7/9/03 Communication is a key component to effective leadership. In fact, you could say that without strong communication skills leadership, at least over the long haul, is impossible. What are the basic pieces of the skill set needed for effective communication? Just remember your PEAS. P=precision. A leader's communicatin must be clear, without ambiguity. E=enunciate, as in pronounce the words correctly. It is VERY annoying to hear people in leadership mispronounce words. A=articulate, as in make sure you speak distinctly enough to be clearly heard by everyone in the audience (whether that audience is one person or a hundred). Mumbled, indistinct speech is a big off-putter. S=simple. Keep your focus on the subject at hand.