Copy These 3 Communication Skills From Top Leaders

 

Do you struggle with communicating effectively? Communication is a key part of success at work and in other parts of your life. Top leaders have practiced and mastered the skills that enable them to communicate so well. Luckily, anyone can learn these same skills.

Follow these 3 strategies to practice your communication skills:

 

1.    Learn to listen. Top leaders know that listening is a crucial part of communication. Learn to love listening and engage in the stories of others.

 

○      Try to really pay attention during a conversation instead of being distracted by your phone or other device. Have one conversation at a time to give each person your full attention. 

 

○      Practice retelling the person’s story in your mind to get better at listening.

 

○      Everyone wants to be heard. Others will notice that you’re listening to them and will go away from your conversations thinking what a great communicator you are, when all you did was listen.

 

2.    Pay attention to other’s emotions. When you talk, take note of how the other person is reacting. Words are powerful, and communication can impact people in many different ways.

○      Study psychology to understand emotions better.

 

○      Show empathy when it’s appropriate during a conversation.

 

○      Look at things from the other person’s point of view without criticism or judgment.

 

3.    Be charismatic. Charisma is the ability to draw people towards you. Communication is easier for charismatic people, but anyone can learn this skill. Here are three characteristics of charismatic communicators:

 

○      One of the most important aspects of charisma is confidence, but not arrogance or self-righteousness. Confident communicators know their value and worth, but they’re also respectful of others.

 

○      Another facet of charisma is optimism, and it’s also a big part of communication. Even if you’re having a difficult conversation, focus on something positive. Strong leaders are good at finding the silver lining.

 

○      Charismatic communicators are interesting, but they also share interesting information with others. They focus on innovation and new ideas that give people a spark.

 

You can learn to communicate more effectively by following these 3 strategies from top leaders. Practice these skills as often as possible to help decrease confusion and improve clarity in your workplace. You’ll have many opportunities each day. Every time you have a conversation with anyone is an opportunity to practice a little more. And as you know, practice makes perfect! 

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Melanie Massey Groves and Brian Russell with MoCo: Leadership, Strengths, and Culture Coaching

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