The Leader as Communicator: Strategies and Tactics to Build Loyalty, Focus Effort, and Spark Creativity

by Robert Mai, Alan Akerson

This insightful book demonstrates how to become a stronger, more confident leader -- one who can use communication to build alignment, enthusiasm, and productivity. In turbulent times, the ability to communicate with power and purpose becomes a crucial leadership competency. Smart executives realize that leadership communication isn’t a matter of "making nice," but a strategic necessity. Organized around an original model defining the important communication roles a leader must fill, The Leader as Communicator examines roles as diverse The book presents case studies of organizations including Cadillac, Emerson, and Saturn, plus dozens of other examples. Packed with strategies and tactics showing how leaders can shape the communications climate of their organizations, The Leader as Communicator culminates with assessment exercises that let readers measure their own communication skills.

288 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2003

Reviews

[Jennifer Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic read. highly recommend for anyone in a leadership role. communication is key to great leadership folks!

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good solid thoughts on leadership in organizations today. Specifically working to establish communities of workers. One of my favorite concepts in this book was the idea of creating a shared story and letting employees have the opportunity to co-write the company story.

[Elizabeth]

As seen in FYI: For Your Improvement.