Leadership: Don't Beat Around The Bush, Get to the Point

Having the ability to not give speeches but rather being able to deliver a message early and retaining an audience is a gift. The select few who are able to do so are not only effective communicators but effective leaders as well. It is seen throughout history leaders who merely impose their vision and are unable to touch the hearts of their audience are far less effective than those who are.

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.A figure who exemplified the art of being brutally blunt sometimes to a fault was Malcolm X. In his early years he was a man who believed the ends justified the means, and it was only later in life in which he learned that though being direct is essential in delivering messages to the masses, which is far better if done with great care and patience. Malcolm was not only able to inspire others through his fight for equality for African Americans, but his charismatic presence and popularity allowed to change a nation. (remember-them.org)