feedback and coaching, and creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Poor Communication

Finally, poor communication is a common pitfall that can undermine trust and effectiveness. Leaders who are unclear, inconsistent, or unresponsive in their communication can leave team members feeling confused, frustrated, and disengaged.

To steer clear of that common mistake, it’s crucial for leaders to make sure they’re always on the ball with communication. It all starts with laying out what to expect right off the bat, keeping everyone in the loop with frequent updates and insights. If team members have questions or concerns, then they should be able to express those and expect an answer in return.

By being aware of these common pitfalls and taking proactive steps to avoid them, leaders can build stronger, more effective teams and drive better results for their organizations.

Continuous Leadership Development

Becoming a great leader isn’t a one-and-done deal. Achieving good leadership is an ongoing journey that requires continuous learning, growth, and development. Top-notch leaders are always on the hunt for new ways to sharpen their skills and broaden their horizons. They get that being a leader isn’t just about sticking to the plan—it’s about rolling with the punches, staying nimble, and always being ready to switch gears when change comes knocking. So, how can you ensure that you’re continuously developing as a leader? Below are some key strategies to keep in mind.

Seeking Learning Opportunities

One of the most important things you can do as a leader is to actively seek out learning opportunities. This might involve attending workshops or conferences, taking online courses, or even pursuing advanced degrees. Always keep your eyes peeled for new opportunities to boost what you know and improve your skill set.

But learning doesn’t just happen in formal settings. You might be surprised to find out that some of your best lessons can come from just chatting with your coworkers, teaming up on projects, or even watching what the competition is doing. Keep your eyes peeled and embrace the lessons each moment brings.

Embracing Feedback

Another critical aspect of continuous leadership development is being open to feedback. Dealing with feedback, especially the tough or critical kind, isn’t always a walk in the park. But great leaders understand that feedback is a gift that can help them grow and improve.

Seek out feedback from a variety of sources, including your team members, peers, and even your boss. Pay close attention to their advice and actively seek ways to blend those nuggets of wisdom into your own leadership style. Think of feedback not as a spotlight on your shortcomings but more like a helping hand guiding you to be the leader you’re meant to be.

Developing Others

As a leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to develop the people around you. This means investing time and energy into coaching, mentoring, and training your team members. By helping them grow and develop their own skills, you’re not only making them more effective in their roles, you’re also building a stronger, more resilient organization.

But helping others grow goes way beyond just setting up some formal training sessions. It’s really about building a team vibe that thrives on learning and growing together. Nudge your team to step out of their comfort zones, experiment with fresh ideas, and see every stumble as a stepping stone. Throw a party for their wins and offer a shoulder to lean on when things don’t go as planned.

Creating a Leadership Pipeline

Finally, continuous leadership development is about creating a pipeline of future leaders within your organization. What we’re talking about here is spotting those folks with a ton of potential and giving them the reins to step up, lead, and take charge.

But building a pipeline for leadership means more than just bumping people up to management roles. It’s also about fostering a culture of leadership at all levels of the organization. Nudge every team member to really own their tasks, make bold choices, and set a great example for others.

By creating a leadership pipeline, you’re not only ensuring the long-term success of your organization—you’re also helping to develop the next generation of leaders who will shape the future.

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FAQs on Good Leadership

What are the 5 qualities of a good leader.

Good leaders show empathy, integrity, and confidence. In addition, they excel in communication and decision-making.

How do you define good leadership?

Good leadership means guiding others to success by setting clear goals, inspiring trust, and fostering collaboration.

What are 10 characteristics of a good leader?

A top-notch leader is empathetic, honest, decisive, confident, communicative, adaptable, visionary, inspirational, responsible, and humble.

What are the 3 most important qualities of a great leader?

The cornerstone traits for any great leader include empathy towards others, unwavering integrity, and effective communication skills.

So there you have it—a rundown on what makes for truly good leadership. Far from being a nebulous concept shrouded in corporate buzzwords, it boils down to tangible traits and practices that anyone can develop over time. Remember, at its heart, effective leadership is all about building relationships based on trust and respect while steering your team toward shared goals with confidence and care.

The journey toward becoming an inspiring leader might seem long but remember—every great leader started somewhere. So why not make today the day you start building those key leadership qualities in yourself? With a little practice, they’ll take you far.

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