Robert's Rules of Order - How to Be an Effective Chair (What to say when...)

[@aarphi1984]

I really respect your assertive (not aggressive, not passive) communication style! A hard balance for most people to achieve for sure!

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Thank you so much! I really feel like you see me! I want to sound assertive and own the space but also want people to feel cared about and able to contribute! Thank you for the feedback!

[@rebuild000]

Hi Susan, Thank you for making this video. 1st one I've watched so far. I've been in the construction business for over 22 years working mostly in the field. I always try to avoid confrontation but you're right an intervention or I say nip it in the bud is needed to keep things focus and from getting out of hand. You give a polite way how to say it and keep things moving forward, much needed in today's time. I went to school for construction but not for business, I saw a need and just started doing it. I'm enriched with Vision. My team is way smarter than me and I had to trust their skills, their knowledge and education to move the vision and company forward. Thank you so much for your videos as I transition into a corporate world new to me.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

I love this entire post! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and energy. Confrontation, when handled well is a gift. It can really strengthen trust and the bond of the TEAM. I see that you said you are in construction. I am keynoting at the ABC conference in Nashville in March 2020 abcconvention.abc.org/Education/Speakers I am doing several breakout sessions as well. My business partner and I have a company call www.GrouptoTEAM.com. I believe that GREAT TEAMS RUN GREAT MEETINGS and that TEAM is a CHOICE that we make every day. You sound like a great leader. If you are ever looking for a speaker or a new dynamic leadership/teambuilding training look me up!! Good luck with your transition into the world of corporate.

[@hollyjones3088]

I like the examples and the specific wording offered for interventions. I also greatly appreciate the clear intention to include (and NOT to shame, etc) individuals who may be pulling the group out of focus. Good stuff, Susan Leahy!

[@champ4jc]

You are a very effective communicator. Thanks for this.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

I appreciate that!

[@matthewmagee919]

This is such a helpful video! I compete in Parliamentary Procedure in two weeks with a group of my fellow students. I feel more comfortable after watching this.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

This is a great question. It is important to remember, especially when it comes to texting to remember that people do it without even thinking about it. So if a person keeps texting even after I ask them to stop I would remind them again and then ask that they put their phone away. Check out my ebook Chair a Meeting with Confidence-Know What to Say When at my site RobertsRulesMadeSimple Thanks for reaching out! Susan Leahy

[@JStew75]

Very informative video! Thank you! I begin each of my meetings with a group of 3-6 team-approved Meeting Norms to lessen my use of direct interventions.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1228smiley]

This was extremely helpful along with all your other videos and I have suggested that everyone in our Student oGvernment Association watches the videos & goes on the website especially our president. I am the student council secretary and this helps for me to keep my president on track because I am his right hand :)

[@pablozapata6551]

Susan you are just awesome..period

[@rosegallus4048]

I like your audibility and articulation!

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Thanks. You can download my free Confident Public Speaking Audio training at www.SusanLeahy.com/free if you would like to learn a few of my tricks. Smiles!

[@DonJoyce]

Well done!

[@groyt541]

Do you find agendas helpful or do you solely rely on motions by members? Can motions be proposed by the chair or is the chair a neutral actor?

[@sueshriver4386]

Thank you for this video, What to Say When, is something you hope you never have to do. I find your scenarios to be helpful.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Thanks so much for typing Sue! I love this work and I am glad that it feels helpful. Also, I provide live webinars and trainings if you know of any groups that could use support.

[@kayplayforth9007]

many Thanks Susan 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@MasterZ94105]

Thank you for this great video. I'm encouraging my students to learn Robert's Rules of Order

[@susanpatrick7813]

Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I work with TONS of students. If you are ever in need of a webinar I would love to help. Check out my site and contact me if I can support!! Happy Meetings!

[@Litho434]

Thank you so much. I will definitely keep this in mind during my future meetings.

[@hazelcuizon2237]

Thank you so much for the advice it make us useful in the meeting 😊

[@jennyrodriguez7166]

Thank you so much for creating this video!!

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

You are so welcome!

[@elisinger4172]

Susa, your workshop in Orlando was FANTASTIC !!! I have gleaned a lot !!!

[@joanneconrad3987]

to avoid texting and wasting time, at the beginning of the meeting state "Let's start with some Housekeeping, please silence your phones to respect our members. There is much to cover in our Agenda today, so in an effort to leave on time, please refrain from interrupting. Your comments are important. We can table your comments for our next meeting or by email".

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Thanks for sharing this Joanne!!

[@dawnspilsbury3671]

Great work thanks for advice

[@BACKERD1]

Where there are two or more motions on a particular topic (e.g. an annual decision on rent setting) that different members of the board wish to make, how does the Chairperson decide in which order to take them? Clearly, I suggest, if the first motion is successful, the other motions will not get heard. Many thanks, Derry

[@RobF2593]

OMG, how long will it takes for me to get like you!!!

[@Hh11873]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@pleabargain]

Thanks for posting!

[@victormilbourne9929]

Great tips! Thank you

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

You are most welcome! Thanks for writing and watching!

[@Drnardinov]

excellent advice

[@tomn5880]

Ms Leahy: I have just been promoted to "acting chair" of the town's Planning and zoning commission. We gather facts, make a decision and recommend approval or disapproval of applications for variants of city ordinances. This is something that is procedure, procedure procedure and having never been in this position before I lack confidence in my abilities. Where can I watch some examples of how to chair a public meeting?

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Greetings Tom! Thanks for reaching out! I would love to connect and share with you a few of my Chair a Meetings with Confidence resources. Feel free to email me directly at [e-mail]

[@tomn5880]

@@RobertsRulesOfOrder I will do that - Tom

[@BenTvHowman]

:) I will be visiting the website and I'm very interested in your Ebook as I'm founding a charity and I can see your confidence and knowledge will be very helpful for us :) :)

[@mariabarbosaphd8719]

Thank you

[@susanpatrick7813]

You are most welcome! Good luck with your up coming election it looks like. If you need any additional support or coaching I am a resource. Happy Meetings!

[@ednasamar9093]

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[@webjeff2002]

What to do if they keep on texting anyway?

[@eGyanmudra]

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[@susanpatrick7813]

@creative2011able Thanks so much for taking the time to submit a comment. I have several other free videos available at my site RobertsRulesMadeSimple com I love toastmasters!! It is a great organization that I have personally gained much value from. Smiles and good luck!!!

[@kizzyellison8284]

Susan Leahy You were so very helpful. In a very Professional manner. It's very important to not loose focus an, get upset when you have members whom know what's expected of them,an they choose to conduct other wise. It can be very frustrating at times. Which is why I appreciate working with individuals whom understand the meaning of good and Professional services and working ethic.

[@kizzyellison8284]

To all the people with great working ethic keep up the good and, Professional mentality. It will be rewarded for obedience ,an dedication. Soon someone of higher authority will notice. Try not to focused on how it's not being appreciated or noticed. Just know yr doing the right thing because it pays off. An it is decent and in order. This is what makes a Company or organisation great!!

[@YoDudeRock]

Lumbergh: Hello Peter, What's happening? I guess we should go ahead and have a little talk about you coming in late.

[@aneesaakhtar1124]

Why dont you have more subs?

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Subs.....

[@QueenSable7]

Maybe it's a cultural difference between the US and Western Europe, but I find this approach very condescending and unlikely to win hearts and minds. It might work when you're among the most senior people in the room. But I can't imagine pulling someone up for running late if they are my superior or someone whose help I am trying to recruit. After all, they may be running to meetings all day and have other priorities that are more important. I personally feel there are more subtle ways to handle issues than having interventions. That's just my two cents.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

I think that you are right on many levels. You have to be aware of tone, body language and you have to also really make sure that your intention is clean. If you are communicating from anger or frustration is can certainly come off condescending. Thanks for your share and I think it is important to always remember that if you are the chair you have to make some type of intervention. If the meeting is being disrupted you can't just ignore it and hope it goes away. Thanks for your input!

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Thanks for your input and perspective. I think you are right this can come off condescending. That is why you have to really be clear about your intent. If you are angry and frustrated calling people out then that anger will create resistance. This is just a suggestion but the bigger message is that as the chair you have to make an intervention if the meeting is off track. There are a million ways to do that but not making an intervention is not going to help the meeting move forward. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@LawoftheLandPA]

Three times she says "keep the meeting moving forward" and doesnt say HOW! This is bulllshit.

[@takawipeters]

+LawoftheLandPA perhaps a way to entice viewers to visit website

[@LawoftheLandPA]

And you needed this video to learn that?

[@susanpatrick7813]

+LawoftheLandPA I appreciate that you feel passionate enough to have such a reaction to an 8 min video. There is a lot of information that I just could not share. So you know it was my intent to express the importance of making strong interventions. This is a worthwhile video because it gets people thinking about the importance of making strong interventions. In this 8 min video I shared what an intervention is and I shared that there are 2 choices a chair has to make in the moment with respects to how you are going to make that intervention. Most meetings stop "moving forward" because the chair fears making an intervention. On a side note: I think your language that "this is bullshit" is a strange and overly aggressive reaction. Maybe you can say "This wasn't helpful for me" or "I have already thought about all that is included in this video" or "This video left me wanting more." But to use the word "bull shit" in my opinion is the exact thing that happens in meetings that knock things off course. How are we really supposed to communicate when we become so adversarial so quick? What is going on in your world that you are so aggressive so fast? I appreciate that you even took the time to watch can you appreciate that I took the time to make this video. Leave constructive feedback. "Bull Shit" doesn't help anyone and just created an passive aggressive energy that the world doesn't need. But like all of us you are entitled to your opinion. To end I want anyone who reads this to know that this video was made out of the same love that I put into all my work. You are right that there could have been more information but you are very wrong saying that "and you needed this video to learn that?" For many people who have watched this video have recived value. Smiles and happy meetings....

[@LawoftheLandPA]

You are a fraud. A modern age "motivational speaker" like Tony Robbins. You talk and talk and say NOTHING of worth or practical and the moronic sheep who listen to you and dont seem to notice you are presenting the most obvious and facile information. Your flowery language doesnt work on me. Bullshit must be outed as a waste of time and counterproductive. Try coming up with something concrete and practical, not vague advice about "moving forward". But your not about follow up questions. You are just another con woman trying to sell your own brand of snake oil. I recommend you step into your purpose and stop being afraid of success and get out of your own way so you can proactively realize your potential. Hows that for nonsense??

[@susanpatrick7813]

Thanks for watching the video. It is a shame how angry people can be. Even though this his post was over a year ago your post mad me feel good. Thanks...Just trying to do the good work. Happy Holidays.

[@pabloberumen2166]

periodt.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

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[@sadamiamani]

But I wanted to become a chair... 💺

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Everyone gets to sit on a chair so why not act like the chair!

[@Euphoriahouseofdragons]

thank you so much for such information. please contact me when you have the chance

[@susanpatrick7813]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful!!

[@leareiseley]

If you don't fucking stop texting during MY meeting, Dan, I'll see to it Sherman never gives you that corner office you sold your soul for.

[@36headbanger]

Poor Stan

[@davegeorge7094]

I always say to the abusive "NAMEs" we aware of the fact of your disrespect, will you promise us please to....!

[@donwald3436]

S&M makes you uncomfortable? 😏

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

I ... What she said

[@andrewbursey446]

4 minutes in before discussing anything specific

[@LawoftheLandPA]

Clint Eastwood should have watched this.

[@djsvideodiarys]

Germany bank is pay YOU for you to take a loan.

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

Nope.....

[@reptilez]

Pure bs from a person talking about their bs detector. ...(rich people) "work harder than 95% of everyone else in the world". BULL SHIT!

[@PatrickJGamboa]

hot girl

[@RobertsRulesOfOrder]

And smart

[@IndigiHealer]

Objectifying