James C Humes, speech writer for a number of US presidents from Eisenhower to Reagan, once said that “the art of communication is the language of leadership”. After decades of working in business, I would say this is true of any walk of life.

In business, you may have the greatest vision with regard to where your company is going, but if you aren’t able to communicate that to all interested parties – investors, employees and customers – it will be hard to achieve your goals. The same could be said for politics. If, as a political leader, or even a door-to-door campaigner, you are not able to communicate a message clearly and concisely, what is the hope of ever convincing people that your vision is best for the country?

Given the political crossroads we have reached in the UK, good communication from government could not be more essential. Brexit is undoubtedly full of opportunities for the country, and I know that many business leaders have already been seeking new markets around the world. Having spoken to directors up and down the country, however, I realise that many cannot yet think that far ahead. The short-term uncertainty over the manner of our exit from the European Union is only exacerbated when the messages coming from the top of government vary day-to-day and week-on-week.