As children we naturally try out new things and fail. Then try again and learn.
Research suggests that this rhythm of try- fail -repeat – succeed is being driven out of us as the world becomes more connected. You should be aware and put yourself in positions where you can fail before you learn too.
Today, tomorrow and every day after that. Build story into how you communicate. This will help you build connections with others.
Understanding what the right story is for any given context will help you to build a deeper connection with the people that matter. Now and in the future.
When you are preparing for your next Communication Moment whether a team meeting, presentation or annual review use this simple, focussed process to pay better attention to what you are doing, the results you are getting and what to work on in the future.
If you are asking people to give up their time to join a webinar then make it worthwhile for them and you. By following these 5 steps you will be well on your way to success.
Finishing a presentation with an “Any Questions?” slide misses an opportunity to reiterate your ask or motivate the audience to take the action you want. But there is also something even more wrong with this approach and misses the fundamental point of communication.
Doing something that is hard and discovering that you are not yet good at it is one thing. Committing to and following a process to improve is another – and separates the best from the rest.
