Building Leader Communication Skills in the New Year
By Abigail Greenheck
January 2023
The percentage of engaged workers in the United States declined in 2021 for the first time in more than a decade, according to Gallup. So, it’s not a surprise to hear how many employees are “quiet quitting” or even leaving organizations altogether.
Leaders with strong communication skills play a critical role in engaging — or reengaging — with employees, building trust, developing stronger connections with employees, partners and customers, and inspiring action.
It’s our job as communication professionals to coach leaders to develop the communication skills needed to help turn the tide on employee engagement in 2023. Strong communication skills take continual practice, even for the most senior leaders. Focusing on these three key areas for skill development can increase a leader’s effectiveness.
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Abigail Greenheck
Abigail Greenheck is a Group SVP at Beehive Strategic Communication. She has more than 15 years of experience in the PR and advertising industry, with a primary focus in strategic communication. Greenheck has extensive experience in change management communication and developing channel-agnostic strategies that effectively engage key audiences.
