LMA Thought for Today
Effective Leaders are Effective Communicators.
Good leaders communicate clearly, simply, and concisely. They communicate effectively the first time, avoiding mistakes, conflicts, and/or having to repeat themselves. Elements of effective communication include:
Clarity. People must clearly understand what is asked of them.
• Simplicity. State goals or requests so everyone knows what they are working toward.
• Conciseness. Respect others’ time be brief and say only what is important. Make your words count.
• Honesty. When people trust you, they will invest of themselves, be open to change and new challenges.
• Openness. Tell people what is happening in the workplace, they will often feel more secure and more likely to take ownership, share ideas, and genuinely care,
