Think of a leader you think highly of, from your own direct experience, or in politics, the corporate world or even sports and you'll find someone with excellent communication skills. Different leaders may communicate differently, but all leaders rely heavily on their ability to communicate to inspire others to get things done, and get the right things done. This section deals with leadership communication.
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- Is your leadership communcation style that of talking in absolutes? Find out what this means and you can learn to be a less contentious communicator.
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By Carol Madigan
- Never confuse talking and communicating. A little self-examination about what you say — and how you say it — can mean the difference between a listener tuning you out and hanging on your every word.
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By Isak Dineson
- Chapter One of the terrific book by Annette Simmons, The Story Factor. In this part, Simmons explains why stories are so much more effective than "facts" in influencing people and describes the six key kinds of stories that leaders need to be able to tell. Includes several examples of highly effective stories.
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- Thinking before you speak is always a good idea. As a leader you have many opportunities to give adhoc presentations. Take a moment to learn the three tips within so that your next impromptu speech is honest, concise, and clear to your listeners.
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- Five quick tips for communicating with clarity are presented within this article. Tip # 5 is an especially important 'take-away' for you. It discusses elminating a habit that is one of our pet peeves. See what you think. We can't think of too many leaders who are guilty of this transgression.
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- Ask often. Ask a varied audience. Be specific. Keep these three actions in mind to prevent being blind-sided by constructive criticism. A couple of tips for preparing for and receiving the feedback are also included. You can contribute to good communication habits between you and your co-workers.
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By Christine W. Zust
- Facilitation skills are a definate asset for any leader. But how do you know when you should depend upon the skills of an external facilitator? Read this article to help you determine when you need the skills of an outside facilitator.
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- This article suggests that leaders who listen too fast are in fact, listening with an agenda. In order to eliminate this poor communcation habit, try making the suggested three mental adjustments during a conversation. Improving your listening skills will improve your overall communication skills.
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