What do you do if your team members are resistant to your leadership communication?

3 Align your communication goals

The third step is to align your communication goals with your team members' goals. This means that you need to communicate the purpose, value, and benefits of your messages, feedback, or instructions, and how they relate to your team members' roles, responsibilities, and aspirations. By showing how your communication supports your team members' growth, development, and performance, you can increase their buy-in, commitment, and motivation.

4 Engage your team members in communication

The fourth step is to engage your team members in communication, rather than imposing it on them. This means that you need to create a two-way dialogue, where you invite their input, feedback, and suggestions, and acknowledge their contributions. By involving your team members in communication, you can foster a sense of ownership, empowerment, and trust, and encourage them to share their ideas, opinions, and concerns.

5 Monitor and improve your communication

The fifth step is to monitor and improve your communication, based on the results and feedback you receive. This means that you need to measure the effectiveness of your communication, by tracking indicators such as understanding, agreement, action, and satisfaction. By evaluating your communication, you can identify what works well and what needs improvement, and make adjustments accordingly.

6 Seek support and guidance

The sixth step is to seek support and guidance from others who can help you improve your leadership communication. This could include mentors, coaches, peers, or experts who can offer you advice, feedback, or resources. By learning from others, you can gain new insights, skills, and perspectives that can enhance your communication competence and confidence.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?