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This is a guest post from Devin Morrissey. He has been a dishwasher, a business owner, and everything in between. You can follow him on Twitter.

There are many different elements that come together to create a successful leader. One of the most important is communication. Both communication style and the means with which you communicate can separate a mediocre boss from a great leader.

When managing a number of people, it is easy to fall into autopilot mode and not take into account that you are responsible for individuals rather than just one group. Each person under your management may have different styles of communication. For example, millennials are typically more comfortable conversing electronically while baby boomers would prefer a phone call or face-to-face conversation with their supervisor. However, generational generalizations may get you into trouble here. [Read more…] about Tailoring Your Communication Style to Your Workforce

Today’s COMMUNICATION post – by Erik Tyler

I’d like to start with a question. But before I pose that question, I want to encourage you to actually answer it. From the very beginning here on asmithblog.com, I’ve been championing the importance of experimentation in the learning process. In short, those who are willing to engage and take risks will remember and grow. Those who feel that experimental learning is beneath them, or that it is a waste of time – well, they won’t remember or grow, at least not nearly to the degree as those who are willing to be participants in the process.

And now for that question:

How would you describe
your communication style
in three words or less?

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Grab a piece of paper, a sticky note or your Notes app right now and jot down 1 – 3 separate words that you feel best describe your own communication style. As you assess yourself, determine to be neither unduly flattering nor modest. Being honest about both your strengths and weaknesses is essential to maximizing your potential.