Things like having emotional intelligence, interpreting nonverbal cues, delivering a powerful message, and having candor are at the foundation of influential communication. These skills can be used as a launchpad for further growth and development in this competency.

It’s important to know what good, influential communication looks like. Keep in mind the following common pitfalls to communication that you can avoid. 

• Being rushed: Gives people the impression that you’re unprepared.
• Being late: Gives people the impression you don’t respect them or their time.
• Bringing up issues without potential solutions: Displays a lack of thought leadership and forward thinking. 
• Overly relying on formal meetings and updates: Prevents stronger partnerships, as communication is always happening. Both formal and nonformal communication can build credibility and strengthen relationships.
• Not asking for help: Prevents value-adding collaboration, denying others the opportunity to learn where there are issues and how they might be able to help.

Foundations for Influential Communication in Finance

By the end of this learning path, you’ll be able to effectively leverage communication strategies that promote influence. First, we’ll go over some characteristics and behaviors at the foundation of influential communication. Second, we’ll discuss influential communication strategies in a corporate and financial setting. Lastly, the final chapter provides a tool you can use to apply the communications tips you’ve learned. 

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