Being conventional and delivering sameness is comfortable. Unthreatening. But dare I say, boring.
This is true with communication as it is with fashion or clothes or interior design or food or music.
Coached. Tips for Better Communication.
If you need proof that stories are the right way to inspire and motivate others, then just think about Christmas. From the founding story of one of the world’s great religions to the annual battle among retailers for the best Christmas advertising campaign…and ultimately your money.
All are a story, have stories running through them or will use story structures to capture and keep your attention.
All attempt to tap into your emotions which psychologists have identified as motivating forces, preparing us for action.
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.