Tag Archive: effective communication

Four Selfish Reasons to Listen

woman listening to something

Just because you know the benefits of listening doesn’t necessarily mean that you see the value in applying the skill to your own life! This raises one highly important question. Aside from being nice, why would you waste your time listening to what others have to say? 1. First of all, when you listen to…

The Value of Listening

Listening Intently

We learn from an early age how important it is to successfully communicate and express ourselves in order to get our point across. However, no less important is the ability to listen to others. Now, here is where we often face a challenge. Listening doesn’t mean waiting for a pause in the conversation just so…

How to Improve Your Communication

teamwork in the workplace

Assuming you took the time to evaluate your own communication style, you are aware of what is working and what is not for you personally. The opportunity in improving communication Let me ask you a straight question: Can you see how much more you can achieve when you improve your communication? If not, you may…

How to Evaluate Your Own Communication Style

Different people, different communication styles

So after discussing why communication has a focal place in your business, let’s take a closer look at how you personally achieve results through your communication. Communication styles No two people communicate the same way. Some are straightforward, some emotional, others witty, and a few even sarcastic. No doubt, one may be more effective than…

Why Communication is Like Oxygen to Your Business

Shouting at the Workplace

Can you imagine your business thriving without competent communication – especially from you? What is it about your methods of relaying information that makes the most impact on your business? The need for effective communication Some leaders may still be relying on the technical background and knowledge that thrust them into “the big office,” believing…

Deadline Damage Control (Or, Why Hope Had to Die)

Man traveling on severely damaged road representing deadline challenges

You already know how this ends. You’ve got a task or project to complete. Time is steamrolling closer to that deadline. Bad news: there’s just no way your project will be done by then. You can hope, pray, communicate, adjust, or even cry. Tough call! What do you do first to salvage a lousy situation?