The Four Communication Skills Every Leader Must Master
The Communication Skills That Separate Leaders from Managers
Episode 296 (Michael is based in Las Vegas)
In this conversation we explore:
why many executives fail because of communication breakdowns rather than lack of expertise
how leaders get promoted based on technical skills but must later rely on communication ability
what happens when organizations promote high performers without leadership training
how leaders shift from doing the work to getting results through others
the four communication skills leaders use most often: presentations, coaching conversations, meetings, and business writing
why presentation skills help leaders communicate vision and direction
how one-on-one coaching conversations strengthen individual performance
the importance of managing meetings to encourage participation and discussion
how written communication becomes critical during change or important announcements
why maintaining humor and perspective helps leaders navigate pressure situations
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About our guest, Michael de Lisser:
Michael's has been focussed on leadership development and executive coching. He is the author of Leadership Accelerators: High Impact Communication Skills that Strenghten Rrelationships And Drive Results.
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Key Lessons from this conversation with Michael:
many executives lose their roles because of weaknesses in communication skills rather than technical expertise
technical ability often leads to promotion, but leadership success requires stronger communication skills
organizations frequently promote high performers without providing leadership communication development
leaders succeed by learning how to get results through others rather than relying on personal expertise
senior leaders communicate through four primary channels: presentations, one-on-one coaching, meetings, and business writing
presentation skills allow leaders to convey vision and direction to groups
one-on-one coaching helps leaders bring out the best in individuals during critical moments
meeting management creates an environment where team members contribute ideas and discuss differences openly
business writing becomes especially important during change and important organizational moments
humor and perspective can help leaders handle pressure situations more effectively
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In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.
Your host is George Torok
George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.
Connect with George
www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com
https://superiorpresentations.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/
https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill
