The Right Attitude & Communication

The Right Attitude Comes First
How could there be such differing opinions on the same topic? Because there was a difference in attitude. An attitude makes all the difference. The development of a positive attitude is the first conscious step toward becoming an effective leader. Successful leadership cannot be constructed without this crucial building block. Check out the following attitude axioms suggested by the words and actions of Joshua and Caleb:
1. Our attitude determines our approach to life.
2. Our attitude determines our relationship with people.
3. Our attitude is often the only difference between success and failure.
4. Our attitude can turn problems into blessings.
5. Our attitude is not automatically good just because we belong to God.
- The Maxwell Leadership Bible




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Make Communication Clear

The success of your marriage, job and personal relationship all depend greatly on communication. People will not follow you if they don’t know what you want or where you are going. You can be more and more effective communicator if you follow four truths:
1. Simplify your message: The key to effective communication is simplicity. Forget about impressing people with big words or complex sentences. If you want to connect with people, keep it simple.
2. Set the person: As you communicate with people whether individuals or groups- ask yourself these questions: Who is my audience? What are their questions? What needs to be accomplished?
3. Show the truth: Credibility precedes great communication. Believe in what you say. Then live what you say. There is no greater credibility than conviction in action.
4. Seek a response: As you communicate, never forget that the goal of all communication is action. Every time you speak to people, give them something to feel, something to remember, and something to do.
- The 12 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader