There is no question that honest, open communication is vital to effective leadership. But honesty is not always well received, so how do we keep communication positive?
Most of us say we want to know the truth, we often ask for honest feedback, or we tell people that we’re always here to listen to them. But are we really?
Honest communication can be confronting, it’s not always what we want to hear, but to run a successful business it’s always necessary.
Communication is fundamental to good leadership, they go hand in hand. It is the responsibility of the leader to make sure that conversations stay positive and productive. We can relay bad news in a fashion that it is accepted well. It’s all in the delivery.
When you are intending to communicate with your team, keep the objectives and goals in mind during the conversation.
There is no question that honest, open communication is vital to effective leadership. But honesty is not always well received, so how do we keep communication positive?
Most of us say we want to know the truth, we often ask for honest feedback, or we tell people that we’re always here to listen to them. But are we really?
Honest communication can be confronting, it’s not always what we want to hear, but to run a successful business it’s always necessary.
Communication is fundamental to good leadership, they go hand in hand. It is the responsibility of the leader to make sure that conversations stay positive and productive. We can relay bad news in a fashion that it is accepted well. It’s all in the delivery.
When you are intending to communicate with your team, keep the objectives and goals in mind during the conversation.