In the short-term, it can be easier to be untruthful. It helps avoid immediate conflict and makes others feel better when you find ways not to tell hard truths.
They are proactive.
In addition to being honest, the best communicators do not put off hard conversations. They will bring up an issue as soon as it feels necessary.
They ask good questions.
In order to get to the root of the problem, or even to get to know somebody well, thorough questions are critical.
They listen.
As much as people think that communication is only tied to the words you say, listening is just as important. You can ask one hundred insightful questions, but if you're not really listening to the answers, it's all a waste of time.
They are concise.
If you gave a doctor two hours to answer "what was the impact of the Obama administration on U.S. healthcare," it shouldn't be too hard for her to make some convincing points in that two hour window of talking. A much more challenging proposition is to give someone five minutes to do that. Or two.
They are reliable.
Reliability is tied directly with communication. You can tell your boss that you'll have the report done by Friday morning, but if you don't get it done, then your words will lose impact each time this occurs.
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They are honest.
In the short-term, it can be easier to be untruthful. It helps avoid immediate conflict and makes others feel better when you find ways not to tell hard truths.
They are proactive.
In addition to being honest, the best communicators do not put off hard conversations. They will bring up an issue as soon as it feels necessary.
They ask good questions.
In order to get to the root of the problem, or even to get to know somebody well, thorough questions are critical.
They listen.
As much as people think that communication is only tied to the words you say, listening is just as important. You can ask one hundred insightful questions, but if you're not really listening to the answers, it's all a waste of time.
They are concise.
If you gave a doctor two hours to answer "what was the impact of the Obama administration on U.S. healthcare," it shouldn't be too hard for her to make some convincing points in that two hour window of talking. A much more challenging proposition is to give someone five minutes to do that. Or two.
They are reliable.
Reliability is tied directly with communication. You can tell your boss that you'll have the report done by Friday morning, but if you don't get it done, then your words will lose impact each time this occurs.