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10 UNMISTAKABLE SIGNS YOU’RE TALKING LIKE A LEADER LEADERS TALK LIKE LEADERS There is a rhythm, a cadence and an unmistakable style of communicating that can instantly be recognized in effective leaders. It’s a way of communicating that mobilizes teams, that instills confidence and that clarifies directions.
SCOTT COCHRANE
When leaders speak they keep their radar on full alert to the emotional dynamics in the room, and they adjust their words accordingly.
Leaders talk like leaders.
2. The Language of Leadership Paints a Compelling Picture
Like any language, the skill of talking like a
Leaders describe a picture of a preferred future.
leader can be learned, developed and mastered.
And they do so using vivid, inspiring word pictures of where the journey is going.
As a starting point, here are 10 unmistakable signs that you’re talking like a leader…
3. The Language of Leadership is Concise Leaders are not ramblers. They get to the point.
1. The Language of Leadership Aims for Clarity
4. The Language of Leadership is Passionate
Leaders don’t muddle their message by trying
For leaders, tone is as important as content. They
to use impressive sounding long words. Leaders
use their voice, their expression, and their body
are driven to ask not, “Was it impressive?” but
language to convey the authentic passion they
“Was it clear?”
feel.
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