VisuaLeadership

Pictures are powerful, often overlooked tools for thinking and communicating.

Thinking and communicating visually means expressing a concept in images. Visual communication spurs people’s attention and supports greater understanding and retention.

When you want to create an organizational vision – a picture of a better future – while reflecting on the past and attending to the present, consider the potent metaphor of looking through your car’s windshield, as you check the rearview mirror and the dashboard. That reflects your need to be alert constantly to all aspects of your organizational journey and reminds you how many different tasks you must take on at once.

As visuals and emojis become increasingly prevalent in communication in all fields and at all corporate levels, leaders can exploit the power of visuals to increase the effectiveness of their communications and build rapport with various audiences.

Visual leadership harnesses image-centered thinking and communication.

The essence of leadership is inspiring and maintaining your employees’ sense of  “passion and purpose.” This takes communication and vision...