| Too often I see leaders who either don't | | | | person by interacting and simultaneously sharing |
| communicate; over communicate; communicate | | | | influence. It involves using communication skills |
| inappropriately through outbursts, anger, or | | | | effectively. As well as using skills such as active |
| blaming; or don't communicate clearly. | | | | listening and tone of voice, they include delegation |
| Communicating effectively through strong | | | | and leadership. It is how well you communicate |
| interpersonal communication is the most critical | | | | with someone. |
| skill a leader can possess when working with | | | | Having good interpersonal communication skill is a |
| others and it continues to be of great importance | | | | combination of being able to say what you mean |
| to meet the demands of employee retention and | | | | clearly and concisely, and being able to take on |
| in the building of trust and confidence in an | | | | board opinions of others and adapt what you say |
| individual's and organization's leadership. | | | | accordingly, as well as making them feel they can |
| Many leaders miss the mark when it comes to | | | | speak freely. To do that, you've got to be aware |
| connecting with their followers due to a lack of | | | | of your own role in the conversation and be able |
| interest in others ideas and opinions, out dated | | | | to manage your own attitudes and emotions |
| management styles, and the inability to work with | | | | (emotional intelligence). People with good |
| others. The ability to listen, read body language, | | | | interpersonal skills can generally control the |
| ask questions, provide feedback and generate | | | | feelings that emerge in difficult situations and |
| effective two-way communication builds trust & | | | | respond appropriately, instead of being |
| can also prevent performance problems | | | | overwhelmed by emotion, and therefore the |
| challenges down the road. Great leaders | | | | number of conflicts is reduced. |
| consistently strive to strengthen their | | | | Working to strengthen your interpersonal |
| interpersonal communication competencies by | | | | communication skills will enhance your ability as a |
| building and maintaining open, supportive, and | | | | leader to articulate the vision of your organization. |
| collaborative relationships with others in the | | | | It will ultimately strengthen and add value to the |
| organization. | | | | individual, team and organization at all levels. |
| So what are Interpersonal Communication Skills? | | | | Start enhancing your Interpersonal Communication |
| Interpersonal communication is the process of | | | | Skills today. |
| developing a unique relationship with the other | | | | |