Five tips to help you communicate more effectively
Have you ever been talking to someone and they get that glazed-eyes look that says what you’re saying is not making sense? No matter how well you know your subject, or how passionate you are about a topic, if you don’t communicate it clearly, nobody else is going to be interested or responsive to what you say.
Here are some techniques to make your communication more effective:
- Know what you want to say – Get your brain working before you start to speak. If you don’t have it clear in your own mind, it will be difficult to get the point across to a listener.
- Don’t beat around the bush – Effective communicators get to the point.
- Keep it short – Don’t waste words. Say only as much as is needed to get your message across. You don’t have to say the same thing three different ways.
- Be authentic – Let the real you come through. You’ll be more convincing and much more comfortable.
- Tell stories – Images help people visualize concepts, which can be a tremendous aid in communicating messages. The more abstract your message, the more images you need to use.
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