Title: 19 Brilliantly Effective Communication Techniques
Headings: 19 Brilliantly Effective Communication Techniques
19 Brilliantly Effective Communication Techniques
The most effective communication techniques
Table of contents
I. The definition of communication
II. What is effective communication?
III. Why is it so important to communicate effectively?
IV. 19 brilliantly effective communication techniques
1. Utilize the power of silence
2. Mirror your partner (body language, tone and energy level)
3. Be a flexible listener
4. Request feedback
5. Cultivate curiosity
6. Try to forget yourself (ego suspension)
7. Stay positive
8. Communicate with enthusiasm
9. Use the compelling power of humor
10. Make use of open-ended questions
11. Express your approval of others
12. Understand the importance of eye contact
13. Eliminate filler words
14. Communicate openly and reveal things about yourself
15. Avoid information overload
16. Communicate that you’re on the same team
17. Be empathetic
18. Mention the other person’s name
19. Speak as an equal rather than a superior
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Content: Not only do many people lack sufficient listening skills, but they also prefer a one-sided communication (meaning they seek to speak all the time). But also those who are good listeners often struggle with the difficulty of comprehending what is said and maintaining the conversation. Skillful communicators are not just listening to the spoken words. They also carefully seek to read between the lines of what is spoken. Even more so, they pay great attention to subtle nuances of the conversation, such as the tone in which words are spoken and nonverbal indicators. Listening attentively helps proficient communicators to identify the (hidden and) underlying motifs of a person. In many cases, to fully understand what a person is communicating, we need to carefully note how they transmit certain messages. The skill of being a flexible listener also comes in handy, because it allows communicators to know the right time to address sensitive subjects and when to better avoid them. 4. Request feedback
The simple act of confirming the mutual understanding of the message is a powerful tool well-known to proficient communicators.