2. Tips for Becoming a Better
Communicator
Financial management professional Diane Kaern is
experienced in sales operations and sales compensation
for a large multinational corporation. At the HewlettPackard Company in Palo Alto, California, she served as a
worldwide sales compensation analytics and reporting
manager for approximately two years and as a worldwide
strategic alliance sales operations manager for
approximately three years. Over the years, Diane Kaern
has developed strong analytical and communication skills.
3. Tips for Becoming a Better
Communicator
To succeed as a leader, it is especially important to be able
to connect with others through your words. Here are some
ways to become a more effective communicator:
- Earn trust by matching words with deeds.
- Adopt a more personal and engaging communication
style.
- Cut to the chase; be clear, simple, and concise.
- Focus on contributing more than receiving.
4. Tips for Becoming a Better
Communicator
- Keep an open mind.
- Develop good listening skills.
- Be empathetic and lose the ego.
- Understand what is not said, witnessed, or heard.
- Become an expert in your topic.
- Make each person feel as if you are speaking directly to
them.