As an expert at the intersection of people/organizations and communication for over 20 years, I have heard these comments many times.
But what does it mean to solve communication problems, or to make the communication in your company “better”? To share information about a major change successfully? To manage that one employee who can’t get along with anyone else? Or to tell your direct report that they need to improve on something, clearly, without creating drama or overinflating their ego? OR, the big one…to tell your BOSS that they are treating everyone badly and it needs to change.
Do you need to talk louder…give more data…give less data…smile more…smile less…use Zoom instead of TEAMS….??? Communicate immediately or wait 24 hours? Use a compliment “sandwich”? The answer is IT DEPENDS on many factors, including the company culture, the relationship, the history of interactions, other employees, and more.
All communication problems require executives to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively. The nuance needed to tackle communication challenges specific to your situation is what an Executive Communication Coach brings to the table. Whether it is performance reviews, leading through change, answering difficult questions, and/or managing difficult bosses and direct reports, we help clients with these challenges and more.
What communication challenges do you have? I invite you to share any communication challenges you are experiencing. I’d love to put my 20 years of experience to work helping you feel better and have better experiences at work through communication.
What’s Wrong With Our Communication?
“We need to work on our communication skills.” “We have a communication problem.” “We need to fix our communication.”
As an expert at the intersection of people/organizations and communication for over 20 years, I have heard these comments many times.
But what does it mean to solve communication problems, or to make the communication in your company “better”? To share information about a major change successfully? To manage that one employee who can’t get along with anyone else? Or to tell your direct report that they need to improve on something, clearly, without creating drama or overinflating their ego? OR, the big one…to tell your BOSS that they are treating everyone badly and it needs to change.
Do you need to talk louder…give more data…give less data…smile more…smile less…use Zoom instead of TEAMS….??? Communicate immediately or wait 24 hours? Use a compliment “sandwich”? The answer is IT DEPENDS on many factors, including the company culture, the relationship, the history of interactions, other employees, and more.
All communication problems require executives to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively. The nuance needed to tackle communication challenges specific to your situation is what an Executive Communication Coach brings to the table. Whether it is performance reviews, leading through change, answering difficult questions, and/or managing difficult bosses and direct reports, we help clients with these challenges and more.
What communication challenges do you have? I invite you to share any communication challenges you are experiencing. I’d love to put my 20 years of experience to work helping you feel better and have better experiences at work through communication.
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