All Entries in the "Communication Skills" Category
Reading Body Language – Interpreting Wordless Cues
It has been suggested that only 7% of our communication is done through actual words; the rest is though body language and other cues and non verbal behavior. Body language is non nonverbal communication that we subconsciously internalize, and consists of facial expressions, gestures, eye movements, and body postures. Why we use body language Body [...]
4 Steps Towards the Best Job Interview
Job interviews are certainly not something we would necessarily like to attend to and the latest statistics by Boston University certify that only 10% of the people attending one are calm before such an event. The large majority of men and women get extremely nervous before an interview even more so if they are aware [...]
Good Communication – a Workplace Requirement
Communication doubtlessly is a hugely important component of any successful relationship. However communication and good speaking skills are important from a professional standpoint as well. According to the Wall Street Journal blog, one of the things that employers look for most in a job candidate is verbal or communication or speaking skills. We may think [...]
Acing The Oral Test In Three Easy Steps
There are times when teachers require us to take an oral test. Here, our speech and oral communication skills are tested and graded. Oftentimes, it is dreaded by students since they have to speak in front of an audience and be scrutinized by the teacher in charge. So how can you earn a good grade [...]
The Importance Of Being A Good Listener
In order to achieve good communication, one has to be a good listener as well. There are several tried and tested methods that one can try if one wished to improve one’s listening skills. Here are some tips 1. You must learn to focus on the speaker first. When you are able to achieve this, [...]
How To Dramatically Improve Your Daily Communications?
Every day we communicate–whether orally or written. Not a day goes by that we’re not communicating in some way with someone. If you work outside your home, you communicate with the people you work with. Orally, you talk with your colleagues, you present information in meetings, or you train your staff. With writing, you send [...]
Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder To Improve Your Social Interactions!
Do you experience intense, debilitating fear during social interactions? If so, you might be suffering from social anxiety disorder, which can make you feel trapped and locked away from the world. It’s quite normal for us to feel nervous or self-conscious in certain social situations. For instance, giving a gift or going on date for [...]
Benefits Of Improving Your Communication Management Skills!
Communication is essentially considered as a life line and also an essential part for every organization. It is an accepted truth that a better communication management in any workplace has a great importance in this competitive business world. Managing the communication between employees and manager mainly plays a vital role for success in this uncompromising [...]