I read in the paper today a quote from Football legend Vince Lombardi. It read:
"People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or problems of modern society."
For us to effectively work together to solve the issues that weigh heavy on our hearts and minds, we need to learn how to communicate effectively. I will cover this more in the following video blog.
In this week's video blog, I discussed the importance of communicating effectively. Communicating properly is not unlike a race track. Information travels from individual to individual, hopefully taking a pitstop in the receiver's brain before continuing along the path (track) of communication. If the information does not stop for a "once-over' and possible quick tire change, the communication will fail to be effective. For those of you who are visual learners, here is a visual of what I mean:
Additionally, we need to appreciate the unique perspectives of others and realize that perception is fact to the person who is perceiving it. Once we realize that, and take a moment to re-examine how our words and actions might effect someone with a different vantage point or perception, we will become more sensitive to the needs of others, and in turn a better communicator, motivator, leader, companion, spouse, parent, or friend.
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