No scientist or engineer will go far without the ability to clearly communicate their work whether written or spoken. It’s tempting to ignore that English class but the skills you learn there could easily be the ones that get you hired, promoted, or funded—and not just for managers!
Do your employees and leadership team know what is most important to you? Does it feel like others around you are always crying wolf? Do you always know what your single most crucial task is? Clear communication can be the key to keeping priorities clear and yourself and your colleagues free of distraction.
We often get into the habit of avoiding exactly the thing we want to be doing. It may be daunting, intimidating, or overwhelming. The key is to find the smallest bit of forward momentum.
