| On Communication April 27th, 2025 by Bill Boyajian |
When I was growing up, we were told to excel in the three Rs: Reading, (R)Writing, and aRithmetic. Math is important; it’s fundamental to intelligence, but it won’t help you in communication. What WILL help you? 1) The desire to READ and accumulate knowledge. It’s not what you read that makes you a good communicator. It’s the no-how you gain from reading that makes what you say more interesting. 2) The ability to SPEAK with influence. Whether it’s the passion you put into your words or your ability to articulate your message, speak with confidence and skill in an effort to truly be heard. 3) The skill of WRITING with clarity and purpose with an economy of words. Write what you want people to read and don’t mess it up with a lot of useless verbiage. 4) Most importantly, LISTEN with understanding so you can clearly discern what others are saying. Sometimes it’s just as important to hear what they are not saying; that is, read between the lines. 5) A fifth key in communication is BODY LANGUAGE. You can do everything right, but if your body language doesn’t support what you say or how you say it, all is for naught. Communication is one of the great skills in business and in life. Learn to maximize your communication skills to ultimately become more successful. Tags: Advice, Body Language, Business Development, Business Tips, Communicate, Developing Leaders, Knowledge, Leadership Excellence, Leadership Skills, Listen, Personal Development, Read, Speak, Success, The Mind of a Leader, Writing |
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