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Executives often make communication mistakes. Are you aware of these common pitfalls?

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Communication is a vital skill for any executive, but it can also be a source of frustration, misunderstanding, and conflict. Whether you are communicating with your team, your peers, your customers, or your stakeholders, you need to avoid some common pitfalls that can undermine your message, your credibility, and your relationships. In this article, we will discuss six communication mistakes that executives often make and how to avoid them.

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Cindy DeHaven, ACC, CPC

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1 Lack of clarity

One of the most common communication mistakes is being vague, ambiguous, or unclear about your purpose, expectations, or goals. This can lead to confusion, wasted time, missed opportunities, or poor performance. To avoid this, you need to communicate with clarity and specificity. Use simple and direct language, avoid jargon and acronyms, and provide examples and evidence to support your points. Make sure you state your main idea clearly, explain why it matters, and what you want your audience to do or think.

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One thing I also found helpful is to slow down the pace and pause between thoughts. When speaking to an audience about your message for the first time they need time to absorb the information. Remember you’ve most likely lived with the message for longer and can easily relate to it unlike your audience who might be learning about the information for the first time. Slow down and don’t use jargon you will confuse your audience and they will become frustrated.

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2 Lack of empathy

Another common communication mistake is being insensitive, indifferent, or dismissive of your audience's needs, feelings, or perspectives. This can lead to resentment, resistance, or mistrust. To avoid this, you need to communicate with empathy and respect. Try to understand your audience's motivations, challenges, and emotions, and acknowledge them in your message. Use positive and supportive language, avoid criticism and blame, and express appreciation and recognition. Show that you care about your audience and their success.

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3 Lack of feedback

A third common communication mistake is being unresponsive, defensive, or closed-minded to feedback from your audience. This can lead to misunderstanding, conflict, or missed learning opportunities. To avoid this, you need to communicate with openness and curiosity. Seek feedback from your audience regularly, listen actively and attentively, and ask questions to clarify and explore. Respond to feedback constructively and appreciatively, and show that you are willing to learn and improve. Use feedback as a way to build trust and rapport.

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4 Lack of consistency

A fourth common communication mistake is being inconsistent, contradictory, or unreliable in your message or actions. This can lead to confusion, doubt, or loss of credibility. To avoid this, you need to communicate with consistency and integrity. Make sure your message aligns with your values, vision, and strategy, and that it is coherent and logical. Avoid changing your message frequently or without explanation, and follow through on your promises and commitments. Show that you are trustworthy and dependable.

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There is a lot of research that leaders who overcommunicate are more effective than those who undercommunicate. Being consistent on the same message makes it easier for others to become aware of what is happening. Most people have a lot of distractions in their lives. Hearing a message multiple times using multiple mediums helps the message to sink in.

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5 Lack of adaptation

A fifth common communication mistake is being rigid, inflexible, or insensitive to the context, situation, or audience of your communication. This can lead to ineffectiveness, irrelevance, or offense. To avoid this, you need to communicate with adaptation and awareness. Consider the purpose, tone, style, and channel of your communication, and how they suit the occasion, environment, and culture. Adjust your message according to the needs, preferences, and expectations of your audience, and use appropriate examples, stories, and humor. Show that you are versatile and respectful.

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6 Lack of engagement

A sixth common communication mistake is being boring, dull, or uninteresting in your communication. This can lead to disinterest, distraction, or disengagement. To avoid this, you need to communicate with engagement and enthusiasm. Use clear and compelling language, avoid unnecessary details and repetition, and highlight the benefits and value of your message. Use visual aids, gestures, and voice modulation to enhance your delivery, and invite interaction and participation from your audience. Show that you are passionate and confident.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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