Why Clarity Matters in Leadership
When you adopt whatโs often referred to as a “push style” of communication, you are not inviting a debate. Instead, you are making it clear what you need in order to succeed in your role. This might include asking someone to:
โข Honour a commitment
โข Treat you respectfully
โข Meet a critical deadline
Far from being controlling, these are all reasonable requests that create certainty and stability. In fact, people often value directness, as it removes doubt and allows them to respond more effectively.
Practical Steps for Clear Communication
The art of clarity can be developed through communication skills training and applied immediately in day-to-day interactions. The key is to:
โข Know what you want โ Be clear in your own mind before speaking.
โข Be concise โ Fewer words make for a sharper message.
โข Avoid unnecessary reasons โ Over-explaining can invite debate where none is needed.
For example: โI need you to miss day three of the conference so you can complete the plan before the team meeting.โ This approach is direct, respectful, and leaves no room for misunderstanding.
Building Confidence Through Professional Development
Many leaders and professionals hesitate to adopt this style of communication because it feels uncomfortable at first. Thatโs where targeted learning opportunities make a difference. From professional development workshops that provide practical frameworks, to online executive coaching sessions that tailor guidance to individual challenges, structured support helps leaders build both confidence and skill.
At Levati, our Influence for Results programme is designed to provide leaders with hands-on practice in clarity, influence, and impact. Participants walk away better equipped to handle difficult conversations, make strong requests, and set expectations that drive results.
Boost Your Influence Online Course
Influence is a life skill; every choice you make in a conversation greatly impacts the outcome. Throughout the course, we will guide you through which decisions get the most fulfilling results.
You can learn to use these skills for just ยฃ30 (Including VAT) through our ‘Boost Your Influence‘ ONLINE course, making difficult conversations effective and efficient.
Our 11 modules can develop your discourse in both personal and work relationships. It can be taken at your own pace for 12 months, so we recommend referring back with continuous practice.
