I once heard someone say," it is better to say nothing and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Wise words for anyone who doesn't want to be viewed as a fool or leader.
The ability to communicate vision, passion, and a unifying goal to a team is a cornerstone to good leadership. However, a good leader must first take time to listen to and understand the culture and personalities of his team. From my experences and observations this is the differnece between good and great leaders. It is a great leader that understands the strenthgs and abilites of his team. This understanding can only come from keen observation of non-verbal communication, contanst dialoge and ability to relate to the entire staff at some meaningful level.
I completely agree with you. An effective communicator knows how to listen to all forms of communication. Great job!
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