Latest "Communication" Posts

#131 Communication Through Preparation

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Communication is one of the most important skills of a business person. We can all improve our communication through preparation.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, Podcasts, success.

#95 Handling Feedback

Handling feedback is something we all do in business. The question is do you get defensive and shut down or do you take it to heart and take action.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, handling feedback, Job security, listen, Manage Up, Podcasts, Uncategorized.

Make People Feel Good About Themselves

People do business with you because they like what are selling or they like you. The faster you figure out how to get other people to like you, the more successful you’ll become in business and in life. As you create these relationships and impact the lives of others, your life becomes more rewarding. Human nature suggests that if you make people feel good about themselves, they will look more favorably upon you. The benefits here are countless. Let’s discuss some ways to do this.
1. Listen to what people have to say. Everyone wants to be heard. So often people just go through the motions, but they’re not truly tuned into the other person in the conversation.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, influence people, relationship building, tune in to people.

Improve Your Communication


Many of the problems you experience at work and in life can be eliminated if you simply make an effort to improve your communication. Setting ground rules up front is critical for avoiding problems down the road. If you improve your communication, all of your relationships will benefit.

In business partnerships, taking the time to create a partnership agreement can help alleviate problems or provide guidance when they arise. It forces all parties to think through solutions in advance.

When I do coaching work with managers, I always tell them to begin every new employee interaction by setting expectations. It’s tough being a new employee.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication.

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