Most of us have multiple examples of poor communication, miscommunication, and no communication. Maybe with friends, parents, kids, spouse, partner, co-worker, boss, a sales professional, the list goes on.
We communicate every day, with so many different people, in so many different ways. The development of technology and the speed at which it has expanded, offering a variety of platforms on which to communicate, seems to have made “good” communication more of a challenge.
Communication connects us, it is an opportunity to create deeper connection, to support, to make others feel good. It also has the power to distance, divide, undermine and hurt.
In my latest book recommendation, “Tea and Cake with Demons” by Adreanna Limbach, she talks about “Beneficial Communication”, suggesting seven simple questions to consider as we communicate. These are listed below; she elaborates on each one nicely in her book.
When and Where am I communicating? (Is now the best time?)
What am I communicating? (Am I communicating the truth?)
How am I communicating? (Am I communicating gently?)
Why am I communicating? (Is what I am communicating Beneficial or Detrimental?)
Am I the best person to be communicating this message? (Are my intentions good spirited?)
Am I communicating with the intent to connect?
Am I listening with the intent to understand?
Take the time to think about what and how you are communicating, your words and how you express them are more powerful than you might imagine.
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