What is communication? There are several important aspects including the message, the medium, the context and the filter. But the objective is being able to equate the intended message with the received message. If your audience does not understand what you intended to communicate, then there is a problem!
Leaders must know how to communicate effectively to many types of people and in many settings. I would encourage you, as a current or future leader, to understand what effective communication really means, evaluate your current communication skills and then work to develop those skills every time you have the opportunity. This includes facing your fears of public speaking!
In Matthew 28, Jesus gives His 'great commission': 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
How can we obey His commission without learning how to communicate? Making disciples and teaching must be basic training for every follower of Christ. Remember too that leaders are responsible for communicating the vision, working with people and managing conflict - all of these tasks depend on your ability to communicate effectively!
When we improve our ability to communicate, we increase our ability to lead.
Take a look at this website to begin: http://www.mindtools.com/page8.html The quiz, "How good are your communication skills?" is especially interesting. Then you can begin to put some of these skills into practice!
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