BLOG: Workplace Communication Skills
by Betty Lochner
grat·i·tude:
the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.
An attitude of gratitude comes from showing appreciation and gratitude for others. It is one of the most powerful communication tools you can have - at work and at home.
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And all of a sudden it's back to school time for children of all ages. There is one habit I've learned as an adult that I wish I would have taught my children sooner as they entered school each fall: building the habit of gratitude.
Practicing inten...
Communication works for those who work at it. ~ John Powell
Every contact we make involves communications skills - speaking and listening, speech patterns, the words we use, the tone of our voice, our body language and even the silences all pla...
Make gratitude the new normal in your life.
January can be a time of uncertainty, resolutions, frustration, maybe even depression, right?
It's also an opportunity for a fresh start. Let's focus on that!
One very powerful way to embrace a fresh...
I have a confession to make when it comes to listening skills. I’m an interrupter. When I already know what someone is trying to say, or I have a point to make, I just cut right in. I know I shouldn’t do it. I know it’s rude. It drives me crazy when ...
One of the most powerful ways to improve relationships is to simply be a more positive communicator. Positive communication is contagious and brings out the best in yourself and in those around you.
You never know when one kind act, or one word of
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