The question noted in the headline above was posed by Dr. Kendall L. Stewart, author of A Portable Mentor for Organizational Leaders. This concept is a key thought to consider when discussing communication and collaboration in an organization. As a consultant, I’ve seen significant challenges arise when the senior leadership of an organization doesn’t communicate well. Talking about people, rather than to them, is a major barrier to stability and growth in an organization. Why? Read on to find out.

Have you ever been in a situation where there’s an organizational or staff meeting, and then the “meeting after the ...