Let’s face it, being a good communicator is paramount in the advertising industry. To develop your team’s communication skills, you must listen. As their confidence in your ability to hear them flourishes, they will become more confident and effective.
“As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people’s ideas are often better than your own.” – Amy Poehler
Always ensure your team knows that your door is always open. Make conversation a two-way street. If they see that you can share your concerns, they will share theirs.
Always listen, it is often all too easy to get distracted and simply not hear what your people are saying. Listening is not necessarily the easiest trait to have. It is important not just to listen, but to make sure that the person to whom you are communicating, sees that you are listening.
How irritating is it when speaking to someone to have them gazing around the room or looking past you? A great example of a good listener is Bill Clinton. When he was President, he was famous for making people feel like they were the most important person in the room when speaking to him.