By Azuka Otuya | Submitted On May 22, 2012
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Expert Author Azuka Otuya
We often find ourselves in leadership positions in various capacities. This ranges from leadership at family level to organizational and national level. At whatever level one finds himself in leadership position, there is naturally the urge to excel leadership-wise. Nevertheless, …show more content…
The most common ways are through speaking, writing, visual image and body language. It could also be on the basis of organization 's relationship (formal or informal), or on the basis of the organizational flow of information. Regardless of the method used, the goal of communication is the same; the common goals are to change behavior, get action, ensure understanding, persuade, or to give and get information. Communication is ineffective when it does not achieve the intended goal. This in turn leads to ineffective leadership for leaders. Therefore, to communicate effectively, one must realize and accept that clear communication is always a two-way process. It 's not enough to speak clearly, but to make sure that you are being heard and …show more content…
These Three Components are used to send clear and concise messages. They are also used to receive and correctly understand messages sent to us. It is often confusing when the verbal component says "yes" for instance and the non-verbal shows "no." To communicate effectively, one must align the three components of communication to portray the message being passed across.
Effective Verbal Messages should be brief, clearly understandable and organized. They should be free of jargon and do not create resistance in the listener. Nonverbal messages, on the other hand, are the primary way that we communicate emotions. They are evident in our facial expression, postures and gestures. Para-verbal communication refers to the messages that we transmit through the tone, pitch, and pacing of our voices. For example, expressions like "I am sorry" may not really be understood to mean what it is intended when it is said in harsh