Advanced ARIA (Virtual) | December 2022-Leadership Through Communication

Leadership Through Communication

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In this document, Tom Deas discusses the importance of effective communication in leadership roles. He emphasizes that leadership and communication are closely intertwined, and that nothing great can be achieved without enthusiasm. Deas encourages leaders to focus on collaborative communication rather than individualistic approaches. <br /><br />He also explores various methods of communication, including verbal communication, scheduled newsletters, email/messaging, and social media. Deas prompts readers to consider when and how to use these different methods in different situations.<br /><br />Deas delves into the nonverbal aspects of communication, such as appearance, presence, and gravitas. He highlights the importance of these aspects in conveying messages effectively.<br /><br />Furthermore, Deas emphasizes the importance of active listening, trust, belief, respect, and loyalty in communication. He believes that how leaders communicate determines how others will respond to them.<br /><br />Deas provides tips from Stephen Covey's book "7 Habits of Successful People," including seeking first to understand and then be understood, using clarity, brevity, and repetition, engaging in collaborative conversations, and being transparent.<br /><br />The document also discusses the impact of Zoom on communication opportunities. Positive impacts include enhanced access to speakers, a worldwide audience, lower costs, time efficiency, and convenience. Negative impacts include more distractions, diminished speaker presence, impaired speaker-audience interaction, reduced networking opportunities, and impersonality.<br /><br />In conclusion, Deas reminds leaders that effective communication is an essential aspect of leadership. He prompts readers to share insights they have gained regarding effective communication or any new insights they have for the group.

Keywords

Tom Deas

effective communication

leadership

enthusiasm

collaborative communication

verbal communication

scheduled newsletters

email/messaging

social media

nonverbal communication