Tag Archives: Communication

Brought to You By the Letter C

Posted on December 9, 2014 by cbecker53

Today’s post is brought to you by the letter C.  And no, it doesn’t stand for Christmas.  Or Cheryl. It stands for Conflict.   There’s always conflict, of course, but I feel like I’m aware of a great deal of conflict … Continue reading →

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Clear Communication in a Fast Paced World

Posted on July 22, 2014 by cbecker53

We’ve become a world that communicates in two-minute sound bites and 140 characters, but how can anyone expect you to explain complex information so quickly and concisely? Well, they do – and you can. Read 6 Ways to Clearly Communicate … Continue reading →

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What’d You Say? (Communication is Important!)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by cbecker53

I’m pleased to have been asked by the training site Webucator to write a post about the skill I think most essential for success. This was hard for me.  After thinking long and hard, I have decided that, to me, … Continue reading →

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Listening–And Communication Styles

Posted on February 4, 2014 by cbecker53

“Why do people who consider themselves good communicators often fail to actually hear each other? Often it’s due to a mismatch of styles: To someone who prefers to vent, someone who prefers to explain seems patronizing; explainers experience venters as … Continue reading →

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Just to Be Clear. . .

Posted on September 19, 2013 by cbecker53

Yes, I know I’ve written about communication before.  Perhaps you think I write about it too much.  So sue me; I think it’s important! Yup, that’s a lead-in to another post about communication.  Well, actually to a few links about … Continue reading →

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What’s the Real Issue?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by cbecker53

Today’s post has to do with communication again, which I know I’ve addressed before.  But today’s topic is more specifically about communication about workplace problems or issues. Often, when people tell us about something that’s worrying them, they talk “around” … Continue reading →

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Fun Way to Look at Listening–

Posted on November 26, 2012 by cbecker53

I’ve written about the importance of listening a few times (here and here).  A good manager must be a good listener, and as a matter of fact, we should all strive to be good listeners in all our relationships. I … Continue reading →

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Communication: Is it Hard to Talk About Yourself?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by cbecker53

Yup, I’m talking about communication again!  Makes you wonder about me, doesn’t it.  But, I have to say, I think it is so critical to being a good leader, manager, librarian. . . and in fact, being a good person!  … Continue reading →

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Listen While They Rant

Posted on August 8, 2012 by cbecker53

I do seem to blog about communication and listening a lot.  But I do because it’s so important.  Communication is so central to being a good human being, a good friend, a good worker, a good boss, a good spouse. … Continue reading →

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Are You Listening??? (No, Really. . . Are You?)

Posted on June 18, 2012 by cbecker53

Are you adept at communication?  Communication skills are a necessity, not just in our work lives, but in our personal lives as well.  So often we think we are “communicating” when we really aren’t. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when … Continue reading →

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