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Liking people is the beginning of the ability to communicate.
Never underestimate the importance of communication. It consumes enormous amounts of our time. One study, reported by D.K. Burlow in The Processs of Communication, states that the average American spends 70% of his active hours each day communicating verbally. President Gerald Ford once said, “Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively.”
When communication is one-sided, it can be comical. You may have heard the story of the frustrated judge preparing to hear a divorce case:
“Why do you want a divorce?” the judge asked. “On what grounds?”
“All over. We have an acre and a half,” responded the woman.
“No, No,” said the judge. “Do you have a grudge?”
“Yes, sir. Fits two cars.”
“I need a reason for the divorce,” said the judge impatiently.
“Does he beat you up?’
“Oh, no. I’m up at six every day to do my exercises. He gets up later.”
“Please,” said the exasperated judge. “What is the reason you want a divorce?”
“Oh,” she replied. “We can’t seem to communicate with each other.”
Some tips on improving our communication skills…
A genuine concern for the person we are talking to. When people sense that we have a concern for them, they are willing to listen to what we have to say. Liking people is the beginning of the ability to communicate.
The ability to focus on the responder. Poor communicators are focused on themselves and their own opinions. Good communicators focus on the response of the person they’re talking to. Good communicators also read body language.
Eye contact with the person we are speaking to. Most people who are being straight with you are willing to look you in the eye. Personal integrity and conviction make communication credible.
A warm smile. The fastest way to open the lines of communication is to smile. A smile overcomes innumerable communication barriers, crossing the boundaries of culture, race, age, class, gender, education, and economic status.
Extracted from John Maxwell’s book “Developing the Leaders Around You.”
Never underestimate the importance of communication. It consumes enormous amounts of our time. One study, reported by D.K. Burlow in The Processs of Communication, states that the average American spends 70% of his active hours each day communicating verbally. President Gerald Ford once said, “Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively.”
When communication is one-sided, it can be comical. You may have heard the story of the frustrated judge preparing to hear a divorce case:
“Why do you want a divorce?” the judge asked. “On what grounds?”
“All over. We have an acre and a half,” responded the woman.
“No, No,” said the judge. “Do you have a grudge?”
“Yes, sir. Fits two cars.”
“I need a reason for the divorce,” said the judge impatiently.
“Does he beat you up?’
“Oh, no. I’m up at six every day to do my exercises. He gets up later.”
“Please,” said the exasperated judge. “What is the reason you want a divorce?”
“Oh,” she replied. “We can’t seem to communicate with each other.”
Some tips on improving our communication skills…
A genuine concern for the person we are talking to. When people sense that we have a concern for them, they are willing to listen to what we have to say. Liking people is the beginning of the ability to communicate.
The ability to focus on the responder. Poor communicators are focused on themselves and their own opinions. Good communicators focus on the response of the person they’re talking to. Good communicators also read body language.
Eye contact with the person we are speaking to. Most people who are being straight with you are willing to look you in the eye. Personal integrity and conviction make communication credible.
A warm smile. The fastest way to open the lines of communication is to smile. A smile overcomes innumerable communication barriers, crossing the boundaries of culture, race, age, class, gender, education, and economic status.
Extracted from John Maxwell’s book “Developing the Leaders Around You.”
Hello!
I really thank God for you all who are able to communicate love and acceptance. I really enjoy being around you all ...your company, your smiles and just that something 'special' that makes you feel good everytime you all are around ...must be God given lah..His presence..in you!
Thank you for being special to me!
God bless!
jo
posted by Jo at 7:13 PM
2 Comments:
Does it mean as long as i still having communications with my husband I cannot divorce him?
11:42 PM
Dear Anonymous,
1 Cor 7:27 Are you married? do not seek a divorce...
Mt 19:9 I tell u that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery..
1 Cor 7:10 to the married I give this command (not i, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband
2:40 PM
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