Leadership and the Power of Communication
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I've been following John C. Maxwell for a while, and he's always said that he believes that “Everything rises and falls on leadership”.
But recently, in one of his books, he revealed a new layer to this idea: Leadership rises and falls on Communication.
This really made me reflect. And I decided to bring up this discussion here on PH.
Most team challenges we blame on “bad leadership” are often rooted in poor communication — leaders not being clear, consistent and courteous in communicating, and or teams failing to speak up as well.
What are your thoughts on this?
How do you think communication shapes successful teams and projects?
I'd love to hear how you approach this in your own leadership journey.
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Hassan Sajjad@m_hassan_sajjad
Clear communication always saves the day. Without it, even great leadership struggles.
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Great point about communication being key to effective leadership. Even the most capable leaders struggle to drive results if their vision and strategy isn't clearly conveyed to the team. I've found that establishing a regular cadence of open communication, both 1:1 and at the group level, is critical. Soliciting feedback, addressing concerns transparently, and celebrating wins together helps get everyone aligned and rowing in the same direction. The best leaders I've worked with were masters at this.
Hey there! Leadership and communication go hand in hand. A good leader listens more than they speak. They make sure everyone feels heard and valued. Clear, honest talks build trust. Non-verbal cues matter too - a smile or nod can encourage open dialogue. Leaders who communicate well inspire their teams and keep everyone on the same page. What do you think?
@zatsukiya1978 💯💯
I believe that a team's success is heavily hinged on its leadership. And the success of leadership, from effective communication across all team members.
Hey @nha_hyerin. I noticed your activity in the background. Thank you so much for the upvotes❤️
The most important thing in leadership is to keep everyone motivated, and communication plays an important role.
Clear, consistent, and courteous communication fosters trust and alignment within teams, which is crucial for overcoming challenges.
In my experience, when leaders prioritize open dialogue and actively listen, it empowers team members to contribute ideas and express concerns, leading to more innovative solutions and stronger collaboration.
Clarity after meetings is key. It's saved my team from so much confusion.
I totally agree with you @delaney_white
To be able to communicate to lead others effectively, being clear at all times is one of the standards a leader should live by.
A team won't be able to execute ideas and instructions if the members don't know what is expected of them in clear terms
Even tough feedback can be helpful if it's delivered with respect and care.
Yes! @miklesh_pal
Emphasis on respect and care.
Leaders must be courteous when dealing with their team.
As John Maxwell put it: “Everyone deserves to be shown respect, no matter what the position or what kind of history you might have with him. By being courteous to your people, you set the tone for the entire organization.”
This helps team members receive even the toughest of feedbacks better.
so yeah, you're right on that @miklesh_pal. Thank you for contributing 👍
Leadership and communication are inseparable. You can't have one without the other
Interesting take @adebayo_fatima.
I take it you've led a team before right? Would love to hear more about your experience in leadership
For me, leadership is about listening as much as speaking. It changes everything
I've seen projects fail because leaders didn't align the team. Regular check-ins fix that.
@jade_patton I believe so too.
And I also think where some leaders fail in aligning the team is not only in communication but in listening.
It's not enough to always talk to relate what is expected of team members. But to also be quiet at times, and to listen to what's not being said.
I think this helps teams to connect on a whole other level.
Explaining the why behind decisions has worked wonders for me as a leader.
Hmm.
i believe that much interaction like I learned from John Maxwell drives actions. So yes, explaining the reasons behind decisions and creating room for discussions does work wonders and moves the team forward.
Giving space for the team to share their thoughts improves communication and trust.
@briella_porter1 Exactly💯.
Let me quote John Maxwell here again (I think I love how he puts it ): “Communication increases connection.”
Transparency builds trust. Without it, even strong teams start to break.
Proactive communication prevents most team issues before they even start.