Why Communicating With Context is the Practice Most Leaders Get Wrong

Exceptional leadership isn’t defined by titles or authority. It’s shaped by the daily practices that build trust, clarity, and connection within organizations.

I recently had the opportunity to contribute perspective to leadership expert David Grossman’s six-part series exploring the practices that create exceptional leaders.

This installment focuses on one of the most overlooked leadership skills: communicating with context.

Context matters, especially during times of uncertainty or change. It helps people move beyond confusion and toward understanding, alignment, and trust.

Too often, leaders assume communication is complete once information has been shared. However, people also need to understand the reasoning behind decisions, the broader business environment, and how changes connect to organizational priorities and values.

David’s article offers thoughtful insight into why contextual communication is becoming an increasingly essential leadership practice in today’s workplace. I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the conversation.

Read the full article here: “Why Communicating With Context Is The Practice Most Leaders Get Wrong.”