The Importance of communication skills for engineers

 "Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter."

-Gilbert Amelio, former President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp

Being a successful leader requires mastering the art of effective communication. It involves having a distinct purpose and clarity in your messages. Exceptional leaders carefully select their words to ensure that their intentions are clearly conveyed to their audience. On the flip side, if a leader struggles to communicate clearly, it can result in a lack of alignment within the team. When communication breaks down, setbacks are likely to occur and eventually hinder the achievement of the intended goals.