The Art of Effective Communication
4:46 PM Edit This 0 Comments »Effective communication is an art which requires practicing. Contrary to the popular belief that successful leaders are probably born with a natural talent for speaking, communication skills can actually be honed to perfection.
First of all, articulate clearly. Clarity of speech is important to convey a message across clearly. Speaking slowly is the easiest way to improve on this. Taking a deep breath to calm oneself before speaking is also as effective. When one is nervous or stressed, the rate of speaking might increases. You will soon find yourself blabbing on but without effect when you are nervous. Main point here is to stay calm, think in a clear manner so as to convey the message effectively.
Second, speak clearly. Poor grammar and sloppy speech patterns are often looked down upon. Proper speech is the key here. Read more to improve knowledge and vocabulary. Good grammatical skills are of great advantage as one is often judged on how he or she speaks. You would not want to be viewed as a lazy and disrespectful person.
Thirdly, be considerate. Make the effort to think about everyone you meet. When speaking, make eye contact, put on a good attitude and smile appropriately. Care for others by asking questions and showing interest in the conversation. Remembering personal details that are important and creating small talk can build rapport and stronger relationships rather than just the work at hand. People will treat you with care and respect when you treat them similarly.
Next, give compliments. Giving sincere compliments is another effective way to build instant rapport. Show recognition and interest for jobs well done. Congratulate others on their accomplishments too. Remarks such as “Great job!” or “Well done!” are always appreciated especially after you know that the person has slaved away prior to that achievement. Always bear in mind though that compliments should be appropriate so that they are received with the message intended. For example, commenting on someone’s physical appearance at the workplace is not appropriate, unless you are also very close friends outside of the office.
Last but not least, have confident. You can communicate successfully when you have confidence in yourself. People will believe more in you when you believe in yourself. Having a calm and steady voice does help a lot rather than a mousy squeak. Visual appearance can also exude confidence. So make sure you stand straight and maintain eye contact when speaking. Even the least confident can project an image of confidence by applying the two simple steps.
In short, let us just apply this few ways in our daily routine and let the transformation in us bring us a whole new life! Effective communication is just the way to achieve a better lifestyle. Have fun everyone! :D
First of all, articulate clearly. Clarity of speech is important to convey a message across clearly. Speaking slowly is the easiest way to improve on this. Taking a deep breath to calm oneself before speaking is also as effective. When one is nervous or stressed, the rate of speaking might increases. You will soon find yourself blabbing on but without effect when you are nervous. Main point here is to stay calm, think in a clear manner so as to convey the message effectively.
Second, speak clearly. Poor grammar and sloppy speech patterns are often looked down upon. Proper speech is the key here. Read more to improve knowledge and vocabulary. Good grammatical skills are of great advantage as one is often judged on how he or she speaks. You would not want to be viewed as a lazy and disrespectful person.
Thirdly, be considerate. Make the effort to think about everyone you meet. When speaking, make eye contact, put on a good attitude and smile appropriately. Care for others by asking questions and showing interest in the conversation. Remembering personal details that are important and creating small talk can build rapport and stronger relationships rather than just the work at hand. People will treat you with care and respect when you treat them similarly.
Next, give compliments. Giving sincere compliments is another effective way to build instant rapport. Show recognition and interest for jobs well done. Congratulate others on their accomplishments too. Remarks such as “Great job!” or “Well done!” are always appreciated especially after you know that the person has slaved away prior to that achievement. Always bear in mind though that compliments should be appropriate so that they are received with the message intended. For example, commenting on someone’s physical appearance at the workplace is not appropriate, unless you are also very close friends outside of the office.
Last but not least, have confident. You can communicate successfully when you have confidence in yourself. People will believe more in you when you believe in yourself. Having a calm and steady voice does help a lot rather than a mousy squeak. Visual appearance can also exude confidence. So make sure you stand straight and maintain eye contact when speaking. Even the least confident can project an image of confidence by applying the two simple steps.
In short, let us just apply this few ways in our daily routine and let the transformation in us bring us a whole new life! Effective communication is just the way to achieve a better lifestyle. Have fun everyone! :D
