{"id":5680,"date":"2017-02-09T16:51:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T22:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2017-02-11T06:29:33","modified_gmt":"2017-02-11T12:29:33","slug":"10-simple-rules-for-mastering-the-language-of-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/09\/10-simple-rules-for-mastering-the-language-of-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Rules for Mastering the Language of Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever tried to help a tourist with directions, only to discover that there is a language barrier?<\/p>\n<p>Pretty frustrating, isn\u2019t it? When you don\u2019t speak the same language even basic communication can be met with a blank stare.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s no different when you\u2019re dealing with leaders.<\/p>\n<p>There is a distinct \u201clanguage\u201d of leadership. Effective leaders communicate differently than do others. If you are a leader, and you know this language, it can be very easy to cast vision, to mobilize teams, and to outline strategy.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t talk like a leader, these core functions can be met with that dreaded blank stare.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to master the language of leadership, here are 10 essential starting points:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. The Language of Leadership Aims for Clarity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders don\u2019t muddle their message by trying to use impressive sounding long words. Leaders are driven to ask not, \u201cWas it impressive?\u201d but \u201cWas it <u>clear<\/u>?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>2. The Language of Leadership Paints a Compelling Picture<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders describe a picture of a preferred future. And they do so using vivid, inspiring word pictures of where the journey is going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>3. The Language of Leadership is Concise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders are not ramblers. They get to the point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. The Language of Leadership is Passionate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For leaders, tone is as important as content. They use their voice, their expression, and their body language to convey the authentic passion they feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>5. The Language of Leadership is Emotionally Intelligent<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When leaders speak they keep their radar on full alert to the emotional dynamics in the room, and they adjust their words accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>6. The Language of Leadership is Thoughtful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The mark of a leader is the profound ability to speak well-reasoned words, versus off-the-cuff opinions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>7. The Language of Leadership is Optimistic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders are not na\u00efve, but they communicate hope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>8. The Language of Leadership is Truthful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018nuff said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>9. The Language of Leadership is Respectful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership language does not dominate a conversation; it makes sure all of the other voices are heard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>10. The Language of Leadership is Action-Oriented<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders don\u2019t merely talk about a subject. They use their words to move people towards action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you ever receive the dreaded \u201cblank stares\u201d, indicating a language barrier?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a leader it could signal that you need to do a \u201cleadership language inventory\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And perhaps you need to brush up on the language of leadership<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever tried to help a tourist with directions, only to discover that there is a language barrier? Pretty frustrating, isn\u2019t it? When you don\u2019t speak the same language even basic communication can be met with a blank stare. And it\u2019s no different when you\u2019re dealing with leaders. 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