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Project success relies on effective communication. Technical skills are key, yes. But communication is essential for on time, within budget completion of projects. According to the Project Management Institute, the message is clear. In their 2013 white paper, the PMI notes some impressive statistics. So, get your communication flowing, or plan to have mediocre results. Sources:
Do you ever feel like you've finished a conversation, and everything is crystal clear...just to find out later that it wasn't? It happens to all of us. In conversations with our spouse, children, colleagues, boss, employees, friends, etc. we sometimes think that we are on the same page and then find out later that we were not. Communication is an art and a bit of science. It involves talking and listening, and oh so much more. For more details on the finer aspects of communication, stay tuned to this blog. As we all work to improve our communication skills, life's misunderstandings and surprises will become fewer and relationships will become more rewarding and satisfying.
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American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, Prince, performing at Roskilde Festival 2010 in Roskilde, Denmark. copywrite Simonwedge on Dreamstime
Bold. Authentic. Creative genius. These are the things we say when we talk about Prince. At his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Alicia Keys said, "There are many kings. King Henry VIII, King Solomon, King Tut, King James, King Kong, The Three Kings; but there is only one Prince." Prince knew who he was, what he wanted to do, and how he wanted to do it. It is sad, in a way that that made him so unique.
Prince communicated through his music. He lived his life and told us who he was through his performance art. The more you learn about his life, the more you understand how tenacious he was about being himself. By staying focused on being true to himself, he inspired us and moved us. Later in her speech, Alicia said, "Because of him, I've never wanted to be like anyone else but myself and because of his music, my music has wings to be different." One of the most important things each of us can do is know who we are. We need to be clear on our strengtha, weaknesses, interests, and preferences. Each of us needs to know who we are so that we can be true to ourselves. There is so much noise in our worlds from advertisers, family, friends, etc. telling us who we are that sometimes self knowledge can be a challenge. With self reflection and clarity, our purpose becomes clear. And when we know who we are, we can leverage our own personal style in communication, work, and creativity to accomplish our goals. When we do that, there is an alignment and a harmony in the universe. And we have a sense of peace. I am so glad that I have been alive while Prince was making music and performing. In addition to his musical legacy, let us take the inspiration of his bold, authentic, creativity into our own lives. Gain self knowledge and be true to yourself. And if you need some help in this area, reach out today. We have resources and tools to help in this area. Enjoy... When you are listening to someone, give that person your undivided attention. Focus on his or her body language, tone of voice, and other nonverbal cues. Tone of voice can convey emotion, so if you’re checking text messages, doodling, or thinking about your "to do “ list or your next vacation, you’re almost certain to miss the nonverbal cues and the emotional content behind the speaker's words. If you find it hard to concentrate on some speakers, try taking notes—this habit will reinforce their message and help you stay focused.
Creativity and innovation are differentiators in the workplace. Bring more originality to your work this week. Here is an great talk on balancing planning and procrastinating for optimizing originality. It's 15 and a half minutes, but it's worth it. Enjoy!
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AuthorLisa Liszcz has over 20 years of experience developing leaders and teams in four different global organizations in a variety of industries. In 2014 she became an entrepreneur and is rocking her inner superhero and loving her life like mad. Archives
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