Having brillant ideas, but can't get them across won't get you anywhere
Posted by: Claudia Raab in New Public Speaking on
Feb 25, 2009
"You can have brillant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere."
Lee Iacocca
As the former CEO of Chrysler, Lee Iacocca knows exactly what he is talking about. Having to lead and manage an entire emporium you not only carry the responsibility for thousands of people and their families, you need to motivate and activate them to persue and achieve a common goal while being permanently pressured by time and money. That's when you need excellent communication skills and not only your technical expertise.
The secret? Your message has to be clear and precise. You need to have a plan for your company and your people in place and you need your team to know this plan. Successfull execution of this plan depends on your ability to clearly communicate your ideas. Only then will you and your team be successful.
What is true for people and organisations like Lee Iacocca and Chrysler is equally true for you and your team in a small business or practise: If you have an idea of how to become even more successful, you need to be able to pass this message on to your team so they understand. You need to chose the right words, the right tone and send the right message using perfect body language.
As much as you have to be up to date when it comes to your technical expertise you need to be up to date when it comes to your communication skills.
It's easy, doesn't cost much time, doesn't cost much money! Invest in yourself! Get in touch with Claudia by calling 0425 785 413 or get in touch with Celine via email celine.dubois@raabconsulting.com. We'll help you to get ideas across and be successful.