Good communication skills are an essential key to success for any professional, but especially so for leaders.

The art of communication is an essential skill for all leaders. They must learn to communicate effectively with various people, whether they’re offering feedback to team members, sharing information with stakeholders, or pitching their organization’s services to potential clients or the public at large. To get a message across effectively, leaders must be able to adapt as necessary to each situation.

Of course, building this skill comes more easily to some people than it does to others, but it should be actively nurtured by anyone in a leadership position. Fortunately, there are several ways a leader can refine and improve their communication skills. Below, 16 members of Fast Company Executive Board share their best strategies for doing so.

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