The Soul of Communication

In essence, communication is defined as an exchange of thoughts and ideas through different mediums to the audience. To utilize communication effectively would require critical thinking to formulate those thoughts and ideas in a more organized manner. 

In the scope of a workplace, the leader has to ensure his or her subordinates can understand the information being presented clearly. How well they perceive the information is paramount as poor communication could create an element of ambiguity that may lead to undesired results and cause a dip in the efficiency of the workplace. 

Being an effective communicator as a leader also requires the capacity to listen to others when they are speaking. It would mean having the ability to not only understand information but also understand the emotions the speaker is conveying. This would not only make the speaker feel heard and therefore invoke a sense of respect but it also creates a deeper connection between the two parties that ultimately leads to a more positive work environment.

To me, effective communication is analogous to speaking a language everyone understands and can be used as a form of respect which validates the necessity of having this skill as a leader.