Most of us think we’re pretty good communicators. But are we really?
Leaders spend up to 80% of each day collaborating. Yet poor communication is the root of unproductive collaborations.
It’s often the reason why people struggle to get work done, resolve issues with others, or even deliver what’s needed. It can even cause team members to disengage from their responsibilities entirely.
Good communication requires us to:
- develop empathy
- practice strong listening skills
- understand different types of conversations, and use them strategically to achieve specific outcomes.
Why is it useful?
The better we are at communicating, the better we’ll become at collaborating.
After all, communication is a two-way street. As we practice the foundations of communication, we also develop our ability to understand and interpret how others do it.
Over time, we can more skillfully navigate collaborations to gain the insights we need to build strong relationships, get buy-in, and productively solve the right problems.
Think you’re a good communicator? Leda can help you get even better.
