My Pondering

Effective communication hasn’t been my strong suit as I was younger. I often felt inferior, awkward and self-conscious- all too worried about other people opinions.

To be honest, never did I think I would make my living in sales and as a leader in a growing company of a couple dozen.

To effectively communicate, we need to implement these high 5-C’s.

1. CLEAR

They speak and seek clarity. Good communicators have a focused purpose and strong why. The most important aspect is to listen first. To keep the audience’s perspective and interest foremost.

Good communicators share stories to make their messages remarkable, relatable and remembered.

Clarity is essential and that begins by listening and knowing what the other person wants and needs.

2. COMPEL

Webster dictionary states: COMPEL typically suggests overcoming of resistance or unwillingness by an irresistible force.

When people understand each other, come to a common cause, find a rallying point of strong purpose then big stuff gets done. Speak with passion and a compelling WHY.

3. CONCISE

Effective communicators concentrate their message concisely as possible. We are best to make our communication as simple as possible but not less than it should. People, especially important people, are busy. People can listen faster than you can speak so be bold and brief.

4. COMPLETE

It’s critically important not to leave out any critical instructions and important stuff. People deserve authenticity and integrity. It doesn’t mean you have to tell them everything but you need to share all the essentials in order to have a complete conversation and subsequent execution.

5. CONSISTENT

Good communicators are often named Pete and Repeat. They tell us what they are going to tell us, they tell us and then confirm we understand what they shared with us. The focus on the main thing and know well that reputation is the mother of learning.

BONUS SECTION

6. CARE

Good communicators care. The really want to help.

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