Here are a few ways of impressive communication to improve collaboration and achieve goals described by Stephen Covey in the "7 habits of highly effective people" book. Let's dive in!

Be Proactive

The first tip for effective communication is being proactive. This means taking initiative and ownership of your communication rather than passively waiting for others to initiate. When you are proactive, you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and take steps to make it happen. This means you are more confident and assertive and take control of the conversation.

Begin with the End in Mind

This means having a clear understanding of your desired outcome before starting a conversation. When you begin with the end in mind, you can plan your communication more effectively, stay focused on your goal, and avoid getting sidetracked by irrelevant information.

Prioritize Important Communication First

This means prioritizing your communication based on what is most important and urgent. When you put first things first, you can prioritize your time and focus on what is truly important rather than getting bogged down by distractions.

Approach Win-Win Communication

This means approaching communication to create a mutually beneficial outcome. When you think win-win, you can build stronger relationships, improve collaboration and achieve your goals more effectively.

Seek First to Listen

This means taking the time to listen and understand the perspectives of others before trying to communicate your own point of view. When you seek first to understand, you can build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts more effectively, and communicate more effectively.

Continually Sharpen the Communication

This means continually improving your communication skills. When you sharpen the saw, you can improve your ability to communicate effectively, build stronger relationships, and achieve your goals more effectively.

 

This article is part of our Business Coaching blog series. At Dataczar we talk to a lot of small businesses. We’ve found a few books that we keep recommending time and again. To better help our customers, we’ve added a Reading List for Small Businesses to our website. We encourage every small business owner to read and keep these timeless business books on their office shelf.

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