The document discusses effective communication in family businesses. It defines communication and states that performance is judged by communication abilities. It provides 10 mantras for effective communication: having clear thoughts and ideas; understanding the purpose; empathy; two-way communication; language use; backing up words with actions; credibility; good listening; positive attitude; and honest appreciation. Effective communication can improve family and business relationships and quality of life. The source promotes visiting its website to strengthen family businesses and relationships.

1. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business Effective Communication Mantra Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.8seconds.net/userfiles/files/2009/07/personal-communication-300x257.jpg

2. Any transmission of a meaningful message which can be understood properly both in letter and spirit, may be termed as Communication. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com

3. Communication is the expression of thoughts, feelings, ideas, emotions, actions, reactions, dreams, views, opinions, judgments, beliefs, values, and attitudes. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com

4. Whatever position one enjoys in his or her life, in the ultimate analysis, one’s performance will be, to a considerable extent, judged by his or her ability to communicate. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com

5. Here are the communication mantras that make communication more effective: Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://cuberules.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/team-in-cubes.jpg

7. 2. Purpose of Communication. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-8382619-planning.php

8. 3. Empathy in Communication. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.llanishenhighschool.co.uk/Bst/img/business2.jpg

9. 4. Two Way Communication Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/9846586/2/istockphoto_9846586-happy-businesswoman-in-a-meeting-with-her-colleague.jpg

10. 5. The Language Aspect Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://pictures.directnews.co.uk/liveimages/Business+CC_898_19532831_0_0_7049327_300.jpg

11. 6. Supporting Words with Actions Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/11063292/2/istockphoto_11063292-young-businessman-shaking-hands-with-female-client.jpg

12. 7. Credibility in Communication Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.sau.edu/Images/campus/other/events/business.jpg

13. 8. Good Listening Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-243004-people-at-work.php

14. 9. Positive Attitude Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-1012431-good-business-conversation.php

15. 10. Honest and Sincere Appreciation Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com http://akshaya.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/business-people.jpg

16. Thus, the ability to communicate effectively has implications for every part of life. Better communication can improve family relationships, enhance business relationships, and improve overall quality of life. Family Business Battleground Surviving and Thriving in your Family Business www.FamilyBusinessBattleGround.com

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