“The best leaders are clear. They continually light the way, and in the process, let each person know that what they do makes a difference.” – John C. Maxwell
Think about the great leaders in history – the warriors, presidents, and philosophers among the different skills they possess, there is one thing in common – their ability to communicate ideas & information to inspire action. They all are great storytellers, as every time they spoke, they moved people, inspired them to reach higher!
3 Key Components of Leadership Communication:
1️⃣ Inspiring Tone 🗣️ – An inspiring tone radiates joy, positivity, and enthusiasm and when a leader shares his ideas, vision, and strategy in an inspiring tone then employees of the organisation feel excited and motivated to synergize and align their goals with the organisation and strive to work towards it. An inspiring tone creates a ripple effect, influencing the mindset, engagement, and performance of individuals within the organization.
2️⃣ Clarity of thought 💭 – To convey what we intend to do, we need to be very clear in our mind. Clarity of thought is essential for effective leadership communication because it facilitates understanding, alignment, motivation, and trust, ultimately contributing to the success and cohesion of the team or organization.
3️⃣ The sequence of events 🔢 – When you are a leader and you want to communicate your vision to the team, one way is to share a couple of Excel sheets or share bullet points with a slide deck & then we think that it’s done – but this way of communicating the vision doesn’t work!
But when the leader shares the vision by building a relevant narrative around how one after other things will move in the business – sharing the series of events lined up which will help the team to comprehend the process then the team eases down and understands the vision.
And as they say – The art of communication is the language of leadership … Effective leadership communication should not only convey a sense of inspiration but also emphasize the importance of clarity and precision in delivering messages.
