

ML13: How To Become a Great Communicator
8 snips Jul 12, 2016
Great communicators aren't just born; they can be made with practice and effort. The importance of communication skills is often overlooked in education, yet they're vital for personal and professional success. Listeners can learn about effective public speaking, essential non-verbal cues, and the art of mastering writing. Strategies for clarity and engagement in communication are shared, alongside tips for overcoming writer's block. Whether you want to speak, listen, or write better, there are actionable insights to inspire improvement.
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Communication Is A Learnable Superpower
- Communication skills can be learned with deliberate practice rather than being purely innate.
- Improving communication benefits relationships, career progress, and how seriously others take you.
Three Channels Shape Every Message
- Communication consists of verbal, paraverbal, and non-verbal channels that jointly create meaning.
- Paralanguage (tone, pitch, rhythm) can completely change a message even when words stay the same.
Practice Active Listening
- Do remove common listening blocks like rehearsing your reply or judging mid-speech.
- Do practice active listening: paraphrase, clarify, and give feedback to show understanding.