The
greatest leaders throughout history were those who were excellent
communicators. Great leaders are able to not only convey their thoughts,
their opinions but are able to do so in a way that is relevant to your own
values and motivations. By doing so their message is not only heard by the
masses but also revered. The ability for a leader to effectively communicate
with others is critical in order to be successful in any aspect of life. (Forbes.com)
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All great
leaders share one common trait, they all are great listeners and are able to
understand a situation. The best communicators are able to understand their
audience, their motivations and concerns. Then using that information are able
to deliver their message which would be geared towards that specific audience,
in order to make them feel more passionately about the message and by extension
the leader. (Forbes.com)
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Five Communication Techniques used by Great Leaders:
i) Be intimate with your audience: Instead of giving long speeches, you should
focus on connecting with your audience. The main thing to remember is you
shouldn't be reading a script but rather having a conversation with someone.
That way the message feels more authentic and personal, allowing the audience
to feel more passionately about your message.
ii) Be Direct: The point of the message should
always be clear, this allows the audience to pay attention more actively and
actually be more involved with what you have to say rather than dozing off.
Being specific is always better than being ambiguous, being short and simple is
far more effective than long and complicated.
iii) Leave the Audience with Something to Think About: The
most skilled communicators aren't only able to adapt to their surroundings but
are also able to clearly express their ideas in a way that motivates the
audience to action. The key is for the message to touch the heart of the
audience and if that is achieved then it is a true success.
iv) Know your Matter: Not only is it considered
unprofessional and lazy to not know your subject matter, but to present it in
public while doing so is just unacceptable. Though it is important how you
deliver your message, it is equally as important if not more the substance you
deliver to be of quality.
v) Don't be a Dictator: Leaders who are unable
to adjust their position or deal with opposition are destined for failure, for
if they are not able to understand another's perspective they can never truly
succeed. Listening and understanding another's perspective allows individuals
to grow and having the ability to have a discussion on the matter allows for
both compromise but also enables the individual to improve on their position.
For more
information on how to be an effective communicator, here's a clip
Parting Question:
What are your most important factors
in being an effective communicator?
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