Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Effective Communication”
Public speaking is an important means of communicating and demonstrating leadership. It is an important way to shape opinions, encourage change and to educate people. Being influential when public speaking is very important, because if you are not influential, no one will listen, change will not occur, education will miss the mark and an opportunity is missed. In short, your …
Feedback is like a guide, helping us improve our personal and professional lives. It’s like a mirror, reflecting our strengths and areas to improve. But we need more than just getting feedback; we need to know how to use it effectively. Feedback is a powerful tool, but its value becomes evident when we implement it. Let’s delve deeper into why …
Passive-aggressive behavior is a frustrating and destructive pattern that can harm relationships and create conflicts at work. Recognising and addressing this behavior is crucial for personal growth and developing healthier connections. In this article, we will explore strategies supported by research for overcoming passive-aggressive behavior and building more constructive relationships. Recognizing Passive-Aggressive Behavior in One’s Self Passive-aggressive behavior can manifest …
The importance of emotional intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions during difficult conversations is a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence allows individuals to recognise and regulate their own emotions, as well as understand and respond to the emotions of others. Emotions play a key role in communication and can greatly impact the outcome of a difficult conversation. Understanding your …
Passive-aggressive behaviour is simply aggressive behaviour in another form. Aggression is when a person openly shows aggressiveness as a reaction to what has happened or what you did or said. Passive-aggressive behaviour, on the other hand, is aggression that is not openly and directly shown. In fact, people who are passive-aggressive often use underhanded, silent, and manipulative tactics to get …
Having worked in corporate communication training for over 10 years now, one of the things I hear most from employees is that they “don’t feel appreciated.” And on the flip side, from managers, I hear the response, “Why do I need to thank someone for just doing their job, for which they are well paid?” So, why all the fuss …
