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In today's Career Pulse, gain insight into how:

• Mastering communication is about evolving from self-awareness to outcome-awareness for more meaningful leadership impact.

• Emotionally intelligent communication helps leaders balance clarity and connection, avoiding common pitfalls like aggression or insincerity.

• External perspectives can reveal hard truths about your communication style, breaking through internal barriers to drive transformation success.

These articles are penned by members of Forbes Coaches Council, leading business, career, and professional coaches shaping the future of this field.

Let’s dive in!

Communication: The “Illusion” You’ve Mastered

Most people think they’re great communicators, yet the stats paint a different picture: 63% of professionals lose time due to communication issues, and 68% have stopped working with companies over poor communication. Why the disconnect?

At its core, communication serves four key functions:

🌐 Transmit: Share information clearly and thoughtfully.

🎯 Influence: Shape actions, decisions, and perceptions.

💬 Express: Convey emotions, even the subtle ones.

🤝 Connect: Build relationships through meaningful exchanges.

But successful communication runs deeper. Nonverbal cues, context, and congruence between words and actions all play vital roles.

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The Leadership Communication Styles You Need To Master

What separates great leaders from those who leave chaos in their wake? Communication. While some styles erode trust and clarity, one approach consistently fosters alignment and results.

Here’s a glimpse of some communication pitfalls to avoid:

💔 Destructive Empathy: Being overly nice blurs boundaries, leading to burnout and confusion. Empathy without structure creates chaos.

🎭 Strategic Insincerity: Faking warmth or adapting to manipulate others erodes trust over time. Authenticity is the antidote.

What style works? Emotionally intelligent communication.

Also known as the neutral authority approach, this approach is clear, kind, and calm. It balances facts and feelings without letting emotions dictate decisions.

Here’s what it sounds like:

• “I understand you’re frustrated; let’s focus on what we can control.”

• “I value your input, and we still need to meet this goal.”

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Why Your Team Stays Silent About Your Communication (& How to Fix It)

Leaders often think their communication is clear, but stalled initiatives and disengaged teams suggest otherwise. The truth? Your team might not feel safe offering honest feedback. Enter the secret weapon: an external perspective.

Here’s why external voices work:

Internal teams often hesitate to critique leaders out of fear of political repercussions. An external expert brings objectivity and credibility, allowing critical truths to surface.

Three truths your team wishes they could tell you:

🗣️ Delivery Weakens the Message: Misaligned tone or pacing can sow doubt and reduce clarity.

⏱️ 20 Second Attention Span: Open strong or risk losing your audience.

🤔 Misunderstood in Subtle Ways: Small missteps in word choice or structure erode trust over time.

How to Course-Correct

• Psychological Safety: Encourage your team to share honest feedback.

• Invite External Insights: Neutral third parties often reveal what internal voices can’t.

• Take Action on Feedback: Listening is meaningless without follow-through.

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Wrapping Up

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