Successful communication is built on three key ingredients: audience, intent, and message. Understanding the audience, clarifying the intent behind the communication, and crafting the message accordingly are crucial steps. Rushing to deliver a message without considering the audience and desired outcome is a common mistake made by leaders. It is essential to slow down, think methodically, and develop strong communication skills. By focusing on audience, intent, and message, individuals can enhance their communication effectiveness both in written and spoken formats.
What does it mean to truly master communication? How can we speak and write for the most impact? In this podcast episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturers JD Schramm and Matt Abrahams discuss how to use self reflection for self improvement. They also offer methods for preparing for a high stakes situation such as a pitch meeting or an everyday interaction like an email.
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