A Leaders Role in Communicating
Communication is a skill that every individual should work on growing. James C. Humes, author and presidential speechwriter, describes, “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” In any leadership, role communication is essential in developing relationships and carrying out various tasks. Communication is something you are never not doing and is a vital characteristic of any leader. Through communication, leaders inspire and motivate people to follow. At the same time, there are many definitions of leadership. Leadership can be anyone who inspires action and change. Great leaders, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and numerous others, are prime examples of good communications.
Leaders communicate through various mediums, such as social media, personal interaction, mass communication, public speaking, etc. According to the Harvard Business School, there are 8 Essential Leadership Communication Skills:
Ability to Adapt Your Communication Style
Active Listening
Transparency
Clarity
Ability to Ask Open-Ended Questions
Empathy
Open Body Language
Receiving and Implementing Feedback
These communication skills are continually developing over time through intentional practice. As a public relations specialist, I find all eight communication skills to be essential. The ability to adapt communication styles across various mediums allows you to reach target audiences. Actively listening to your audience helps best serve the individuals you are trying to reach through your brand. Transparency and clarity build trust with the audience. Asking worthwhile questions keeps individuals active and involved. Empathy and body language help public relations specialists represent the brand and connect on a deeper level. Lastly, receiving and Implementing feedback is necessary for growing the brand you represent. Whether you are actively pursuing leadership or representing a brand, these communication skills will be essential in conveying your message as a changemaker.
Welcome to my first blog!
My name is Hannah Tudor, and I am a communication strategist, public relations specialist, leader, and overall changemaker. I am excited to embark on this new way of communicating and documenting what it means to be a changemaker. My heart is with serving others and helping promote change within our world. I live by Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” as it reminds me every day that my actions have the power to inspire many. This blog will educate, empower, and bring you along with what it means to be a changemaker in your field.
In a rapidly evolving society, learning to be a changemaker, communication strategist, and public relations specialist has developed into my passion. In my 19 years of life, I have defined that building relationships and cultivating change is essential to driving the world forward. Creating an environment where people are happy, connected, and united is something I strive to create every day. Nevertheless, I am not perfect, and life is complicated. After all nobody imagined we would be going through a global pandemic in 2020. Similar to past challenges, the world has persisted in showing hope in uncertain times. In an ever changing society adaptable, innovative, and risk-seeking leaders drive change in society. Uncertainty is when leaders rise to the occasion and develop plans to help people move towards. Many leaders’ actions have inspired me to lead, take action, build relationships, and help others lead.
My future career goals include working with nonprofits and education fields in PR or private-sector communications. Communications and public relations play a hand in and hand. My experience with social media and various organizations, such as #ICANHELP, GoodWorkHouse, #Digital4Good, Facebook, and Twitter, has given me the skills to be successful as a communication strategist. Communication is essential for any leader and is needed to be a successful changemaker. To me, being a changemaker can be as big as becoming president or as small as a random act of kindness. Understanding your definition of changemaking can help drive success in your field. So join me as we embark on a journey of reflection, growth, and empowerment to be the change we want to see in this world!