Speak Boldly, Listen Fiercely

The best communicators aren’t the ones who talk the most — they’re the ones who know when to stop talking. If you want buy-in, clarity, and trust, you’ve got to speak with strength and listen like your leadership depends on it — because it does.

It’s not enough to give orders. Today’s leaders are communicators-in-chief. That means speaking with clarity and conviction — and listening with intention and curiosity. Tellers provide direction, vision, and standards. Listeners create space for ideas, feedback, and innovation. A one-dimensional communicator either dominates or disappears. A balanced communicator builds connection and clarity. Practice this: Before every meeting, ask yourself — What needs to be said? And what needs to be heard? Then do both.