Communications

Even difficult conversations are easier and more productive when you use story telling and images.

Female leader showing empathy in communication

Why Empathy in Communication Doesn’t Always Lead to Action at Work

Empathy in Communication Is One of the Most Important—and Misunderstood—Leadership Skills. You have heard how important empathy in communication is. You try to understand what someone is dealing with.You listen.You acknowledge their perspective. And in the moment, the conversation feels productive. But then—nothing changes. The issue comes back.The behavior doesn’t shift.The situation stays the same. It can be confusing. Because you’re doing what you’ve been told works:understand people, validate their experience, and support them. So why isn’t it leading to…

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a leader who understands how to communicate so your team listens

How to Communicate So Your Team Listens (Without Repeating Yourself Constantly)

Learning how to communicate so your team listens is a process that leads to real alignment. Trying to figure out how to communicate so your team listens is where most leaders get stuck. We all receive hundreds—if not thousands—of messages every day.We constantly filter what matters from what doesn’t. Think about it: you probably don’t remember everything your boss said over the last few weeks.The same is happening on your team. Good communication accounts for the fact that memory is…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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