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Great leadership demands great communications REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL BY FOLLOWING THESE 7 GOLDEN RULES BY RICHARD ELLIS
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” — PETER DRUCKER
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As an executive coach and business strategist, leaders often ask me what will make them most successful. That’s easy – high-impact communications. Without strong communication skills, even the most experienced, brightest leaders won’t reach their full potential. Why? Because the strongest leaders are the ones who can motivate their teams to achieve business goals. Effective communication is critical – I would argue the most vital leadership tool to achieve sustained business success. You know the old saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” That may be true but the good news is you can teach business leaders how to become better communicators. Here are what I call the seven golden rules of leadership communications.