{"id":6677,"date":"2019-12-02T20:13:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T02:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=6677"},"modified":"2019-12-02T20:13:06","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T02:13:06","slug":"how-to-master-the-language-of-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/02\/how-to-master-the-language-of-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Master the Language of Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>If the response to your leadership message is a blank stare, it could be that you have not yet mastered the language of leadership.<\/h2>\n<p>As a leader, you want your communication to be met with a response of affirmation, engagement and ultimately, with action.<\/p>\n<p>But if instead you are receiving that dreaded blank stare, it might not be a problem with the message. It could point to a problem the kind of language you are using in delivering the message.<\/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>If you want to master the language of leadership, here are 10 essential starting points.<\/p>\n<h2>The language of leadership is&#8230;<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1.\u00a0Clear<\/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\u00a0<u>clear<\/u>?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>2.\u00a0Compelling<\/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.\u00a0Concise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders are not ramblers. They get to the point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. 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. 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. 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. Optimistic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders are not na\u00efve, but they communicate hope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>8. Truthful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018nuff said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>9. 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. 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>Conduct an audit of your communication, using these characteristics as your grid. If you find that you&#8217;re lacking in certain areas, resolve to develop your leadership language skills.<\/p>\n<p>Because when you master the language of leadership, you can turn blank stares into passionate engagement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the response to your leadership message is a blank stare, it could be that you have not yet mastered the language of leadership. 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