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This week, I've covered many basics around effective communication, i.e. the how's and why's of being a good communicator and providing tips to do so. To finish out, it's important to discuss how communication can help people to get along better, which applies to any relationship we have. We don't have to always like someone …
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I often help clients deal with conflicts in their life, whether those are internal or external. Conflict can arise when there are opposing views, wants and needs regarding issues; one party sees things their way but so does the other party. When these opposing views cannot be resolved, conflict will occur. Conflict does not result …
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In continuing with the focus on communication, a major part of it involves the body: facial expressions, posture, hands, eyes, and the like. Inf fact, only 7% of our conversations are the words said - 38% involve the tone of voice while the rest (55%) involves body movements. Researchers have said that "words are used …
Have you ever said (to yourself or others) that "________(you insert name here) will never change." Or, have you ever looked at your boss and thought, 'he/she doesn't like me much." Or yet, you walk into a meeting with a coworkers already 'prepared' for the interaction. If so, then you are in passive communication and …
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This week's focus is on communication - namely, the art of being effective in how we express and receive information we hear. Doing so would lead to less conflict, having better interpersonal connections, and getting more done. The workplace can be a hotbed for problems in this area. When goals are given but vague; when …
Goals are a daily fact of life, both personally and professionally. Ensuring that goals are given well and then understood will lead to higher productivity and engagement of them. How can you, as a manager, know that you were clear when conveying them? employees get down to business and work easily employees are happily doing …
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There has been much debate as to whether one's learning style matters, or is even valid. While we use all of them, there are usually one or two that we favor and use more. The three styles are: Visual - this leans to what you see Auditory - this leans to what you hear Kinesthetic …
There is not a day goes by that I don't hear issues with workplace situations, or even with interpersonal relationships. We all know that communication is not the same to everyone, and much as been written and trained on this topic. But, honestly, how often do we truly pay attention to this topic? I recently …
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Have you ever been asked a question by someone and found yourself answering "I don't know"? I see this often, and have been guilty of it myself in the past. What I find is that in times of crisis - or when something feels that way - we may not really know an answer; it's …
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