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Introverted leadership communication has some very special challenges and responsibilities. We know that all leaders must communicate well. Yet introverted leaders must remember to take the following steps every day.

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Introverted Leadership Communication: Must Do’s!

For years people debated whether introverts can lead. Thankfully we have moved on from that. Of course introverts can lead. The issue is their introverted leadership communication style. In coaching sessions with introvert leaders, I have discovered the following essential steps for their success. These steps fall into two categories.

Communicating Knowledge & Information

• Be keenly aware of deadlines. The people you lead need information you have. They need it long before the completion deadline. So give them a break. Show them you are open to questions along the way. Communicate far in advance of the deadline. They don’t want to fail.

• Collaborate. Sometimes those you lead need to collaborate with you. They need you to communicate in a back and forth manner with them to solve problems. Too much silence in these moments falls short of what they need.

• Initiate conversation. To lead different personality types, you must reach out to them. If you assume they need nothing unless they come to you, you will face sudden crises and wonder why.

If there is one word that summarizes introverted leadership communication responsibilities, that word is “sooner.”

Communicating to Lead & Sustain Morale

1. Recognize talents out loud. Leading and sustain morale requires your to applaud team members’ talents. It makes team members feel that they — as individuals — truly belong.

2. Communicate empathy. Don’t label people who need empathy as immature and needy. Everyone has needs. The bonds that you create through empathy remove obstacles and increases productivity. If you are silent when others are having trouble, it feels like abandonment. They think you just don’t care. Read more at When is silence golden and when is it not?

3. Show frequent appreciation. Don’t wait for employee appreciation day. Show appreciation frequently to build and sustain morale. As much as you want more silence and private time, employees want and value your appreciation.

Leadership is all about influence and that depends on trust. One of the strongest ways to build that trust, is to step outside of your comfort zone and serve those you lead. As they see you taking this generous step, their trust and appreciation for you grows.

From my professional experience to your success,
Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™

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