Communication – Articles

Statements That May Unknowingly Make You a Poor Leader

“We’ve always done it this way.” Just never say this. Personally, I want to bang my head on the desk any time someone utters this statement.

How Implicit Bias Affects Your Communication Skills

Your communication is carried forward not only verbally, but also non-verbally. Your reaction to a subject or speaker may easily be conveyed through your tone, body language, facial expression, whether you are actually listening, and even your posture. Your partner in the conversation may be unsure of your reaction and make negative assumptions about your attitude towards the topic, or even themselves. All the while, you are unaware that you have conveyed this communication because you are unconscious of your response and possibly unaware that there is a bias.

Divergent Teams and Decision Making

Mr/s. Groupthink is confidently smiling and leading you to a well-traveled, paved, landscaped, and previously milestoned path. It has signs for the lottery and car dealerships; it’s so well used. Groupthink promises that at the end is a large predictable metropolis that appears comfortable and stable.

Communication: The World We Want and Reality

“You have said you’re too direct, maybe you should consider that before you speak to me.”