Comments on: 14 Very Effective Communication Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/ Strategies for Positive Change Tue, 22 May 2012 03:07:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39298 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:01 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39298 I know exactly what you mean, Robin. It’s not good to go past the point of social etiquette and go out of our way to pretend that we like someone. That would seem quite draining for any person who would attempt this. That tip is mainly for people who might display low / unenthused energy levels like I did a few years ago before some sales managers and instructors suggested that I take notice of this. You’re very understanding of my intention though and I appreciate that. I know exactly what you mean, Robin. It’s not good to go past the point of social etiquette and go out of our way to pretend that we like someone. That would seem quite draining for any person who would attempt this.

That tip is mainly for people who might display low / unenthused energy levels like I did a few years ago before some sales managers and instructors suggested that I take notice of this.

You’re very understanding of my intention though and I appreciate that.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39297 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:36 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39297 Good point Nea. It’s not always a good idea to reveal information that’s too personal to people we’ve barely met. Perhaps we could still talk about our opinions of our immediate surroundings, music, movies, restaurants, etc. Or we can focus on giving our opinions of what the other person is interested in. That’s a good way to reveal ourselves without giving away too much personal information. Good point Nea. It’s not always a good idea to reveal information that’s too personal to people we’ve barely met. Perhaps we could still talk about our opinions of our immediate surroundings, music, movies, restaurants, etc. Or we can focus on giving our opinions of what the other person is interested in. That’s a good way to reveal ourselves without giving away too much personal information.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39296 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:08:41 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39296 Absolutely true Amit. There’s always more emotional impact behind our words when we say what we are truly passionate about and believe in. That’s a good indication for what we should talk more about. Absolutely true Amit. There’s always more emotional impact behind our words when we say what we are truly passionate about and believe in. That’s a good indication for what we should talk more about.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39295 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:05:55 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39295 So true Kristi, the words flow out much easier when I say something I’m passionate about rather than trying to force something out that I don’t really care about. I’m sure that’s true for most people. So true Kristi, the words flow out much easier when I say something I’m passionate about rather than trying to force something out that I don’t really care about. I’m sure that’s true for most people.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39294 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:04:01 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39294 You are very welcome, Lana. I’m glad you found it insightful. Perhaps a good starting point would be to focus on only one or two of these communication skills at a time so that you won’t be trying too many things at once. I think you are more likely have faster results with that approach. You are very welcome, Lana. I’m glad you found it insightful. Perhaps a good starting point would be to focus on only one or two of these communication skills at a time so that you won’t be trying too many things at once. I think you are more likely have faster results with that approach.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39292 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:04 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39292 Very true Walter. It can be frustrating to listen to somebody who would rather hear themselves talk without giving any consideration whatsoever to the thoughts and opinions of others. That's not communication! Very true Walter. It can be frustrating to listen to somebody who would rather hear themselves talk without giving any consideration whatsoever to the thoughts and opinions of others. That’s not communication!

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39291 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:56:04 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39291 Thanks Mike, it can be useful to share our greatest vulnerabilities with the people we trust. We all know what can happen when a relationship such as a marriage if the marriage mates insist on holding back important or deeply-emotional information from each other. Thanks Mike, it can be useful to share our greatest vulnerabilities with the people we trust. We all know what can happen when a relationship such as a marriage if the marriage mates insist on holding back important or deeply-emotional information from each other.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/14-very-effective-communication-skills/#comment-39290 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:52:03 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2495#comment-39290 Such an important point Gail. When we speak from the heart, our words have a bigger impact, not only on others, but also on ourselves. And if some people don’t like what we have to say when we are communicating sincerely from the heart, at least we’ll open up opportunities to meet other people who will. One of the greatest pleasures in life is to meet people who like and accept us for who we really are. Such an important point Gail. When we speak from the heart, our words have a bigger impact, not only on others, but also on ourselves. And if some people don’t like what we have to say when we are communicating sincerely from the heart, at least we’ll open up opportunities to meet other people who will.

One of the greatest pleasures in life is to meet people who like and accept us for who we really are.

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