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Sorry, I Wasn’t Listening: 5 Ways to Model Better Listening Skills business communication effective communication effective listening employee engagement good listening human resources leadership leadership tips listening skills non verbal communication positive communication relationships workplace communication

I have a confession to make when it comes to listening skills. I’m an interrupter. When I already know what someone is trying to say, or I have a point to make, I just cut right in. I know I shouldn’t do it. I know it’s rude. It drives me crazy when other people do it, so why do I?

Most of us aren’t very good listeners. Interrupting may not be your Achilles heel, but I’m guessing there is some bad habit you bring to the listening side of your communication.

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Clarify Your Message: Three Steps to Effective Communication business communication clear communication communication tips effective communication human resources leadership message

I didn't understand, based on the words that were said. ~ Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion

One of the most common communication mistakes we make, and the easiest to fix, is how to better clarify your message so people understand what we mean to say.

More often than not, when we communicate, the person we are talking to will not really understand what you are trying to say. Or maybe they weren't really listening. Then they don't ask questions to make sure they understand. The...

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