Improve communication skills from "summary" of Tips for Personality Development by B.L. Vohra, I.P.S. ( Retd. )
Having healthy communication skills is an important factor in personal and professional growth. Improving the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently can help build relationships, increase productivity, and enhance confidence.- Good communication skills are key to successful relationships and interactions with others. It's important to make an effort to develop your skills in speaking, writing and understanding language.
- Acquire skills to read between the lines and pick up cues that may not be explicitly said. Active listening helps create healthy discussions and mutual understanding.
- Lastly, be open to feedback and constructive criticism. Do not shy away from asking questions which help influence change to communication style and build effective relationships.
- While conversing, try to control distractions such as phones and tv which might take away from the conversation. Maintain eye contact and show interest by nodding your head occasionally.
- A sense of humor goes a long way in improving communication and building connections. Avoid sarcasm, however, since it can be easily misconstrued.
- Build trust by being respectful to the opinions and viewpoints of others even if they differ from your own. Always be honest about your feelings and thoughts in conversations without deliberately trying to harm someone’s self-esteem.
- Sometimes, especially when communicating with people online or through text messages, words can come across as harsh and blunt. Make sure to keep everything professional and polite while still conveying your true intentions and emotions.
