In my humble opinion, the Chief of Staff position is one of the most exciting in business. The years I spent as Chief of Staff were some of the most rewarding in my own professional experiences. I learned so much working alongside our company’s Chief Executive Officer and the rest of the leadership team.

As a leader, you want to get things done. (Duh!) Maybe you’re looking to grow your company, make changes to its culture, or push boundaries with a new product. Whatever your goal, communicating well is one of the most important skills in your leadership toolkit. Without good communication, even the most talented teams will fall short.

So why exactly do leaders need effective communication skills? And what can you do to become a more effective communicator?