The word for the week is "Communication” Communication is central to all aspects of life. It’s a critical skill for maintaining your personal as well as professional relationships. · Builds trust · Establishes credibility · Lays the foundation for great leadership Be aware of the nonverbal cues you receive when speaking your mind. Silence does not automatically mean agreement. When communicating, ask don’t tell . Being asked lights up “positive visioning areas” in the brain, associated with greater cognitive and perceptual openness. Being told can activate “negative emotional attractor” areas of the brain, causing defensiveness. I communicate clearly and listen for clarity and understanding.
This blog is written for you, the busy leader who is tasked to find time to strengthen your leadership skills, attend to your family and contribute in a meaningful way to your community. Each week I ask you to press the pause button to focus and evaluate what is important and what, if anything, you can do about anything. Consider me your accountability partner and on-demand leadership coach. I offer personal insights and perspectives to challenge your thinking and change any limiting thoughts.