The ability to communicate well impacts everything we do at work. Expertise in what I call Conversational Leadership extends even beyond work.
“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” James Humes
A critical element of Conversational Leadership is whether you’re most often asking questions or giving advice.
Advice As Pain
While I don’t have the research reference to share with you, a friend who studies the brain recently shared with me that giving advice lights up the same area of the brain that pain does. Ouch!