Reading for Meaning
The most important idea in a passage.
Main Idea
Good writing should be clear, organized, and this.
Specific
A collection of accomplishments, experiences, and achievements.
Portfolio
Good leaders do this as much as they speak.
Listen
The uniform item used in our writing example.
Beret
Information that supports the main idea.
Supporting Details
Writing that is easy to understand is considered this.
Clear
Employers use these to learn more about candidates.
Interviews
Effective communication helps build this within a team.
Trust
Raiders, Drill Team, and Color Guard all require strong what?
Communication
Reading carefully before taking action helps prevent these.
Mistakes
The beret-shaping example demonstrated the importance of this writing trait.
Clarity
Community service, awards, and leadership positions strengthen this.
Portfolio
Poor listening is an example of a communication what?
Barrier
Poorly written instructions often lead to this.
Confusion
A leader should do this before making an important decision.
Understand the information
A common writing problem caused by missing details and poor organization.
Confusion
This quality increases when you prepare for an interview.
Confidence
Clear instructions help leaders accomplish these.
Goals
The four-step Communication Leadership Journey ends with this skill.
Communicating to Lead
This skill helps people identify important information and avoid misunderstandings.
Reading for Meaning
This type of writing leaves little room for misunderstanding.
Effective Writing
A person's first impression is often formed during one of these.
Interview
A leader's job is not just to give instructions, but to ensure people do this.
Understand
Successful leaders understand information, communicate clearly, present themselves professionally, and do this.
Inspire Others