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Understanding the social biome and how everyday communication adds up

Work Life

Andy Merolla is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jeffrey Hall is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies and the director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kanas. We all inhabit unique communication ecosystems that define us.

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The key to effective communication and performance: ‘How’s your day?’

Insperity

Said another way, it’s about linking effective communication and performance. Why effective communication and performance are linked. By making it a standard practice to engage in conversations with your employees, you open the lines of communication, which can yield all manner of dividends. How’s it going? How’s the family?

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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

All Work

These metrics are leading to new demands on the design, engineering and construction sectors to align with these eco-centric commitments, especially reducing carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. Fundamentally it ensures all the systems can communicate and work with each other and with the base building systems and network.

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Management training and employee retention: 6 ways to improve both

Insperity

First-time supervisors may be vulnerable to making rookie mistakes when it comes to everyday scenarios, like motivating and coaching the team, providing constructive feedback or disciplining employees. Construct comprehensive succession plans. Teach communication skills. Communication is key to all employee relations.

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Why Leaders Should Depersonalize Communication

Tanveer Naseer

Spoken language, together with the gestures to go with what we’re saying, are what constitutes communication. It is at the heart of what it means to be human, but it all goes wrong when we’re less selective about when, how and what we communicate. So what can be done to improve communication skills? Listen, just wake up!

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4 ways leaders can gain better control emotions at work

Work Life

Leaders are often expected to control emotions, embody assertiveness, detachment, and autonomy, and be results-driven and resilient in highly stressful situations. It teaches individuals to identify, control, and express themselves in an objective, safe, and dignified manner. But how do you learn to regain control if you never lose it?

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12 Must-Read Books to Boost Your Communication Skills

Success

Fear of making mistakes, appearing foolish or facing criticism can hinder communication. With the rise of digital communication, these challenges have only multiplied, making developing strong communication skills more crucial than ever. Think Faster, Talk Smarter offers strategies to help you communicate effectively on the fly.