A Mixed Message is No Message at All...

Leadership thought for the day... A mixed message is no message at all I think we'd all agree that leadership is driven by communication and communication is about a message. A leader's message drives and resources his/her results and is the greatest contriubutor to accomplished goals. In order for a message to be heard it must possess and exude clarity. As a matter of fact I would go as far as to say that a mixed message is no message at all. I recently observed a leader send out a mix of messages about his feelings concerning a certain circumstance in his life. Three different times the leader had a public platform to share about this situation and three different messages made their way to the ears of the hearers. By the third sharing, those who had been present at all three were unclear at best concerning the feelings and attitude of the leader. The unvarnished message was stolen by shades of gray. I am still not sure how this person really feels about the matter. Word to the wise: If the message is unclear, it is not time to go public. Be patient and let it simmer. It will save a lot of time and energy in the long run and the results will be worth it. Lead for a change...