From the new book Speak Up, Show Up, and Stand Out
Is your communication sabotaging your effectiveness?
Welcome to our crowded world. Today instant global communication—where we prize speed over effectiveness—is contributing to massive misunderstandings and conflict.
Everyone is distracted. Chances are that your messages—whether electronic or face-to-face—are being undervalued, misunderstood, or flat-out ignored.
If you don’t know how to get your message across effectively, or how to handle the negativity that is hurled at you via emails, text messages, and online posts, you don’t stand a chance.
What price are you paying for ineffective communicate?
- Stress at work and at home
- Feeling as if your job is never done
- Frustrated that you are being misinterpreted
- Spending too much time dealing with constant misunderstandings
Enter the 9 Communication Rules
More than ever before we need communication guidelines to help us navigate sticky situations and resolve difficult conversations.
These aren’t your standard rules. They are value-based guidelines that tell people who you are and what you will and will not stand for.
The 9 communication rules will set you apart: You will stand out.
Apply them each time you communicate (consistency is key). You will:
- Capture the attention of others
- Create a strong presence
- Quickly resolve misunderstandings and conflict
- Be viewed as an influencer or leader regardless of your title or position.
Dr. Loretta Malandro is the CEO of the Malandro Consulting Group (www.malandro.com) and the author of several landmark business communication books including: Fearless Leadership, Say It Right the First Time, and her new book, “Speak Up, Show Up, and Stand Out: The 9 Communication Rules You Need to Succeed”.
