As a leader, there’s one soft skill that’s essential for success, no matter your industry or role: the ability to communicate effectively. Here are five ways to sharpen your communication skills.
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00:00As a leader there's one soft skill that's essential for success no matter
00:08your industry or role, the ability to communicate effectively. Here are five
00:13ways to sharpen your communication skills. Number one, be clear. Say what you
00:20mean and mean what you say. Getting specific about your message makes it
00:24easier for others to understand you, inspiring trust and confidence. Number
00:29two, be concise. Keep your audience's attention by staying focused. When you
00:35want to deliver a message be intentional about it, eliminate extraneous material
00:39and get to the point. Number three, be mindful of your audience. Communication
00:46is only effective if your audience receives your intended message. Consider
00:51your audience's needs, wants and communication preferences and adjust
00:55accordingly. Number four, be intentional with your words. Your word choice sets
01:02the tone and can elicit an emotional response, two things critical for
01:06effective communication. Choose language that captures your audience's attention
01:10and inspires action to ensure that your message will be memorable. And finally
01:15number five, be proactive. Get into the habit of initiating communication to
01:21manage expectations, having difficult conversations and erring on the side of
01:25over communicating by summarizing discussions to keep everyone on the same
01:30page. Communication done well helps you connect with others, enhances your
01:34relationship, builds trust and paves the way for career success by bridging the
01:39gaps between you and your clients, colleagues and partners.