{"id":2237,"date":"2019-03-08T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycal8.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2019\/03\/08\/connecting-with-people\/"},"modified":"2019-03-08T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T22:00:00","slug":"connecting-with-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycal8.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2019\/03\/08\/connecting-with-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting With People"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThe Potential Of Connecting With People<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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By Shirley Taylor<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

\nI have known several leaders who believe, \u201cThe minute I climb up the ladder, I can do things my way because people will have to listen to me.\u201d This is so dangerous. The truth is that your ultimate success is more likely to depend on your ability to build relationships with people.<\/div>\n
\nThe damage that can stem from poor communication is sometimes irreversible and could have a domino effect such as a tense and negative working atmosphere. This could result in loss of trust and low morale, which can lead to good staff leaving. Poor communication can also result in confusion, leading to poor task handling and perhaps errors. When this involves clients, it could lead to lost business and damaged relationships.<\/div>\n
\nCommunicating With Heart<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nRemember You Are Speaking To People, Not Machines!<\/em><\/premium><\/div>\n
\nThe one cardinal rule that I think everyone should embrace is what I call communicating with heart. So often today, office workers rarely get up and walk over to a colleague\u2019s desk to engage in face-to-face communication. Instead, people are using Skype, Slack and other instant messaging tools to communicate. While these are useful in talking to clients and virtual colleagues, there is simply no excuse when you\u2019re in the same room. But this is happening more often now, and when you do this, you miss the opportunity to truly connect and collaborate. You also miss out on being able to read other clues that you might normally get from body language, gestures, facial expressions and other things.<\/div>\n
\nFace-to-face is the most complete, powerful form of communication<\/a>\"\". I wish more people would stop avoiding it and instead embrace it and make it work for you. There are so many opportunities that could come from connecting with another human being.<\/div>\n
\nIt\u2019s Not Rocket Science<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nWorking on being a better communicator<\/a> is an ongoing process, but starting on it doesn\u2019t have to be daunting. It can be as easy as working on one small thing a day. To get you started, here\u2019s one of my favorite lists \u2013 People Skills For Every Day Of The Week:<\/div>\n
\nMonday:<\/strong> Smile and be positive. It\u2019s so simple, yet, for some, so difficult.<\/div>\n
\nTuesday: Use the other person\u2019s name. When speaking with someone, use their first name in a casual way. For example, instead of saying \u201cThat\u2019s a great idea,\u201d try \u201cThat\u2019s a great idea, Bob!\u201d<\/div>\n
\nWednesday:<\/strong> Use soft, direct eye contact. Now, this is a tricky one that most people will want to skip over, but it has a big, positive impact on the other person.<\/div>\n
\nThursday:<\/strong> Listen! So many people love talking about themselves, but part of powerful people skills is learning to listen actively.<\/div>\n
\nFriday:<\/strong> Practice makes\u2026 a big difference (perfection is very rare). Get out there and interact. You will improve your people skills only by practicing them, so take opportunities you would normally pass up.<\/div>\n
\nThe ability to interact, communicate and connect is one of the greatest joys on this earth, so enjoy it. And this doesn\u2019t have to be confined to work alone. Start a conversation with the taxi driver or the neighbor who just moved in. With people come opportunities, so just get out there and enjoy connecting with your fellow humans. http:\/\/www.shirleytaylor.com<\/div>\n
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