Communicating as a leader: 4 practical tips for founders
Nim Pancholi, expert speaker and Founder of All About Soft Skills, coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs on their interpersonal and communication skills. With a background in the Pharmaceutical industry dealing with top executives, Nim knows what it takes to communicate effectively in a position of leadership.
Here are four practical tips you should implement with your team.
Use silence
Silence can be so powerful! A well timed pause can be captivating for those in the room, whether a meeting or a presentation. Let it sit for a moment. Silence conveys a calm presence, and gives people an opportunity to consider what you’ve said, or the space to contribute and be heard. It will only be awkward if you make it.
Find a reverse mentor
You’ll be surprised at what you can learn from your younger staff. Find someone closer to the Gen Z category and ask them to mentor and advise you on consumer behaviour, tools, trends, social media, AI, anything you haven’t been able to keep up with. This will give them a voice and give you an insight into something new, which could win you your next customers.
Show vulnerability
Being vulnerable about your fears, challenges, and imperfections will help you to foster stronger connections and build trust. Share an anecdote about a previous struggle, or ask for help when you don’t have the answers. It shows you are human and can be an inspirational and powerful tool that leads to more innovations and a cohesive team.
Adapt to your audience
Cultural and generational intelligence is so important for business leaders today. Consider the communication styles of different cultures and generations, both internally and externally. Does your team member prefer a face-to-face meeting or a quick WhatsApp message? Does your tone and messaging need to change for different nationalities?
Join Nim with Baroness Karren Brady, Mandy Adams, Jessica Tompkinson, and Henry Ajder at The Effective Communication Summit in London. This one-day event for entrepreneurs, leaders, business owners, and rising stars, gives you the practical tips, techniques and tactics you can immediately implement in your business and team.
Book your tickets: https://allaboutsoftskills.com/the-effective-communication-summit/
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