As mentioned before, communication is accomplished with more than just words. The more of the previous leadership skills you develop, the more you will make an impact. In addition, the bigger the impact, the greater the positive change you can create.
Impact is created by a number of intangible factors:
- A confident bearing, tempered by a kindly manner
- A strong sense of justice, tempered by mercy
- A strong intellect, tempered by the willingness to learn
- A strong sense of emotion, tempered by self-control
- A strong ability to communicate, tempered by the ability to listen
- A strong insistence on following the rules, tempered by flexibility
- A strong commitment to innovation, tempered by situational reality
- A strong commitment to your followers, tempered by the ability to lead
Above all: maintain a strong personal commitment to your vision.