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Dr. Jeffrey Bogaczyk
Communication and Leadership Coach
Education
- Ph.D. Rhetoric, Duquesne University
Professional Achievements
- Communication scholar and practitioner with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and extensive experience in leadership, education, and applied communication
- Research and writing have appeared in academic journals and national publications, including The Review of Communication and Business Insider
- Founder of Mind For Life and regularly teaches, writes, and speaks on communication, leadership, and human behavior
Certifications & Organizations
- Member of multiple professional communication associations
- Served as a Head of School, university instructor, academic journal book review editor, board member for the Media Ecology Association, and academic reviewer in the field of communication
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The main aspects of leadership in my opinion are:
- Credibility. Some questions to ask yourself are: Do people believe you are who you say you are? Do you have the degree or experience to back it up?
- Competence. You should be good at what you’re doing. Can you do a good job leading the organization or taking care of the people within your team?
- Charisma. You don’t have to be super extroverted, but you should be kind and likable, so your team feels like you care about them and respect them.
- Communication. You should be able to communicate with a large group. Can you communicate a vision in a way that inspires others? Can you persuade them or be compelling so they want to get on board? A leader has to be able to motivate, and being able to share a compelling vision of the future is a marker of a great leader. You should also be able to communicate on an individual level. Those you are leading have to believe that you care about them.
John Maxwell outlined the 5 Levels of Leadership that I often think of.
1. Position - People follow you simply because you’re the boss.
2. Permission - People follow you because they feel like you care and they have a relationship with you. This isn’t necessarily a deep friendship, but some level of intimacy and respect.
3. Production - People follow you because you’ve done something for the organization and have established credibility through some level of success.
4. Personal Development - People follow you because you’re actually invested in their growth and development, and your support has led to some level of success for them.
5. Pinnacle/Personhood - This applies to people who are nationally or globally known, aspirational leaders like Gandhi or Jesus.
Co-authored Articles (10)
How to Become a True Alpha Male: Leading with Confidence
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15 Easy Ways to Earn the Respect of Others
Communication and leadership coach Dr. Jeffrey Bogaczyk explains how to earn the respect of others Everyone deserves respect, but it doesn't come automatically. The surest way to be respected is to show respect to others...
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Convincing people that your way is the best way is often very difficult -- especially when you're not quite sure why they're saying no. Turn the tables on your conversation and convince people of your point of view. The ...
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Group discussions are a great way to get things done. You can explore a topic, come up with a plan of action, or solve an issue, just to name a few. Not sure how to get your own group discussion started? Don’t worry. W...
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Expert tips for staying professional when you need to postpone When life happens and an unexpected situation prevents you from getting to your interview, then you may need to reschedule. You may worry about asking to mo...
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No one can be good at everything, but you can attempt to do your best at everything you try. Make concerted efforts to contribute your skills and talents to activities that interest you. While you might not be the best p...
