Communication

Eyes are the windows to a person’s soul. Eye contact conveys to someone exactly what’s going on or where they stand when they’re talking to you. However, having said that, different cultures perceive eye contact differently. In Western countries, eye…
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Communication is the pinnacle of what separates man from beast. It is our communication skills that makes each one of us unique, and without them we may as well resort to barking or beating two sticks together. 1. Know your…
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Boy does this subject touch a nerve right now! I am in the middle of a broiling family misunderstanding that came from total misinterpretation of something I said. What I said was I go home to no support system except…
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Issuing, filing, or giving a complaint is something that needs to be broken down into a science and refined into an art. That is the key to giving a very effective complaint. This is something that is learned and not…
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Some years back I taught English to gifted and motivated Turkish students at Robert Academy, located in a suburb of Istanbul. Though English was not their primary language of communication, the students’ comprehension and literacy would have qualified them for…
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“Will you look at me when I am talking to you!” How many times have I said that? Writing as a parent to four children, wonderful though they may be, there are times when I need to speak firmly to…
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In the movie, “A Toy Story” the character Buzz Lightyear finally accepts that he can’t really fly; what he actually does is best described as “falling with style.” When I hear people express fear about public speaking I often wonder,…
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7 Steps to Highly Effective Communication Understand What Communication Is Communication is an essential part of your everyday life. It is an essential part of your business life. No organization can exist without communication. No manager can manage his or…
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We Brits are a rather reserved lot. If two British strangers were stranded on a desert island, they would be unable to acknowledge each other unless a third castaway washed up to introduce them. OK that was a silly generalisation…
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COMMUNICATION Becoming a better communicator is the key ingredient for anyone seeking to achieve great success in business and in life. I realize that’s a pretty powerful statement to make in the first paragraph of an article; however I make…
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Whenever we observe behaviour, listen to someone speak or gather information, we draw conclusions. If we interpret (conclude) correctly, we are likely to respond reasonably and almost to expectation. If we conclude incorrectly, our response may be negative, undeserved or…
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By understanding body language we can enhance the sexual signals we send out, indicating when we are attracted to someone without uttering a word. Body language is a fascinating subject and, once we know how to read it and use…
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Observing and learning about body language can give you a fascinating window into someone else’s mind and their emotions, despite their best efforts to hide them or to deceive you. The best method for learning other than study is of…
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The art, science, and process of convincing people that you are right in a specific instance is tedious and frustrating but with work it can become a passionate and enjoyable pastime. You must remember that if you are going to…
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Time is a common resource we all share. For every person in this world there is only 168 hours in every week. That equates to a bit more than ten thousand minutes per week in which to accomplish everything we…
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Many of us have never learned to use the telephone properly. Even those of us who are a bit seasoned and have used the phone as a primary form of communication for work and personal matters don’t always use the…
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CRAFTY LISTENING AND THE CARING FAMILY Good listening is a rare gift! It shows people that their thoughts and feelings matter to you. Crafty listening is much more than merely good listening, however, because you focus all your attention on…
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In hindsight, I have concluded that most of the women that I have been involved with, most of the friendships I have created and a majority of the business partnerships and opportunities of my life were all fake. Not that…
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Alexis was a stunning Texas blonde about 6 feet tall with a smile straight from the pages of Vogue. Even her knees were attractive. On the phone she was witty and could argue a point until one of us was…
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Believe it or not, only about half of our communication is done verbally. The rest of our communication is displayed as body language; nonverbally. Being able to analyze both your own and other peoples’ body language can be a powerful…
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I am a woman with a husband and three children; therefore…. Aha! Some of you thought I was going to say ‘therefore I nag’. You are wrong. Nagging is a futile pursuit that gets the nagger nothing but the resentment…
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To understand why it’s important to have an open dialog about sex with your partner you have only to consider the alternative, which is that you and your partner will conspire to repress your communication about your deepest needs and…
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You may not have noticed this, guys, but  ladies can sometimes be just a tad illogical. When she says she wants to know all about what happened to you before you got together, what she really means is, she only…
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There comes a time, in all of our lives, when we need to tell someone something that is difficult to say, and which it is hard to find the words to convey. It may be that we need to let…
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Are you involved in a dating relationship or marriage? If so, you know that it takes lots of work! If you are not in one but have been involved in a serious relationship in the past, you may enjoy the…
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Being forthright and straightforward in your manner of speaking does not have to mean being rude. It is possible to be honest, and keep your own integrity intact, without offending others. Honesty is the basis of all good relationships. However,…
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It’s commonly known that open and honest communication is vital to any relationship. That without it a relationship strangles in confusion, assumption, and misinterpretation. Then consider just how important an open dialogue is when you are most vulnerable emotionally and…
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It is very easy to say that “What happens at work stays at work.” The idea sounds good and setting that as your goal is definitely a positive move. However, in this case, doing what you say is almost impossible…
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Speaking our minds without thinking and choosing our words carefully, can be damaging if not tempered with kindness and gentleness. Relationships and families are destroyed everyday with our use of words without first thinking of their impact and consequence on…
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If the primary reason for relationship failure is poor communication, then it stands to reason that good communication is essential to the success of a relationship. Communication is a multi-faceted process; one that involves listening. By extension, listening skills are…
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