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The Wall Street Journal reports that today’s young professionals are expected “to operate on a more sophisticated level than graduates of the past…employers are looking for fast learners who have exceptional soft skills — the ability to write, listen and communicate effectively.”
Read MoreWhen communicating with others, I most often become frustrated when I feel the person is not listening to what I am saying. No matter how I say it, how many times I say it, explain, re-explain, or give specific examples about the topic, they are hearing me and not listening to what I am saying. They hear my words but not my message.
Read MoreWhen I doubted my communication skills, I never volunteered. I lived by a simple acronym: NAVY (Never Again Volunteer Yourself). By not volunteering, I was “safe,” so to speak. In my comfort zone, I did not have to worry about messing up or saying the wrong thing, but now it haunts me: how many opportunities did I miss out on?
Read MoreIt is important to remember: being able to make human connections through the communication process is key to personal and career success. Whether communicating verbally or nonverbally, communication helps provide the opportunity to get our needs and wants met.
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