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Courageous Leadership Tip #104
Communicate Well
by Dale Collie
You know how stressful it becomes when the boss is surprised by
good news or bad news. Each supervisor has a "comfort level"
that you have to maintain to minimize your own stress.
Meet with your supervisor or provide updated information as
often as necessary to keep them informed about your work.
Give updates the way they want them (email, memos, briefings,
etc.), and persist in getting the feedback. If you make the
effort to update the boss, you can expect some kind of feedback
so you'll know whether you're meeting expectations.
Use this same strategy to control the stress of those who report
to you or simply give you information needed to do your job.
Good communication is essential for good stress management.
The Leadership Edge: Good communication skills are critical for good leadership.
Quote: "If a person feels he can't communicate well, the least he can do is shut up about it." Tom Lehrer (1928 - )
Copyright 2010 - Dale Collie
Dale Collie, author and professional speaker, named by Fast
Company as one of America’s Fast 50 innovative leaders.
Experience as Fortune 500 executive and business owner, US Army
Ranger and professor at West Point. His book Winning under Fire
(McGraw-Hill) is published in English, Chinese, and Russian.
www.CourageBuilders.com
Permission is given to publish this article in print or online
if you include author’s byline. You may edit for space and
audience. MailTo:Collie@CourageBuilders.com
Communicate Well
by Dale Collie
You know how stressful it becomes when the boss is surprised by
good news or bad news. Each supervisor has a "comfort level"
that you have to maintain to minimize your own stress.
Meet with your supervisor or provide updated information as
often as necessary to keep them informed about your work.
Give updates the way they want them (email, memos, briefings,
etc.), and persist in getting the feedback. If you make the
effort to update the boss, you can expect some kind of feedback
so you'll know whether you're meeting expectations.
Use this same strategy to control the stress of those who report
to you or simply give you information needed to do your job.
Good communication is essential for good stress management.
The Leadership Edge: Good communication skills are critical for good leadership.
Quote: "If a person feels he can't communicate well, the least he can do is shut up about it." Tom Lehrer (1928 - )
Copyright 2010 - Dale Collie
Dale Collie, author and professional speaker, named by Fast
Company as one of America’s Fast 50 innovative leaders.
Experience as Fortune 500 executive and business owner, US Army
Ranger and professor at West Point. His book Winning under Fire
(McGraw-Hill) is published in English, Chinese, and Russian.
www.CourageBuilders.com
Permission is given to publish this article in print or online
if you include author’s byline. You may edit for space and
audience. MailTo:Collie@CourageBuilders.com
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