The First Rule of Good Communication: Know Thyself
You can’t fake it until you make it.
Leadership advice is everywhere. Between books, videos, podcasts, and the internet, there’s enough content on “being a better leader” to blanket the solar system. My LinkedIn feed is a flood of inspirational quotes, “Top 10” lists, and earnest faces way too close to the camera offering wisdom about leadership. It all sounds noble, but here’s the issue: most of the advice lacks the hard part—the how.
“Be a great communicator.”
“Foster a collaborative environment.”
“Be empathetic.”
“Continuously seek feedback.”
No one will argue with these—they’re self-evident truths. But how do you actually achieve them?
Today I’m taking a look at the “how” behind the one: “Be a great communicator.”
It’s one of those things that is (maybe ironically) easier said than done. Sure, some aspects of communication can be learned, but much of your effectiveness in communicati…
