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305 7 Poor Communication Skills that Destroy Trust and Teamwork (and the Leadership Skills to Transform these Mistakes)

305 7 Poor Communication Skills that Destroy Trust and Teamwork (and the Leadership Skills to Transform these Mistakes)

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 Have you ever wondered if the way you communicate as a leader could destroy trust with your team? Even well-meaning leaders unintentionally send the wrong message through avoidable communication missteps—and when trust slips, so does performance, engagement, and morale. This episode is your radar check: a chance to spot the subtle mistakes that may be holding your leadership back and start making the small shifts that lead to powerful change. By tuning in, you’ll discover: The seven most common communication habits that destroy trust—and how to fix them. Simple, actionable tools like “scheduling the finish” and “responding with regard” to immediately boost clarity and follow-through. Powerful listening and feedback strategies that help your team feel heard, valued, and motivated to perform at their best. Listen now to catch the trust-breaking mistakes you might be missing—and learn exactly how to turn them into connection, clarity, and credibility. Check out: [02:13] – Avoiding Difficult ConversationsLearn how silence can sabotage trust—and get a practical framework (“put the fish on the table”) to address accountability issues with care and clarity. [06:47] – Listening with Curiosity Discover game-changing curiosity questions like “What would a successful outcome do for you?” that help you hear your team fully before jumping to conclusions. [17:41] – Moving Too Fast and Missing Ideas Explore how to “respond with regard” and invite quiet voices and fresh ideas into the conversation without slowing your momentum. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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