Comments on: 5 Communication Tips for Leaders

By: Brian Hatcher

Brian Hatcher — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:57:00 +0000

When talking to others, someone may bring up a point on which you would like to interject some vital comment, so you interrupt. This has not only infuriated the other person but usually ends the conversation and the rest of the time spent with this person is usually useless talk about subjects of no relation to the main reason the conversation was started in the first place. I said all of the above to make this point, carry a pen and a small tablet and when something is said to spark an interjection, simply jot your thought down and come back to it later.

By: ava diamond

ava diamond — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:01:00 +0000

This is a great post, Mike. What I find is that often, leaders don’t stop long enough to craft the message. They don’t think about the best way to communicate a particular message to the receiver.

Your questions are great one to help leaders become more conscious communicators.

By: Your words « Management Briefs

Your words « Management Briefs — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:45:34 +0000

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By: Haukeborow

Haukeborow — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:44:00 +0000

Hi,

I totally agree with the insight that communication is the decisive x factor in business. I guess one of the biggest challenges is to stay flexible during a conversation without losing the goal or the authenticity. Argue as if you’re right and listen as if you’re wrong. The rest is intuition.

Yours,

Hauke

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:54:00 +0000

In reply to Abhishek Shivkumar.

Hi Abhishek:

Thank you for the kind words. Following are few posts that might give you a few insights when pondering how to deal with arrogance:

https://www.n2growth.com/attitude-reflects-leadership

https://www.n2growth.com/humility-and-leadership

By: Abhishek Shivkumar

Abhishek Shivkumar — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:36:00 +0000

Mike, another great article! Thanks for sharing, very effective and helpful tips. On a side note, have you written something on communicating with arrogant people, or handling arrogance? Just was curious to know if you have written on this topic that I would be happy to read.

Thanks
Abhishek S

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:52:00 +0000

In reply to Dan Collins. Hi Dan: I truly appreciate the kind words. Thanks for your support and I'm pleased to have been of some help.

By: Dan Collins

Dan Collins — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:24:00 +0000

Mike,

Some people state and some stimulate. You sir stimulate and engage with your posts. That is a rare and truly selfless communication trait that I respect and learn from every time I read them.
Thank You.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:53:00 +0000

Good observations Rob. That said, a leader’s job is to communicate in a way that pierces the practical barriers of poor timing, disinterest, or a self-serving state of mind. If it was an easy job anyone could do it:)

Thank for sharing Rob.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:50:00 +0000

In reply to Geoff Webb.

Hi Geoff:

I agree with both of your points. The real thing to keep in mind is that leadership is not about the leader, but about those being led. This holds true as well for a leader’s communication. You might also be interested in this post: https://www.n2growth.com/leadership-is-not-about-leaders

Thanks for stopping by Geoff.