People often ask me what’s the secret to effective communication. There really are no hidden mysteries, it just requires having the self-awareness to communicate with people in a way that makes things easier for everyone in the workplace. Try these ideas and you’ll be on your way to communicating more effectively and getting more done with less effort.
- Build up your self-awareness so you understand how your emotions, thoughts, and communication style affects you and others.
- Think before you talk.
- Speak calmly or don’t speak at all.
- Listen more than you talk.
- Try not to react to what the other person is saying.
- Ask open-ended questions.
How many of these concepts do you practice on a regular basis? Once you master these skills you’ll be on your way to enjoying communicating with others. Effective communication is achievable, you just have to be conscious of what you’re doing to make it happen. What will you do to increase your self-awareness and communicate effectively?
Cheers,
Guy
I love your blog posts Guy – short, smart, and useful. I find your simple steps to effective communication among the best – thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kathy. That means a lot coming from a fabulous person like you, Guy.