Tinted Glasses and Presentations, Projects, & Problems
I am an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs often are their own office assistant, marketing team, sales team, and just about everything else. As our teams start to grow we can start passing off tasks, but we are often still managing many hats.
If you have been a part of one of my Life Languages Workshops™ you have seen me take out a pair of tinted sunglasses as I start talking about the filter question of each Life Language. I explain how the filter question is how each Life Language sees the world. They are constantly looking, listening, and even asking for their questions to be answered. If it is not, that Life Language can go into distress.
So how does that help me as an entrepreneur?
We all know the "wearing many hats" metaphor. Instead, imagine wearing different tinted glasses. When looking at a presentation, project, or problem, you can approach it with each set of glasses.
Putting on the Red Mover™ Glasses
In a presentation: Tell your audience what your motive is.
When developing a project: Present something innovative.
Solving a problem: Ensure there is action and consistency.
Putting on the Orange Doer™ Glasses
In a presentation: Tell your audience what you are doing and what their part is.
When developing a project: Finish it.
Solving a problem: Take action and show appreciation.
Putting on the Yellow Influencer™ Glasses
In a presentation: Communicate effectively and connect with your audience.
When developing a project: Make it encouraging.
Solving a problem: Use affirmation and build connections.
Putting on the Purple Responder™ Glasses
In a presentation: Show your audience why you care and that you care about them.
When developing a project: Include compassion.
Solving a problem: Reiterate acceptance and understanding.
Putting on the Dark Blue Shaper™ Glasses
In a presentation: Have a plan and share how to move forward.
When developing a project: Delegate and lead.
Solving a problem: Be patient with the plan and adapt if necessary.
Putting on the Green Producer™ Glasses
In a presentation: Be prepared and explain how you are managing resources.
When developing a project: Steward resources well, including people.
Solving a problem: Be resourceful.
Putting on the Light Blue Contemplator™ Glasses
In a presentation: Share why someone should be interested. Be ready for smart, inquisitive questions.
When developing a project: Know the topic completely.
Solving a problem: Show loyalty, give undivided attention, or provide personal space.
Switching between these Life Language lenses takes practice and is more nuanced than we’ve discussed here. If you want to communicate more effectively, explore workshop or personal coaching options today.