COMMUNICATION
Alaseidiema Atedoghu
Agent of Redemption | Growth Catalyst | Productivity Strategist | Facilitator | Premium Value Creator | Thought Leader| PPD Specialist
Communication means being willing to share or exchange information. Communication requires a person to be able to communicate ideas and information clearly to many people, including managers, supervisors, customers or co-workers.
One of the most important aspects of communication is authenticity. It is important for you to be yourself.
Another important factor in communication is perception. Don't hide behind emails, text messages or instant messages. Tell the person as much as you can. Let people get to know you better. When they can connect with people, you will find that they are more responsive to your plans and wishes.
Most of us think of communication as just talking; however, listening is an important part of the process. When you are a good listener, others learn to trust and respect you because only by listening can you understand their point of view.
Whether you are in a leadership role, leading a team, running a business, a writer or an expert, or an entrepreneur, communication is essential to your success. We must not stop improving our skills so that the messages we send are exactly the same as the messages we receive.
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Try these tips to take your communication to the next level:
? Be direct and simple. Do not hide behind vague or difficult words. Simplify your message so that all listeners can easily understand it.
? Communicate often, from as many different sources as possible. Always be willing to listen to other ideas. When giving advice or suggesting ideas, pause and let others respond.
? Encourage feedback. If your words and actions are negative, you lose credibility. Remember that you are communicating even if you are not speaking. Nothing makes people distrust you more than going back on your word or being dishonest in some way.
? Create a story. Stories make beautiful works of art and are likely to be shared with others. They bring your mission or vision to life, so learning how to be a good storyteller will improve your communication skills. It helps other people to understand the information vividly.