The Help You Need to Become a Master Communicator

July 1, 2019

Do you struggle with communication? Are you concerned that your communication skills might be negatively impacting your ability to lead effectively? Are you worried that you are unable to do it on your own? I have worked with leaders in various industries over the years, many of whom required deep, fundamental transformations to their communication styles. I have observed leaders turn communication challenges into absolute strengths, and I have been there for leaders who felt challenged by the idea of becoming more vulnerable with their communication.

The 5 Communication Blind Spots Leaders Need to Avoid

June 24, 2019

How do you become more self-aware of these blind spots in order to keep them in check? It may not be easy, but it is possible. The first step is to simply acknowledge that you probably do have some blind spots. You may not recognize them right away, but if you open yourself up to the possibility of doing things differently your mind will be better able to notice opportunities as they happen, allowing you to make the necessary corrections. To help you expand your self-awareness of potential communication blind spots, I’ve compiled a list of common areas where leaders often go wrong in the way in which they are communicating. 

Are You Asking Your Employees the Right Questions?

June 10, 2019

Asking the right questions – in the right way – is a great way for leaders to learn more about their people, enhance engagement and build high-quality organizational culture. Unfortunately, leaders don’t always know how to flip the conversational switch if they have become accustomed to operating in a more traditional, “command-and-control” model. Or they may simply not know how to open up and ask the appropriate questions of their people. Do you have questions on what it takes to improve the flow of communication within your organization?

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.