Being straightforward and clear seem like easy concepts. But just because something isn’t complicated doesn’t mean it’s easy. Most managers/ leaders could use some help in the clarity & directness department.
Busy people universally prefer clear, straightforward communications. Pressed for time, they appreciate “front-loaded” communications that put the most important information (the primary message) right at the beginning of written documents and verbal presentations.
Want to cut on-the-job stress, confusion, and hassles? Look no farther than the upfront agreement, a powerful and underused trick to reduce the pain of managing, improve attitudes, and ensure outcomes.
The SMART acronym is a great tool to ensure specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely goals and action steps. It helps us clarify what we want to accomplish and set deadlines to produce the results we want in the timeframes we need.
When we think of athletic champions or successful business people, we tend to believe that raw talent is what got them where they are; however, research shows this is inaccurate.
Most of us know we can improve our communication skills, but we don’t always know where to start.
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