You are a leader. You are a follower. You are both. This reality of multiple roles, which we often need to quickly switch back and forth between in a single day, can lead to a breakdown in efficient, effective communication. This breakdown in communication can lead to hurt feelings between family members, misapplied efforts by team members, and additional work to correct the initial misunderstanding. The key to effectively connecting from any of these roles is posture. What's your posture?