by: Sheri Staak
Effective communication is not always a given—it’s a skill set that can be learned, enhanced, and shared with those you lead. Transparent, fair, and reciprocal communication is vital to the success of any team. If you are a “wow” leader, as I like to call exemplary leaders, set the example by being a positive, clear communicator who encourages the same from others.
Presentation skills, public speaking, executive presence, or platform skills (no matter what you call it), a “wow” leader needs to be good in front of people. To inspire others to rise up and go the extra mile, the clarity, passion, and sincerity of your words must be properly communicated. If you deliver a lackluster, insincere, or rambling message to your team or audience, what they’ll hear will be little more than what Charlie Brown and his friends hear when the grownups speak: “Wah, wah, wah.”
