{"id":6919,"date":"2020-08-01T06:42:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T11:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=6919"},"modified":"2020-08-01T06:42:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T11:42:13","slug":"how-to-add-impact-to-your-leadership-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/01\/how-to-add-impact-to-your-leadership-language\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Add Impact To Your Leadership Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaders talk like leaders.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is a rhythm, a cadence and an unmistakable style of communicating that can instantly be recognized in effective leaders. It\u2019s a way of communicating that mobilizes teams, that instills confidence and that clarifies directions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaders talk like leaders.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Like any language, the skill of talking like a leader can be learned, developed and mastered.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a starting point, here are 10 unmistakable signs that you\u2019re talking like a leader\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Language of Leadership Aims for Clarity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><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&nbsp;clear?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Language of Leadership Paints a Compelling Picture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The Language of Leadership is Concise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leaders are not ramblers. They get to the point.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The Language of Leadership is Passionate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Language of Leadership is Emotionally Intelligent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. The Language of Leadership is Thoughtful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The mark of a leader is the profound ability to speak well-reasoned words, versus off-the-cuff opinions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The Language of Leadership is Optimistic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leaders are not na\u00efve, but they communicate hope.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Language of Leadership is Truthful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2018nuff said.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Language of Leadership is Respectful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leadership language does not dominate a conversation; it makes sure all of the other voices are heard.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. The Language of Leadership is Action-Oriented<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leaders don\u2019t merely talk about a subject. They use their words to move people towards action.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to study the communication skills of great leaders. Watch and listen for how they deliver their message in a way that is compelling, clear, respectful, and so on. Discern how they apply these principles into their communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then be purposeful in incorporating these principles into your own communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the mark of great leadership is not only found in what you say, but in how you say it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s a way of communicating that mobilizes teams, that instills confidence and that clarifies directions. Leaders talk like leaders. 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