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Effective Communication: Expressing Yourself
Effective communication is a core component of any happy and healthy organization. Whether it's the CEO communicating a new direction to the executive team, or a representative speaking to community members about proposed changes to local zoning laws. Effective communication helps everyone work together better.
Being able to communicate effectively means being able to listen. It also means being able to speak in a way that others can understand and relate to. We all want to feel like we're heard, and we want others to understand what we're saying. That's why it's so important that we are able to communicate well with our co-workers, family members, friends… anyone!
It's not always easy! But it can be done! Here are some tips for making sure you're communicating as effectively as possible:
- Make sure you're really listening when someone else is talking. Try not to think about what you'll say next before they're done talking—just focus on what they have said so far! That way you'll really hear them (which is one of the keys).
- If someone is talking too much about something that doesn't interest you or isn't relevant at that moment in time then politely tell them "I'd love to hear more about this later." This will let them know.
- Make an eye contact. If you're speaking with someone face-to-face, look directly at them when talking so that they know you're paying attention and listening carefully. This will also help them understand that what they have just said matters and should not be ignored or forgotten about later on down the road!
- Be friendly and kind. Don't be afraid to smile when you speak or write—it helps others feel more comfortable around you and makes them more likely to listen!
And Effective communication relies on a few key principles:
Know your audience - by understanding the people you're talking to; you can tailor your message to them and make sure it resonates with them. This can help you be more effective in your communication, which can lead to better relationships, better results, and all-around better living.
Be clear and concise - being clear means that you should not use words that could be misinterpreted by the listener/reader and being concise means using as few words as possible while still being clear about what exactly needs to be communicated.
Use appropriate language - choose words carefully so as not to offend or upset others. This means avoid insults or negative criticism; instead try to support and encourage when speaking with them about their actions or behavior.
Be honest and authentic - by this, you can build trust and establish a foundation for healthy relationships.
When we're communicating with someone else, it's natural to have conflicting points of view or to need to explain something—often in not-so-simple terms. We're often in a rush, and we're usually forced to do it via text or over the phone. It's all too easy for miscommunications to happen.
But by following the tips above, you can avoid the most common pitfalls and make all your conversations flow more smoothly from start to finish.
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Taylor Symmank
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
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