The 10 Communication Mistakes Leaders Can't Afford to Make

June 3, 2019

Are you concerned that your communication skills might be lacking? Do you find that you struggle in interactions with people in your organization? Are you afraid that you might have some communication blind spots? The first step to improving your leadership communication is becoming aware of the mistakes you may be making. The following communication mistakes, when not addressed, can sink leaders and harm organizations. But if you can recognize these mistakes in yourself, you can improve your communication ability considerably. Let’s take a look!

Three Ways Leaders Fail at Communication

September 10, 2018

Communication is one of the pillars of leadership and yet I am constantly amazed by the lack of communication skills demonstrated by leaders I encounter in my line of work. A pattern has emerged for me while observing the organizations I serve who have frustrated, disengaged employees who aren’t producing results

What Are You Saying with Your Body Language?

December 18, 2017

I am confident that most of you have worked on honing your verbal and written communication skills extensively throughout your leadership journey. What I want you to consider is how much time you have spent considering the impact your body language has on your performance and outcomes.

5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Giving Feedback (And How to Avoid Making Them)

December 4, 2017

Providing constructive feedback might not be on the list of your favorite things to do as a leader but it’s an essential aspect to leadership and your employees development. Developing a culture that promotes the giving and receiving of feedback starts with you as the leader.

Are You Listening to the Wisest Voices — Or Just the Loudest Ones?

October 2, 2017

I believe that effective communication and excellent leadership go hand in hand. Being a successful communicator doesn’t just mean knowing the right things to say at the appropriate times — and it certainly doesn’t mean dominating the discussion.

7 Tips for Cracking the Code on Tough Conversations

August 14, 2017

If you’re like me, you remember a time not long ago when the world didn’t seem so complicated. During what I would call the good old days, it looked like most people fell somewhere in the middle of the sociopolitical landscape.

Creating a Culture of Communication - How to Provide Constructive Feedback

May 15, 2017

Providing constructive, actionable feedback is a significant challenge for many leaders. Leaders recognize the importance of giving feedback to their teams, but they don't always know how to go about doing it.

How to Make Meetings More Meaningful

April 17, 2017

It’s no secret that meetings are often considered to be a “necessary evil” in the workplace. In a perfect world, meetings would represent opportunities for people to communicate, share ideas, and more.

Are You Encouraging Curiosity in Your Organization?

March 6, 2017

“Be more childlike” is not exactly the advice you would expect to hear from a professional leadership consultant, right? But when it comes to curiosity, we could all learn something valuable from children.