The Communicative Leader

Send us Fan Mail Leadership can be pretty easy when we are working with those we have strong interpersonal relationships. We appreciate them as colleagues and we like them as people.  But what happens when we are having trouble connecting with a team member? What happens when we outright don't get along with a peer?  it is difficult to relate to people when we differ in various ways, such as polit...

Send us Fan Mail Leaders are Made. Not Born. They Learn to Communicate Well. Yup, I said. Again. Among other things, leaders are excellent communicators. This helps to remind us that leadership is a communication-based skill that can be learned. Remember, my friends, skills can be practiced. They can be honed. They can be mastered. One path to leadership development we often gloss over is the one...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Leaders, Yes, you are a leader. What? You're not in a formal authority position? Not a manager, a director, a supervisor? Guess what? You're still a leader. You're still in a position of influence -- for yourself and for others. In this episode of The Communicative Leader, we're going to look at the ins and outs of leadership. What makes one a leader? And of course, what makes...

Send us Fan Mail Leaders. Managers. Same, right? Nope. Sorry, my friends. These are not synonyms. Enter two constants: Complexity and Change. Managers cope with complexity in organizations and leaders cope with change. Is it really that simple? What has ever been simple when it comes to organizations? In this episode of The Communicative Leader, we consider the unique and essential functions of bo...

Send us Fan Mail Miscommunication, misunderstandings, disagreements, and hurt feelings happen. This is just part of life, including organizational life. What is important, however, is that we take the time to do the repair work and ensure that the workplace is one that is healthy and built on a foundation of respect. In this episode of the Communicative Leader, we’re going to look at common issues...

Send us Fan Mail As a leadership communication expert, I am so often asked what the best style or approach to leadership is. This is a really hard question to receive because 1) there is no universal, one-size-fits-all approach, and 2) it shows me how invested everyone is in bettering their leadership abilities. And what can be the most frustrating but truly only fitting response (but we'll explor...

Send us Fan Mail So we’ve been telling you that communication is key to your leadership ability. We’ve talked about the fact that others, including your own manager and your employees, use your communication ability as a barometer for assessing your success as a leader. Certainly, we’ve discussed some communication specifics in terms of specific actions to help make your work life what you want it...

Send us Fan Mail What is leadership communication and why the heck does it matter to me? You’re probably thinking this right now. I know I would be. I’d be thinking I know what leadership is and I know what communication is soooooo what can you possibly teach me? Well, I’m hoping a whole lot! A focus on leadership communication empowers you to take small, but meaningful steps at making your work l...

Send us Fan Mail Do you want fewer misunderstandings at work? Do you want smoother, more effective conversations with your manager? What about at home? Connect more quickly with an upset child or come to understanding more easily with your partner? This week on the Communicative Leader we tackle how using a communicative view will make your life easier. What do we typically do when we feel like so...