The difference between competent communication and inspiring communication can be the difference between poor performance and outstanding results. The traditional model for what constitutes a good leader is changing and CEOs and HR professionals now believe the ability to understand, motivate and inspire others is the characteristic that is most important when recuiting senior leaders.Based on original interviews with an extraordinary list of 60 top leaders from a wide range of business sectors, The Language of Leaders provides a unique insight into how these leaders have responded to the demands of a transparent world, reports on what they have learned and creates a lexicon for successful communication.Their message is resoundingly clear - communication is one of the top three crucial skills of leadership.