Summary

Communication shows up on every leader’s competency list, although it’s not really a competency in the same manner as team leadership, strategic thinking or visioning. Communication is synonymous with leadership.

Everything you do as a leader is manifest through your communication. Managers communicate accurate, timely information to help others effectively and efficiently do their jobs. But, for leaders, the communication bar is set higher – leaders need to do all of that plus they need to communicate in ways that get people to think and act differently and in concert.

In Bluepoint’s  video, Gregg Thompson shares the three elements of The Leader Speaks model which leaders should follow to achieve alignment, engagement and commitment within their organizations.