169. Effective Workplace Communication

As you journey from a small and mighty team to a larger organization, it becomes essential to reflect on your rules of communication. You need to understand how these rules allow you to win or lose with your team members. One book that has profoundly influenced our perspective on this topic is 'Fierce Conversations' by Susan Scott. Susan's insightful quote, "Relationships grow or die slowly and then suddenly one conversation at a time," resonates deeply with us. Reflecting on the relationships in life, both the ones that have flourished and the ones that haven't, it's clear how crucial each conversation has been to their trajectory.

Today, we're delving deep into the world of effective communication, discussing the rules and tactics that we can adopt in the workplace to make our interactions more impactful. This episode is a must-listen regardless of where you find yourself on the corporate ladder. Whether you're a leader, a newbie, a part-time employee, or a member of the management team, the rules we're about to discuss apply to everyone.

So let's learn together, grow together, and enhance our communication one conversation at a time. These insights could be instrumental in shaping your professional relationships and fostering a thriving, collaborative workplace environment. Stay tuned for an episode that's sure to change the way you perceive and approach communication.

Resources:

• Read: Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

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