Great leaders stand out in a crowd – we’ve all seen them. They are authentic. They are inspirational. They communicate clearly. Don’t waste a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership muscle with a sloppy communication style by following these three tips:

Great Leaders...Win Hearts and Minds
Share more than facts. Inspire people by sharing a little bit of who you are and what matters to you. Showing a slightly vulnerable side will make you relatable and help you build a more motivated team.

Great Leaders…Rock First Impressions
A research report from New York University found that we make 11 major decisions about one another in the first seven seconds of meeting. Whether it's a one-on-one encounter or a formal presentation, make a big impact in those first seven seconds.  

Great Leaders…Ditch Corporate Lingo
Audiences tune out when they hear corporate speak and technical content that they don’t understand. Don’t waste an opportunity. Use anecdotes, analogies and pictures to tell stories. Keep it simple to drive understanding.