Sorry, I wasn’t listening: 5 ways to model better listening skills

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 finish saying, 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. It may not be interrupting for you, but I’m guessing there is some bad habit you bring to the listening side of your communication. I think it’s safe to say

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The Gratitude Challenge

Since gratitude isn't generally an automatic response, we need to consciously learn how to make gratitude a habit. And, if you feel like you are already generally the grateful type, you can get even better (and happier) with practice.

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5 Ways to Build Better Rapport

Sometimes rapport happens naturally and you just "click" with someone. Other times you won't have an instant natural rapport with someone and just the opposite happens. Here are 5 tools that will instantly help you build better rapport.

Betty Lochner, building rapport, building relationships, communication awareness, Communication skills, Personal Connections

2018 Edition of 52 Communication Tips

52 Communication Tips is a simple and powerful weekly study that focuses on helping you become more aware of how you communicate and how you can make small changes that will make a huge difference in your relationships.

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Breaking Communication Cycles: How to Reset a Conversation

We’ve all been there. Frustrated because we can’t seem to get our point across. After taking a moment’s pause to see if you can understand why the situation is happening, then you can start over. Learn how to hit the conversation reset button when your communication isn't going well.

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Breaking Communication Cycles: Pause Before Action

Last week, we discussed the importance of listening. This week we’re going to in depth on one of the best tools for listening better and not overreacting. Before you stick your foot in your mouth at home or at work, learn the power of pause.

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Communication Tools: The Power of Micro-Connects

One of the best ways to improve your communication wiht others is communication "micro-connects" These are small things that will make a huge difference in your relationships.

Betty Lochner, building relationships, communication tips, Employee engagement, Micro-Connections, Positive communication

Employee Engagement: How to Have the Best Staff Meetings

Improving our meetings has made a difference in employee engagement even outside of the meetings. The work culture develops into one of fun and learning and we see relationships being built, repaired and improved upon.

Betty Lochner, building relationships, business communication, Employee engagement, meeting facilitation, Staff meetings, team building

The Great Connector: Goodbye Golden Frig

Yes, the Golden Frig was a great communication hub and connector.

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Train Your Brain: It’s All in a Name

This week I watched as a colleague painfully tried to avoid someone because they couldn’t remember their name. Then, she beat herself up over not remembering their name. And, the worse part was that she didn’t get to connect with someone who she wanted to connect with. Has that ever happened to you? Do you suffer from the bad name rememberer syndrome? You are not alone. Most of us find that when we meet someone we quickly forget their name. Sometimes instantly. The power of knowing a name and using it is huge. Names are what makes a relationship personal. It says:

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Sorry, I wasn’t listening: 5 ways to model better listening skills

The Gratitude Challenge

5 Ways to Build Better Rapport

2018 Edition of 52 Communication Tips

Breaking Communication Cycles: How to Reset a Conversation

Breaking Communication Cycles: Pause Before Action

Communication Tools: The Power of Micro-Connects

Employee Engagement: How to Have the Best Staff Meetings

The Great Connector: Goodbye Golden Frig

Train Your Brain: It’s All in a Name

Free Guide: 6 Essential Steps to Handling Conflict Well

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