When asked the question, “What would you like to improve about your leadership and communication style?” more than 65% of leaders say they want to be more confident and assertive in their communication. Confidence and clarity communicate leadership. If you are responsible for growing a profitable company or a productive team, you want team members who have the ability to reach goals, make sales, finish projects, and serve customers. Being a confident, compelling leader helps to inspire better relationships, promotes trust, and reduces stress in the workplace. Lack of confidence and assertiveness can lead to resentment, depression, low self-esteem, and loss of respect from colleagues and employers. Confident communication cultivates cooperation, goal achievement, and a more respectful work environment. Clear and compelling leaders are better equipped to move projects forward and make things happen while improving cooperation and respect from partners and subordinates.
Learning Objectives
- What behaviors detract from the value that you bring to the table and negatively influence the respect your staff and colleagues have for you
- What your body language may be communicating about your overall confidence, capability, and self-assuredness
- More effective ways to communicate as a leader
- Skills to display and communicate confidence while inspiring trust and increasing credibility
