Hats off to A/E/C execs who admit there are weak spots in how top leaders communicate.
It's easy to look at younger staff and generational differences.
The C-suite litmus test for effective leadership is to assess your peers and colleagues.
The upper echelons of your org chart are no different than the rank and file.
You know, the person who shows 20 pictures of his kids in a meeting.
Or the executive who misses subtle clues that others aren't paying attention.
Maybe your highly proficient peers are talking over decision-makers in meetings.
Think about top managers, directors, principals, and yourself.
Do you know today's strategies around building trust, consensus, and influence?
They must have new tools for conflict resolution and concise agendas in meetings.
Can you share a mesmerizing story?
Are you overdue for a communications refresher and new skills?
Why?
Why not?
Why not this?
Why not now?