The importance of good communication was put in a nutshell by self-improvement pioneer Paul J Meyer when he said ” Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” This is true in all walks of life but particularly in the workplace. Environments where people not only feel understood but also seek to understand … Read more
People spend up to 80% of their days communicating, and over 50% of that time is dedicated to listening. However, the average listener only remembers around 25% of what was said. If you’re in a leadership role, one way to be effective is by being a good listener. Being a good listener is far from passive. Effective listening skills … Read more
The bottom line is that effective communication is difficult. It just is, even for naturally good communicators. If you look at the challenges modern humans face compared to our hominid ancestors, it’s just complicated. Plain and simple. Here’s why: The subjects modern humans talk about are extraordinarily complicated and unnatural. We respond to things that … Read more
When you want to influence others and get projects approve, strategic communication is key. Strategic communication isn’t as hard as you think to achieve and learn. Are you looking for ways to improve your workplace communication to have a more significant influence on others? Do you want colleagues and co-workers to listen and respond to … Read more
How you express the messages you tell your audience is a critical component of framing communication. This expression in your communication is audience framing. Artists use framing most often. For example, photographers and visual artists use framing so viewers will focus on the subject in their photo. Framing highlights what the artist wants the viewer … Read more
