In this article you will learn four keys to using corporate communication wisely so that it is intentional rather than reactionary. A true leader works diligently to craft clear and compelling communication.
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Great Leaders Cultivate Curiosity
Curiosity is more than a mindset. Curiosity is a tool that can be cultivated to help you engage your team, address performance problems, gain understanding, and resolve conflict.
The Value of Storytelling in Organizational Change
A good story lets you experience something as if you are actually there. Leaders throughout history have long known the power of stories to inspire, motivate and move people to achieve things they never believed they were capable of achieving.
The Expensive Missing Leadership Skill
Leaders, your writing skills, or lack thereof, are one of the main reasons your teams are frustrated, confused, and disengaged, and why projects take longer and cost more than projected.
Create a Culture of Truth Telling
One of the core reasons for workplace drama and dysfunction is the inability to have honest dialogues with others–the inability to speak your truth. If the truth would have been spoken five years ago, there wouldn’t be such a blow up in the first place.
Why Communication is a Critical Skill Not a Soft Skill
Right or wrong, people make judgments. As a leader you must understand that the actions you take, the decisions you make, and the language you use work together to help people form an opinion of you.
Culture Change: In the Beginning Was Drama
Culture change always involves at least three things: Beliefs, behaviors, and thought leaders. The beliefs which are invisible, the behaviors which are visible, and a thought leader who has the vision and willingness to initiate the change.
We Are All Adults: The Ultimate Red Flag
“We’re all adults here!” That statement is always a big red flag that drama is right around the corner. You can’t rely on good behavior, good decision-making, or good ideas just because people are a certain age and are considered to be “adults.”
The Art of Asking Questions
Mastering the Art of Asking Questions is essential if you want to succeed. It’s not simply a matter of getting in the habit of utilizing questions in your interactions with people. It’s really about learning how to ask the right questions at the right time.
40-Year Old Communication Myth Busted, Words Not Body Language Are the Foundation of Successful Communication
Whoever spent time as a child on a school playground and been the victim of name calling knows the deflective phrase used to counter those slurs, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me,” isn’t enough to overcome the impact of those bullying communications to youthful, developing ears. Words are […]