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Here are powerful communication skills that separate the BEST LEADERS from the rest. Effective communication is a hallmark of exceptional leadership. Leaders who excel in this skill inspire trust, build strong teams, and drive meaningful results. Here are seven powerful communication skills that distinguish the best leaders: Active Listening Great leaders prioritize listening to understand rather than respond. They pay attention to verbal and nonverbal cues, ask clarifying questions, and show empathy, creating an environment where team members feel heard and valued. Clear and Concise Messaging They articulate ideas in a simple, focused manner. Avoiding jargon and ambiguity ensures their messages resonate and are easily understood by diverse audiences. Emotional Intelligence Leaders with high emotional intelligence adapt their communication style to the needs and emotions of their audience, fostering trust and collaboration. Storytelling Engaging leaders use stories to convey vision, values, and purpose. Stories make messages memorable and inspire action by connecting emotionally with their audience. Constructive Feedback They provide feedback that is timely, specific, and solution-oriented, focusing on growth and development while maintaining a positive tone. Nonverbal Communication Leaders are mindful of their body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice, ensuring they align with their verbal messages to reinforce trust and authenticity. Adaptability Exceptional leaders tailor their communication style based on the situation, audience, and context, demonstrating cultural and interpersonal awareness. Mastering these skills not only enhances leadership effectiveness but also strengthens team engagement and organizational success. At Innovation Bazar, I equip leaders with necessary and applicable skills and mindset to communicate effectively, inspire their teams, and drive meaningful change. Interested in learning more? Reach out for a conversation! #Leadership #communication #transformation #innovation #feedback #adaptibility #impact #training #coaching #consulting #innovationbazar #maryamdaryabegi

To get ahead in the business world, it’s not enough to think strategically. You also have to effectively communicate those ideas. There are several ways to do this, including: => elevating the conversation to focus on the big picture and broader context, => being forward-looking in your comments, => anticipating the effects of potential decisions, => connecting disparate concepts, => simplifying complex issues, using metaphors and analogies, => stimulating dialogue with questions, showing you are informed, => actively listening, and seeking feedback. #leadership #strategicthinker #innovationbazar #maryamdaryabegi VIA: HBR https://lnkd.in/eQpRc-rR

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 Today, I'm reflecting on gratitude—the cornerstone of connection, growth, and resilience. I’m thankful for the incredible people I’ve had the privilege to work with, the challenges that have sparked innovation, and the opportunities to learn and grow alongside such inspiring minds. As Professor Brené Brown reminds us: "What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude." I carry this sentiment with me every day, appreciating the support, insights, and collaboration of my network. To my network: thank you for your support, insights, and collaboration. Whether we’ve worked on a project together, exchanged ideas, or connected through a shared vision, I am grateful for the value you bring to my journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with joy, warmth, and moments of gratitude. Let’s continue to create, innovate, and make an impact together! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Community #Innovation

To ensure a team of coaches embraces shared values, I prioritize open communication and alignment sessions. In these sessions, we collaboratively define our values, coaching philosophy, and approaches. Regular check-ins, feedback, and continuous learning reinforce our principles. My top core value is integrity—ensuring honesty, transparency, and principled behavior with both clients and the team of coaches. - Maryam Daryabegi, Innovation Bazar Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQvKqUY6 @ForbesCoaches #forbes #forbescoachescouncil #executivecoach #maryamdaryabegi #innovationbazar #expertpanel

In an era of rapid disruption, purposeful play equips executives with the mindset to adapt, innovate, and thrive by experimenting in a low-risk environment. Unlike performing, which prioritizes achieving excellence, or practicing, which focuses on skill improvement, play creates space for open-ended exploration and discovery. This mindset fosters innovation, adaptability, and creativity—critical skills for navigating complex challenges. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson highlights the contrast between learning and performance environments, noting that real growth often happens through imperfection and experimentation. This principle is especially relevant for leaders adopting emerging technologies like generative AI. A case study at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business demonstrated the power of play in a pass/fail course on generative AI. Students worked collaboratively on real-world business challenges, experimenting with AI tools to create innovative solutions. Free from the pressure of performance, they embraced failure, learned quickly, and gained confidence in leveraging AI effectively. Inside your organization, make it safe for teams to experiment with new technologies. Provide time, tools, and rough guidelines—but skip specific objectives or demands for outcomes. Let them explore and have fun. Join them. Screw up. Smile. Share. You'll be surprised by what you learn and how it ignites your hunger to learn more. In today’s disruptive landscape, purposeful play isn’t just a luxury—it’s a leadership necessity. #Innovation #Collaboration #SkillsandLearning VIA: MITSMR https://mitsmr.com/3NBjLwf

🌟 Embracing Strategic Constancy for Sustainable Growth 🌟 In an environment of constant change, agility is often touted as the key to success. While it's crucial to adapt quickly to technological advances and market changes, the reality is that the pace of change can outstrip an organization’s ability to respond. This can lead to competitive disadvantages, a narrow focus on immediate gains, and organizational disarray. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a client in the financial industry where we embraced a balanced approach—leveraging both agility and stability. Together, we identified the core aspects of their business model: their core values, customer relationships, brand identity, and key competencies. By anchoring the strategy in these enduring factors, we established a framework of strategic constancy. Key Highlights: Stability: We deepened this bank's competitive advantage by reinforcing its commitment to its core values and enhancing customer relationships, creating a strong foundation for its operations. Agility: At the same time, we implemented agile methodologies to adapt to market fluctuations, allowing for rapid iteration and responsiveness to customer feedback. This dual approach enabled the organization to navigate a volatile environment while remaining true to its mission and vision. The results? A sustainable growth trajectory and enhanced resilience in the face of uncertainty. As we continue to explore the balance between stability and agility, I believe that organizations that focus on strategic constancy will emerge stronger and more competitive. What strategies have you implemented to achieve this balance in your organization? Share your thoughts below! 📢 #StrategicConstancy #Agility #FinancialServices #Leadership #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #innovationbazar

⚡ Excited to share my journey with the talented science and engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology as we dive into innovation and entrepreneurship courses. ⚡ In "Innovation-Design-and-Entrepreneurship 401", we’re delving into the core elements of the innovation process—from identifying entrepreneurial value and developing value propositions to understanding product-market fit. Students are encouraged to develop business pitches, laying the groundwork for comprehensive plans in "Innovation-Design-and-Entrepreneurship 402", and gearing up for the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition. 🚀 Honored to be part of their journey and thrilled to see their ideas come to life! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StevensInstituteOfTechnology #FutureLeaders #DigitalTransformation #AnsaryEntrepreneurshipCompetition #scienceandengineering #Fall2024 @FollowStevens

For a business leader, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day details and inadvertently make things more complicated than they need to be. Whether it’s overloading team members with too much information or creating processes for no reason, adding unnecessary complexity can often hinder a team’s productivity and negatively impact morale. Simplifying your approach to leadership can help you make clearer decisions, communicate more effectively, and inspire your team to work smarter, not harder. Along with fellow Forbes Coaches Council members, I highlight seven common strategies leaders can use to lead with greater focus and clarity. 1. Not Clarifying When You’re Thinking Out Loud 2. Being An ‘Over-The-Shoulder’ Leader 3. Deeming Everything Urgent 4. Going Into Too Much Detail 5. Losing Sight Of The Strategic Vision 6. Not Adapting Your Leadership Style 7. Confusing The Means With The Ends @ForbesCoaches http://bit.ly/4h9WCP3 #Productivity #EffectiveLeadership #TeamSuccess #FocusAndClarity #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipTips #ForbesCoachesCouncil #expertpanel

In times of crisis or disappointment, how leaders communicate can significantly impact team morale and trust. Transparency is essential. Without it, the team may feel misled, hindering their ability to move forward. Although delivering bad news is never easy, there are effective ways to avoid pitfalls when initiating these difficult conversations. In this article, Forbes Coaches Council members and I offer insights into common mistakes leaders make when delivering bad news to their teams and why it's so important to avoid these missteps. @ForbesCoaches #ExpertPanel #ForbesCouncilsMember #leadership #maryamdaryabegi #innovationbazar https://lnkd.in/dMHavfCB