Peter Drucker stated that 60% of all management problems result from faulty communications. With all due respect to the late Mr. Drucker's genius, he's wrong.
What he should have said, is ALL problems result from faulty communications.
In business, in personal relationships, in life, communication and connection are the essence of what we do and who we are.
What he should have said, is ALL problems result from faulty communications.
In business, in personal relationships, in life, communication and connection are the essence of what we do and who we are.
So, whether you are meeting with your boss, your employees, or your spouse, these three tips will put the brakes on communication break down.
1. It's not all about you: Get out of your own shoes and step into theirs. Come out from behind the desk and sit in front of it. Go to the project site and walk it with a new set of eyes and ears. What don't you know? What didn't you see before? Who haven't you talked to ? What have you been missing sitting in your chair?
2. You don't know everything: The people on your team are on your team because they have the skill set to perform. Ask questions, listen, and then ask better questions. Listen again, if you are just waiting to speak you're really not listening are you? No one wants to go off half-cocked, not even you.
3. Learn their Proclivity: Proclivities are those fascinating traits that determine how we operate. We all show up differently in the world and that difference directly impacts our communication style. What is it that makes your people tick? How can you best motivate and mentor them? What brilliance do they briing that you haven't even tapped into yet? How are you supporting their growth?
Don't change what they do, change what you do so they change what they do. Great leaders know that if they want to accomplish anything they have to get buy-in. Their team must feel they've got their back AND their front.
Let the expert be the expert. We can't be the expert in everything, so if you want to have greater success in business and life, your communication has to be top notch.
Information is coming at us faster than ever before, and in today's rapidly changing world climate not mastering the art of effective communication is like trying to drive through Miami in rush hour traffic using a moped. And really, who wants to be next to a ferrari when you're driving a moped?
Let the expert be the expert. We can't be the expert in everything, so if you want to have greater success in business and life, your communication has to be top notch.
Information is coming at us faster than ever before, and in today's rapidly changing world climate not mastering the art of effective communication is like trying to drive through Miami in rush hour traffic using a moped. And really, who wants to be next to a ferrari when you're driving a moped?
When is the last time you got out of your own way and what happened when you did? Feel free to brag about your success in the comments!
Seanlai Cochrane works with leaders who want to play like a PRO and keep their talent, grow profits, and power by the competition.
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