Obstacle: Negative emotions and body language can throw your team off message. They may become more concerned with how you are acting, than with listening to what you are trying to communicate to them.
Leadership and communication are the top two in-demand soft skills, according to a 2018 LinkedIn survey. Yet many leaders still struggle with their communication. Dr. Lisa Steelman, Associate Professor at Florida Tech, says, “Communication is one of the most critical leadership skills, yet one of the most poorly developed.”