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Leadership and the Power of Communication
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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Nancy Wright
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.
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@nancywright exactly!
The best leaders are truly master communicators and also excel at ensuring interactions stay alive in the team.
Thank you for your contribution, Nancy!
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.
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.
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❤️
Clear communication always saves the day. Without it, even great leadership struggles.