Why Leaders Need To Communicate Effectively w/ David Firth
Are you treating communication as just a technical skill, or as a mindset of service?
Meet David Firth!
Communication isn't just a set of skills to perform—it's a fundamental mindset to inhabit. In this episode, David Firth, an author, speaker, and organizational consultant with over 30 years of experience helps teams and executives transform their messaging.
Meet David Firth!
Communication isn't just a set of skills to perform—it's a fundamental mindset to inhabit. In this episode, David Firth, an author, speaker, and organizational consultant with over 30 years of experience helps teams and executives transform their messaging.
David breaks down why the conventional focus on looking polished or sounding authoritative often falls short. Instead, he advocates for a servant-leadership approach to communication that asks, "so that what happens?" to align conversations with meaningful business and personal outcomes.
He also shares profound insights on managing our internal voice ("Ratty"), overcoming the fear of difficult conversations, and building authentic connection in every sphere of life.
Key Takeaways:
- why IT professionals are particularly in need of communication skills development
- the importance of clear communication in technical work
- communication as a service to others
- mindset over skills in effective communication
- how communication skills support your primary goals
- how communication permeates all aspects of life and relationships
- "The Jewel in the Crown" leadership program
- how communication issues often have human causes
- the importance of asking questions to dissolve assumptions
He also shares profound insights on managing our internal voice ("Ratty"), overcoming the fear of difficult conversations, and building authentic connection in every sphere of life.
Key Takeaways:
- why IT professionals are particularly in need of communication skills development
- the importance of clear communication in technical work
- communication as a service to others
- mindset over skills in effective communication
- how communication skills support your primary goals
- how communication permeates all aspects of life and relationships
- "The Jewel in the Crown" leadership program
- how communication issues often have human causes
- the importance of asking questions to dissolve assumptions
...and so much more!
Connect with David:
Website: https://www.davidfirthconsulting.com/
Additional Resources:
Book: Unconditional Communication: The Power to Connect, Inspire, and Create Together
Website: https://www.davidfirthconsulting.com/
Additional Resources:
Book: Unconditional Communication: The Power to Connect, Inspire, and Create Together
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powerful-communication-skills-for-leadership-success/id1614151066?i=1000788480393
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KDg7vD5fOMgKLJtQJeLia?si=6e9876b396cb484f
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KDg7vD5fOMgKLJtQJeLia
YouTube: https://youtu.be/mutjlch0v0k?si=HcYb4xwCv1YYHq5s
