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Study 3 Leadership Communication with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

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01
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What is leadership communication?

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It is the ongoing exchange of information that helps people understand a shared purpose, coordinate work, raise concerns, and make decisions.

02
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What three things should a clear message explain?

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A clear message makes it easy to identify what matters, why it matters, and what happens next.

03
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What should a leader consider about purpose and audience before communicating?

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Consider what the audience should understand, decide, or do, what they already know, and what matters to them.

04
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How can a leader make a requested action specific?

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State who is responsible for what and by when, so people can understand their responsibilities and deadlines.

05
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What should a decision summary include?

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Summarize the rationale, the decision, its owner, and any open questions. Written follow-ups help teams remember agreements and reduce ambiguity.

06
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What sequence can guide active listening?

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Pay attention, withhold judgment, reflect, clarify, summarize, and then share.

07
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How can a leader reflect a speaker’s concern accurately?

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Restate the main idea and check whether you understood it correctly, rather than assuming your interpretation is accurate.

08
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Does active listening mean agreeing with the speaker?

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Listening does not require agreement; it requires understanding the other person’s perspective accurately enough to respond to the real issue.

09
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What can leaders adapt to suit an audience?

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Adapt the level of detail, language, format, tone, and timing to the audience and purpose without changing the underlying facts.

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How should a leader communicate during uncertainty?

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State what is known, what remains unknown, and when people will receive an update.

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How should a leader raise a concern during disagreement?

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Describe observable facts and their impact, ask for the other person’s perspective, and listen before proposing a solution.

12
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What is the difference between a position and an interest?

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A position is what someone says they want; an interest is the underlying concern or need behind that position.