A good leader is one who can communicate well with others. Communication skills are powerful tools that come in handy at any point of life.
An article in inc.com gives out a few strategies to improve one's communication.
The first hurdle which comes in communication is while talking in a group. 'The trick is to eliminate the distraction of the crowd so that you can deliver your message just as you would if you were talking to a single person,' the article says.
Reading the audience is the next step, Your talk is a successful one only if it engages the audience and raises the urge to engage a meaningful dialogue instead of trying to rush what you want to say.
Communication is not a one way treatment and the leader should be ready and listen to the points put forth by your audience. If you are often having the last word in the conversation then it is something that has to be worked on. When someone is talking, stop everything and listen to them.
Connecting emotionally with people and reading the body language also plays an important role in effective communication. To connect with your people emotionally, you need to be transparent. The greatest wealth of information lies in people's body language which is an abundant source of information.
Using too much of jargons will alienate you from the subordinates, however they can be used sparingly.
