Ability Quote by George Kohlrieser
“A hallmark of high performance leaders is the ability to influence others through all levels and types of communication, from simple interactions to difficult conversations and more complex conflicts, in order to achieve greater team and organizational alignment. High performing leaders are able to unite diverse team members by building common goals and even shared emotions by engaging in powerful and effective dialogue.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Leader’s Guide to Influence, 2018
Effective leaders communicate across all levels, using dialogue to align teams and resolve conflicts for shared success.
In simple terms: Leaders unite through clear, purposeful communication.
Practice active listening and transparent dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- crisis management
- cross‑functional projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle resistant team members?
- What communication style fosters trust?
Complex conflicts may resist simple dialogue.