Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Why develop communication skills? Tony Robbins said,'To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world, and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.'Progressive Dental Marketing refers to it as the 7-38-55 Rule. This indicates that only 7% of all communication is done through verbal communication, the words we speak, whereas the nonverbal component of our daily communication, such as the tonality of our voice, make up 38% and 55% from the speaker's body language and facial expressions.The Huffington Post cited research stating that poor communication is the Number 1 reason couples split up.We all want to be seen, heard and validated. Cynthia J Hardwick on her LinkedIn article details how we all seek validation.Psychology Today described 'validation' as:'Everyone wants to feel that they matter. They want to be heard and seen, and they want their feelings to be understood and accepted. Validation helps a person feel cared for and supported. Yet, too often a person can feel that their inner experiences are judged and denied. This can lead to low self-worth or feelings of shame. Validating a loved one and acknowledging that you hear them does not mean you have to agree with what is being relayed; hearing a person and agreeing with them are two different things.'Being vulnerable is sometimes perceived as a weakness. However, Brene Brown on her book, 'The Power of Vulnerability', explains it as follows:'This collection of teachings on authenticity, connection, and courage helps dispel the myth that vulnerability is weakness and reveals that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. It offers both an invitation and a promise: When we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.'Lisa Rabasca Roepe wrote on Forbes.com:'A recent report by iCIMS Hiring Insights finds that 94% of recruiting professionals believe an employee with stronger soft skills has a better chance of being promoted to a leadership position than an employee with more years of experience but weaker soft skills.'Therefore, invest time and effort in improving your communication skills. It will benefit you both professionally and personally.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyReach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.com