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while being interviewed today I was asked what my communication style was (ex. non-violent, silent smolderer, one who takes up too much space, direct,....) I did not have an immediate answer because i was trying to impress these people and i have doubts that the way i communicate with people is the the most functional, but also i feel a little unaware of how indeed i do communicate.
Becoming a functional and clear communicator is something i have longed for in my tool kit but i have never really focused myself to learn such a task.
i am interested in consciously bringing in beauty and aesthetic into how i communicate with others.
i am interested in hearing from others who have taught themselves and/or how you brought more consciousness into relating with others.
Becoming a functional and clear communicator is something i have longed for in my tool kit but i have never really focused myself to learn such a task.
i am interested in consciously bringing in beauty and aesthetic into how i communicate with others.
i am interested in hearing from others who have taught themselves and/or how you brought more consciousness into relating with others.
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Re: communication style
Mon, August 3, 2009 - 8:42 AM>>i am interested in consciously bringing in beauty and aesthetic into how i communicate with others.<<
first of all,
what exactly do you mean by that statement? -
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Re: communication style
Tue, August 4, 2009 - 9:50 AMI'm with wild... I don't know exactly what you're asking? As a whole I communicate much
better with pen and paper. I have my word-smith moments when excited or passionate
about whatever I am talking about. I haven't quite honed the skill of articulating my thoughts
verbally with people.
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Re: communication style
Tue, August 4, 2009 - 10:16 AMsugar sink stated:
>"i am interested in consciously bringing in beauty and aesthetic into how i communicate with others. "<
Sounds a great deal like purple prose. I would not consider that effective or beneficial in a work situation.. Clear concise communication at least in my opinion is the most useful in a work situation.
When I ask where something is I don't want to hear about the blueness of the sky and wisps of clouds that pass by the slightly smudges and foggy window that looks forth into the world above the file cabinet therein resides the golden manila cardboard enclosure marked m through n.
Just tell me where the fucking file is.
See what i mean?
JSin
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Re: communication style
Fri, August 7, 2009 - 7:04 AMfor me the trick to having good communication has always been to seek to understand first then to be understood. To listen much and speak little. But try to make what little you speak make lasting impressions. Another good one is to ask more questions than make statements.
Why do you feel you are not a clear communicator? What specific aspects would you like to see change? How do you feel being a different communicator will change things for you? What is one small yet significant thing that you could change about your communication style today that would start getting you the results you like?
When you say you are interested in consciously bringing in beauty and aesthetic into how you communicate, I take this as you may wish others to be attracted to the things you have to say, or take more interest? Or is it that you wish to have a more poetic deepnes to what you say?
Either way, I think your last line is what hits the nail on the head. RELATING with others is the key. If you can relate with who your trying to communicate with you can open huge doors. By listening and being understanding enough to find a common ground to start from and then communicate ideas and mutual understanding. -
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Re: communication style
Fri, August 14, 2009 - 4:56 AM<for me the trick to having good communication has always been to seek to understand first then to be understood>
I like that !
I must read '7 Habits Of Highly Effective People' one day.. I think that is close to a quote from the book...
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