This message may not be for you. There is a way to see if you should keep reading. Take the index and middle finger on your right hand and place them on your left wrist below the thumb. If you feel a rhythmic pulsation, then this message is for you. If not, then rest in [...]

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE A MONOLOGUE
 
When communicating with another person or group of people, if it is supposed to be a dialog, then make sure you are not turning it into a monologue. Even when giving a sales presentation, it is important to stop every few points to make sure that you have not [...]

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

While the most important communication skill you can develop is great listening, sometimes you have got to be the speaker as well. When communicating your ideas, you have the responsibility to be purposeful and respectful of the other person or persons.
 

RECEPTIVE AUDIENCE
 
The first thing you want to insure is that you have a receptive audience. [...]

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

SEARCHING FOR THE TRUE MEANING
Listen closely to what is being conveyed.  In business communication, you need to understand what the customer’s problem or objection is, you need to know what the boss really wants to accomplish, and you need to know what difficulties your employees are really having with their tasks. 
 
In personal life, [...]

Bookmark It

Hide Sites

To be the best at anything requires effective communication skills. A pilot has to communicate with the control tower, a basketball player must communicate with the coach and other teammates, teacher must communicate with the classroom, a dog trainer must communicate with the dogs and their owners. You can get by in life without communication [...]

Bookmark It

Hide Sites