In order for a Leader to gain support and get the best from their people especially during challenging situations they need to be able to Communicate Effectively.
To Communicate Effectively you have to start off by stating where the team/organization/company is today (Reality), where you want it to be (Vision), and how to get there (Direction).
Reality – A current status update along with the results of recent past efforts to include both the highlights and lowlights.
Vision – A very clear and vivid description of what their capable of accomplishing and convey the belief it’s possible.
Direction – Some ideas and examples of what it would take to get there.
The Leaders reality must display empathy, the vision needs to be compelling, and the direction needs to be plausible. Throughout you must also show the support and desire for additional input and ownership from everyone involved.
About willieryder
Willie Ryder spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps working in Communications and Information Technology in multiple different Leadership roles. He then went to work at Microsoft where he has been for almost 15 years now working in Engineer, Manager, and Leadership roles.
Willie is very passionate about his personal and professional development and also helping others grow. Especially our next generation. He was an active member in Toastmasters for 8 years where he worked on his Communications and Leadership skills and has mentored many others in these areas.
Willie has been a year round youth basketball coach at www.YesICanBasketball.com for 13 years where he has had the wonderful opportunity to work with and coach 100's of kids of all ages. The past 6 years he has regularly volunteered to speak about character traits and mentor kids at the nearby public elementary schools. Over the last 3 years he has been a volunteer mentor with the nonprofit organization www.RightMovesForYouth.org where he tries to make a positive impact on some of the local High School students.
Willie has been married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, a son, and a Siberian Husky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, attending and serving at Elevation Church, Coaching youth basketball, Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Running.
Willie Ryder - A Dreamer on a Journey 