January 2, 2018

"I'm Listening" "Ten Rules of Effective Communication"


~I was where I belonged
among those who fight
among those called valiant~
               'old rusty knight'


"Ten Rules of Effective Communication"

1.  Think before speaking; be patient sometimes when you know there will be a lot of discussion, write out your thoughts on certain subjects you think will be referenced.

2.  Know what and why you want to say something; this will help you to control your emotions and also your ability to say things the way they need to be said.

3.  Adapt what you want to say the current situations and audiences; if you mingle before speaking you can learn a lot of the mood and the interests of the groups you are with, in education they call this pre-assessment.

4.  How you say something, is as important as what you actually say; with or without conviction, clearly spoken, or mumbled.

5.  There's more to communications than what you say or hear, i.e. body language, facial expressions, hand motions, leaning in or away; all communicate.

6.  Communicate from the perspective of your listeners point of view; this way you'll have their attention and they will also know you are listening to them.

7.  Receiving effective feedback from listener is necessary; ask questions and wait for an answer.  Repeat back what they have said and  >ask, "Is this what you are saying?"

8.  Long-term effect of what you have to say is as important as the moment you to say it in.

9.  Back up what you have to say with action.  All smoke and no fire is wasted.  This is the same as believing in what it is you have to say.

10.   Develop the abilities of a good listener.  Learn when to listen, ask appropriate questions and then listen to the answers or concerns of others.

love ya - the old rusty knight


"I'm Listening-Let Me Hear"

cji
1/3/18

Sometimes slow to respond
trying to decipher words
understand their meanings
opening my soul to harken;

On bended knee to beckon
with the diamond gleanings
images lifted by the birds
forever our souls to bond!



Copyright © 2018 – cji

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