5 ways to make your message more succinct

6 things leaders must provide in times of change | What leaders should do to create a great culture | Read more from S. Chris Edmonds on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 25, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [6 things leaders must provide in times of change]( Change is constant in business, writes Kevin Eikenberry, who advises leaders to provide employees with a stable perspective as well as a sense of ownership, time to adjust and hope for the future. "Listen to concerns, and help people see that the future will be bright, and they will succeed through the unknowns," Eikenberry writes. 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ADVERTISEMENT: [] Smarter Communication [] [5 ways to make your message more succinct]( Make sure you are being brief and focused in meetings by writing out your ideas ahead of time, measuring how much time you spend talking and asking for feedback after the meeting, writes executive coach Anne Sugar. "The answer you receive could provide additional insights that you can use for future conversations," Sugar writes. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (5/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Strategies for broaching sensitive topics in meetings]( Prepare to address sensitive topics during meetings by making sure your message is clear and allowing everyone a chance to have their say while being quick to redirect the conversation when a participant gets long-winded, writes Liz Kislik. "Rather than criticizing them for talking too much, acknowledge that they have something to say and shift back to the topic at hand," Kislik writes. 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