Know other employees and look out for their well-being. Know human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers. Praise, reinforce, and offer to be a resource. Communicate with other employees. Know how to communicate with others working with you.
Individuals have different communication styles.
Don't assume there was communication when you can ask for feedback to confirm what was heard. When institutional communication is inaccurate or inadequate initiate changes. Poor communication exists when employees permit it. When assigned a task understand it and commit to its completion . Renegotiate the task if necessary or seek other team members' assistance if necessary, but retain accountability for it.