When was the last time you had a “mis-understanding” or a “mis-communication” with someone important to you? It could be a boss, a colleague, a spouse, a child…You get it. Maybe it’s because I look for it, but I hear people say all the time, “I thought s/he meant…"
You see, there are times when we “think” we’re communicating but really, the other person is missing what it is we’re trying to get across to them. Maybe it’s because there’s too much happening. Perhaps we’re thinking of what’s next, while we are dealing with what is. Often, no matter what, there’s so much to do it seems like our mind is on “scan.” You know, when you’re driving along in the car and instead of listening to just one station, you click the “Scan” button and the radio automatically changes station every 5 seconds or so?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had conversations with clients in California, Bali, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Bali and Vancouver, Canada. To the one, I heard people say, “I’m running out of time toward the end of the day. I want to get more done, but…"
Then, they outline WHY they’re not getting their projects done; why tasks are lingering; why meetings seem to repeat weekly; why…Why…Why…
“Do you get enough of the right things done every day?"
This month, the Get Momentum “Momentum Theme”is Communication. For the next few weeks, members will not just learn, they will practice REAL communication skills; and, during the Town Hall online class, we’ll discuss their wins, their learnings, and the things they can do to continue enhancing the ONE professional skill that impacts all others. Learn to communicate more effectively at work and in life.
Would you like a PDF, a podcast, and a video to get you started? You can find it here.
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