Three Standards Of Positive Communication

If I had to name a single instrument of leadership it would be communication. Everything rises and falls on leadership and leadership rises and falls on communication. If you cannot communicate you will not lead others effectively. If you lead your team, give yourself three standards to live by as you communicate to your people. 1. Be consistent. Nothing frustrates team members more than leaders who can’t make up their minds. 2. Be clear. Your team cannot execute your plan if they do not know what you want. Don’t try to dazzle anyone with your intelligence. Impress them with your simple straightforwardness. 3. Be courteous. Everyone deserves to be shown respect no matter what their position is or what kind of history you might have with them. If you are courteous to your people, you set a tone for the entire organization. Never forget that as the leader, your communication sets the tone for the interaction among your people. Everything that happens within your team or organization is a reflection of its leaders.