Leadership Poise: How to Stay Steady Under Pressure with Patrick Dickerson

When high-pressure moments hit, do you react out of frustration or respond with intention? In Episode 112 of The Word Effect, host Becky Kemp sits down with leadership speaker and strategist Patrick Dickerson to explore what it truly takes to stay calm, aligned, and effective under pressure. In this episode, you will learn: • What "Leadership Poise" really means beyond surface-level composure. • The PAL Framework (Pause, Align, Lead) to navigate high-stress moments. • How to align your Head (Stability), Heart (Connection), and Habits (Impact). • Why 93% of leaders think they are doing great, but only 33% of direct reports agree. • Practical ways to handle uncertainty and communicate authentically when you don't have all the answers. -------------------------------------------------- 📌 CONNECT WITH PATRICK DICKERSON: • Website: xcelspeaking.com • LinkedIn: @PatrickDickerson -------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ ABOUT THE WORD EFFECT PODCAST: The Word Effect with Becky Kemp explores the power of intentional language and how our words shape our lives, relationships, and leadership. Hosted by Becky Kemp—Leadership Speaker, Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and Intentional Language Expert—the podcast invites listeners to communicate more intentionally, lead with greater awareness, and create meaningful change through the words they choose. 🌐 Website: becomingwithbecky.com 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @becomingwithbecky ▶️ YouTube: @beckyjanekemp -------------------------------------------------- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT: If this conversation encouraged or inspired you, please SUBSCRIBE to the channel, like this video, and share it with a leader who needs this reminder today! #LeadershipPoise #LeadUnderPressure #emotionalintelligence #TheWordEffect #BeckyKemp #leadershipdevelopment #workplaceculture #podcast #leadership