Communication
Effective communication is crucial for successful leadership. Our expert contributors provide tips and techniques to enhance your communication skills. Learn how to actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and foster open communication within your team. Gain insights into the importance of listening in building trust, resolving conflicts, and making informed decisions. Learn how to articulate your vision, convey ideas clearly, and foster open dialogue within your team. Learn about various aspects of communication, from public speaking and persuasive writing to active listening and non-verbal cues. Strengthen your leadership by becoming a better listener and improving your communication.
Burnout Isn’t the Problem, Capacity Is
Burnout has become a badge of honor in business. We talk about it like it’s inevitable, just part of being driven, ambitious, and successful. But burnout isn’t proof of hard work. It’s proof of a...
7 Simple Communication Habits That Help Leaders Build Trust and Influence
When you think of leadership communication do you picture the big moments like Steve Jobs unveiling a new Apple product, the Prime Minister addressing the nation, or the CEO making an announcement...
Why We Talk Past Each Other and How to Truly Connect
We live in a world overflowing with communication, yet so many of our conversations leave us feeling unseen, unheard, or not understood. From leadership meetings to relationships and family...
From Silence to Signal – How Podcasting Helped Me Find and Amplify My Voice
I can still remember the feel of a cassette tape in my hand, the soft click as it slotted into the stereo, the tense excitement as I hovered my finger over the pause button, waiting for the next song...
The Invisible Contract of Leadership – The Unspoken Pact You’ve Already Made
In an age obsessed with performance, too many leaders are succeeding on paper while their organizations quietly erode from within. Integrity isn’t just a value, it’s a system. Discover why...
Why World Communication Week Matters – Healing Humanity One Conversation at a Time
Every word we speak carries power, whether it connects or divides, heals or harms, silences or sets free. World Communication Week, recognized around the world each year from November 1 through...
When the People You Need Most Walk Away – Understanding Fight Response and Founder Isolation
There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes when you finally stop pretending you’re fine, and the people around you take a step back. You’ve just closed Series A. The board wants 3x growth.
Legacy vs. Vision – Why Future-Focused Leaders Inspire Trust and Action
Most leaders rely on their past achievements to build credibility, but truly memorable communicators inspire with what comes next. When you shift from speaking about legacy to sharing vision, you...
The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything – From Problem Solver to Condition Creator
You know the answer. You could solve this problem in five minutes. You think that by solving the problem, you are helping the team. Maybe you would in the short term. Definitely not in the long term...
Humanizing AI – The Secret to Building Technology People Actually Trust
As artificial intelligence advances, trust has become the missing ingredient in user adoption. This article reveals why humanizing AI through empathy, transparency, and emotional design is the key to...
How to Unmask the Hidden Forces of Miscommunication
Miscommunication isn’t just about words, it’s shaped by fears, stress responses, and the invisible masks we wear in everyday conversations. Discover how Kendall’s Life Languages™ Framework helps reveal these hidden...
5 Keys to Running an Effective 30‑Minute Meeting
Too often, meetings are scheduled for longer than needed. Short, focused meetings take skill to develop, and by practising this important habit, you will eliminate wasted time. A well-run 30-minute...
Purpose, People, and Performance – The Human Equation of Resilient Leadership
In my last two Brainz articles, I explored how leaders are navigating a world defined by constant change. In The Triple Crisis of 2025, we identified the three forces reshaping leadership, strategy...
The Power of Personality Recognition in Teams – Why the 'Wayz to Lead' Assessment Changes Everything
Ever wonder why one teammate craves structure and detailed plans while another thrives on last-minute inspiration and spontaneous action? Or why one person’s blunt “just being honest” feedback feels...
The Cost of Silence – Why Psychological Safety Is a Business Imperative
When employees stay silent out of fear, organizations lose more than just ideas, they lose trust, innovation, and growth. In this powerful article, Clint Aams explores how creating psychological safety...
