Do the basics. Make doing them a habit.
And then watch as you stand out as a positive outlier in a world where laissez-faire has replaced proactive when it comes to preparing for meetings and many other repeat communication moments.
Coached. Tips for Better Communication.
The ability to step inside the umwelt ‘bubble’ of another person is not a test of whether someone is a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ communicator but will help you understand the other person far better which then becomes the foundation for your communication.
The ability to understand how and why you are reacting to the world around you will allow you to take your communication and amplify it to another level.
You can have great plans and strategies, mission statements and goals but unless you get the communication right you will be a leader in name and title only.
Here are three ways for you to take people with you whether this is a handful in a team, a few dozen in a fast-growing start-up or many millions in a country.