Consultants warn that senior leaders often lack authentic communication skills, undermining credibility despite high pay
Executive summary: Consultant Stefan Wachtel told Handelsblatt that politicians and managers need to improve their spoken language skills, warning that excessive authenticity often damages career prospects. Highlights a rising demand for polished communication among leaders, influencing hiring, promotion decisions, and corporate reputation.
Who is involved: Stefan Wachtel (consultant), politicians, managers, Handelsblatt.
Likely next: Organizations may launch communication training programs for executives; increased scrutiny of leaders' public‑speaking abilities in performance reviews.
In a Handelsblatt interview, consultant Stefan Wachtel states that politicians and managers must improve their spoken language skills, arguing that excessive authenticity frequently harms his clients' job prospects. The piece highlights a growing emphasis on polished communication as a key leadership competency. It suggests that firms and public institutions may increasingly invest in rhetoric training for executives.
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- — Führung: Berater über ungeeignete Manager: „Das gibt es nicht bei Millionenbezügen“ (Handelsblatt)
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