Communication is lacking in our marriages to the point of jokingly saying that you can tell if a dining couple is married if there is little-to-no conversation between the two. Imagine how wonderful improved communication would be between you and your mate, drawing the two of you closer forming an unbreakable bond. Communication among family members invites harmony and understanding.
In the workplace, communication closes the gap between co-workers and renders respect among them.
It appears that we have the technology to make our lives easier, yet we have used it to busy ourselves. We owe it to ourselves to take the time to clearly, communicate our needs and thoughts.
In order to honor ourselves, we must make every attempt possible to effectively communicate.
Write down points to be made prior to your telephone call to ensure you get all points across.
If you have to leave a voice message, state the reason for your call. That way, the person called can begin to articulate their ideas prior to returning your call.
Write short, detailed emails, however, greet the reader prior to getting into the business at hand.
When answering the phone, have a smile on your face. I assure you it will radiate through the line.
If you are in no position to answer the phone, don't. Let the answering service take the message and return it at your leisure.
Take the time to make a phone call, write a letter, or send a greeting card to those you care about at least once a quarter.
Leave short, sweet, unexpected notes for those you care about.
Communicate wisely to yourself and monitor your daily internal dialogue. Make sure your thoughts and affirmations are progressive, kind and loving.
True communication is a win/win situation; you feel better for having done it and the listener becomes informed. Information equates to knowledge and knowledge equates to power. The more you articulate yourself, the better you become at communicating. Good communicators are respected, valued and valuable. A speaker's fee schedule will verify this point.
A key point in communication is to always be mindful of your tone and volume during your conversation. Try to be as tone neutral as possible without being monotone or boring. Speak loud enough to be heard by your listener, not the entire office or surrounding area. Voice control is vital to effective communication; it maintains the integrity of the conversation and the attention of the listener.
In order to have your needs met, you must first articulate your needs to the appropriate person. In other words, ask for what you want. Communication reaps great benefits when practiced effectively. You have not because you ask not.