Management Quote by Susan Cain
““It’s not enough,” one senior manager at Eastman Kodak told the author Daniel Goleman, “to be able to sit at your computer excited about a fantastic regression analysis if you’re squeamish about presenting those results to an executive group.” (Apparently it’s OK to be squeamish about doing a regression analysis if you’re excited about giving speeches.)””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Daniel Goleman on leadership, 2010
Effective communication requires confidence in presenting data, not just technical skill.
In simple terms: You must be comfortable sharing results with leaders.
Key Takeaway
Develop presentation confidence.
Themes
communication
leadership
data analysis
Mood
anxious
motivated
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- executive briefings
- client pitches
- academic seminars
Key Concepts
confidence
executive persuasion
technical vs soft skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice presenting data to non‑technical audiences?
- What steps can you take to reduce anxiety before a presentation?
A Different Perspective
Technical expertise alone does not guarantee influence.
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