Isn’t it fascinating how some leaders find words that capture what you’re feeling and it feels so accurate? In this episode we’ll explore what’s special about them.

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You know what word we almost never hear in business conversations about communication Beautiful. And yet, when a message truly resonates, that’s exactly what it is. Beautiful.

What do you think? Should business messages be more beautiful?

Why so much of leadership communication falls flat and what to do instead. Spoiler: it’s not more polish.

It’s strange how often we ignore the basics of good leadership.

We push initiatives with unclear direction, pile on meetings with no effect, and perhaps worst of all: approve things we don’t even fully believe in.

So, here’s a quick reminder of four of the basics.

Today, everyone has a megaphone. Every leader. Every company. Every cause. Every idea. And they’re all using it, all the time. But when everyone’s shouting, what will make your message get heard?

If your words never create friction, they probably never cut deep enough to matter. Here’s how leaders who light the path deal with it.

Some leaders sugarcoat the truth because they think it’s kinder. But sugar melts. And when it does, all that’s left is a sticky mess.

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Did you know that most ‘door close’ buttons in US elevators don’t actually work? People still press them. Much like they still go to meetings that don’t work. That got me thinking …

It’s a difficult conversation in many leadership teams. Everyone is passionately defending their turf and insisting their piece deserves more spotlight. Here’s a tip how to resolve it in a respectful way.