![Improving Nonverbal Communication
⢠Nonverbal communication includes your facial expressions,
⢠your use of touch, and your voice (not the words you speak, but
how they sound).[2]
⢠Visual cues are more important to interpret and deliver than audio
cues. With visual cues, people are more likely to successfully
interpret facial expressions in comparison to body language.[3]
⢠For example, if you want to show that you are happy, it's more
effective to give expressive facial cues, like smiling, than increasing
your talking speed or showing happy body language.
⢠There may be times when it is advantageous to hide emotions that
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- 2. Improving Nonverbal Communication ⢠Nonverbal communication includes your facial expressions, ⢠your use of touch, and your voice (not the words you speak, but how they sound).[2] ⢠Visual cues are more important to interpret and deliver than audio cues. With visual cues, people are more likely to successfully interpret facial expressions in comparison to body language.[3] ⢠For example, if you want to show that you are happy, it's more effective to give expressive facial cues, like smiling, than increasing your talking speed or showing happy body language. ⢠There may be times when it is advantageous to hide emotions that you may be feeling (like when you are afraid) but donât want to show it.
- 3. ⢠Understand the importance of nonverbal communication. Itâs estimated that non-verbal communication makes up to 60% of meaning in interpersonal communication.[4] To be successful at communicating nonverbally, you need to express emotions in ways that are received and correctly understood by others.Start thinking about the nonverbal cues both you send when communicating. Also think about the nonverbal communications that you receive from others.
- 4. ⢠Learn comfortable body language. Generally in Western culture if you want to convey a warm rapport with someone, focus on the following behavior: lean forward and direct your face and body right at the other person. Use gestures, and vary your vocal pitch, rate, and volume. Actively listen by nodding, smiling, and not interrupting. Be relaxed-but not too relaxed.In other words, donât slump your shoulders, but avoid stiffening your muscles. If you find yourself focusing too much on your body language, direct your attention instead to what the other person is saying.
- 5. ⢠Recognize cultural norms. While welcoming body language might work in some cultures, it may not work in others. Good nonverbal communication skills come from knowing cultural rules related to emotional expressions. For example, in Finnish culture, making eye contact is considered a sign of being approachable, while in Japanese culture, eye contact is a sign of anger.[5]From a global perspective, if you are native to a particular culture, many of the nonverbal norms will be instinctive. If you find yourself communicating in a culture that is not your own, keenly watch others for typical nonverbal behavior.
- 6. ⢠Understand how gender differences influence nonverbal communication. It is helpful to understand gender differences when sending and interpreting nonverbal messages.[6] Men and women express themselves non-verbally in different ways. Generally, women are more likely than men to use eye contact and smile. They're also likely to receive and give more physical touch.[7]Women also tend to interrupt less than men, listen more than men, and are better at correctly interpreting facial expressions than men.[8]
- 7. ⢠Regulate your emotional cues. This is an important part of successful communication. When you feel overwhelmed by emotion, you may need to take a deep breath and search for a calm feeling. Be aware of any tense signals you are sending and relax those signals: unclench your fists, donât grit your teeth, and release any other gripping in your muscles.In a study of Fortune 500 executives, those who were able to regulate and appropriately express emotions (like resisting the impulse to cry when given criticism) were more likely to gain trust from others.[9]
- 8. Improving Interactions ⢠Set goals. Are you getting the results you want when to talk to others? Take time to think about a recent interaction you had. Did you get what you wanted out of the conversation (for example, were you persuasive)? Did you feel like the other person really understood you? If the answer is no, think about the strategies you use to get the results you want.[10] Here are several effective strategies:Be persuasive: appeal to the other person's logical side. For example, if you want your roommate to take out the trash, explain that you both want to have the same amount of housework and that you took out the trash last time. Therefore it is her turn to take out the trash. ⢠Use welcoming body language: if you're getting a cold response to a request, try building a warm rapport with body language first, by leaning forward while talking to them and engaging in active listening. ⢠Listen: don't monopolize the conversation. Instead, monitor how you are responding and listening to your conversation partner. Allow silence and give signals that you are listening like âgo on,â âuh-huh,â and âreally?â ⢠Be strategically assertive: use "I-messages," like âIâm feeling overwhelmed.â[11] Be careful about using them too much or making aggressive statements with âyou- messagesâ like âYou are making me really mad.â[12]
- 9. ⢠Use efficient communication. Use a simple, direct request to get what you want, instead of complex, indirect messages.[13] When you can, plan and practice what you are going to say so that you can deliver your message with relative speed and ease. Efficient communication not only helps others to understand you, but also lets you make more messages in the same amount of time.[14]For example, you may want to ask your boss for more responsibility at your job. Instead of saying, âHello, if you think it's a good idea, Iâve been thinking about how I would like the opportunity to maybe take on more responsibilities and tasks within our workplaceâ say, âI am hoping to take on more responsibilities as you see fit.
- 10. ⢠Give others the chance to speak. People expect that they will be able to contribute to a conversation equally.[15] Letting the other person speak means that you should try to be comfortable with silences, but not for more than a few seconds.[16] Altercentrism, or focus on the other person in conversation, makes a communicator seem more competent.[17]For example, pay attention to how much you are speaking in a conversation. Has your story lasted for a long time? Wrap up your story and give a pause to signal that it is the other person's turn in the conversation.
- 11. ⢠Know what makes good communication. Generally, there are five principles that show effective communication: informativeness, relevance, truthfulness, politeness, and modesty.[18] There's an assumption among people that when you talk, your speech will:contribute information that others did not know ⢠be relevant and of interest to everyone involved ⢠be truthful (unless you're using sarcasm and irony) ⢠follow social expectations about being polite, like using âpleaseâ and âthank youâ ⢠avoid bragging or being self-centered
- 12. ⢠Find common ground. This can help you and your communication partner achieve your goals.[19] Find qualities you share and build upon common understandings. For example, if you disagree on which restaurant to go to, but both agree that you are hungry, draw on your mutual hunger to reach a decision.If you find that your conversation partner struggles to see or accept the common ground between you both, take a communication break and return to the conversation later. For example, you can say, âwe both are really hungry right now, so why donât I choose the restaurant this time and you can choose next time.â
- 13. ⢠Managing People's Impressions of You ⢠1 ⢠Find common ground. This can help you and your communication partner achieve your goals.[19] Find qualities you share and build upon common understandings. For example, if you disagree on which restaurant to go to, but both agree that you are hungry, draw on your mutual hunger to reach a decision.If you find that your conversation partner struggles to see or accept the common ground between you both, take a communication break and return to the conversation later. For example, you can say, âwe both are really hungry right now, so why donât I choose the restaurant this time and you can choose next time.â ⢠2 ⢠Donât presume or assume things. It's best to be completely direct and clear when communicating with others.[20] If you presume or assume things, you'll end up misunderstanding and causing tension in your relationships.[21] For example, imagine that you are speaking with someone who looks elderly and she asks you to repeat something you said. Do not assume that because she is older that she cannot hear and donât simply speak louder to be heard.If the context is unclear, try to figure out the request by your communication partner before continuing to talk. You might say, âIâm sorry, was I speaking too softly?â
- 14. ⢠Donât force a conversation. No one likes to feel as if they donât have a choice. If you feel yourself âstrong-armingâ in the conversation, or trying to get the other person to do what you want through force, rethink your strategy. Try to achieve your goals through persuasion and direct communication. This approach will make sure that your long-term relationships stay intact and will be more successful overall.For example, imagine you want to go on a road trip with a friend. Your friend has a pet emergency come up on the day of the trip and can't go. Rather than make your friend feel guilty about missing the trip, show your disappointment and offer to help somehow. Explain that you understand the position she's in.
- 15. ⢠Not all âI-statementsâ are received well by a communication partner. Studies show that the I- messages can be seen as hostile when paired with anger statements, like âI am getting angry.â[22] ⢠You might try to express distress instead of anger with I-statements, like âI am getting frustrated,â or âI am feeling upset,â since these statements are more likely to get cooperation from other others.[23]
- 16. ⢠What are the interpersonal skills? ⢠Interpersonal skills are the skills we use every day when we communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups. People with stronginterpersonal skills are often more successful in both their professional and personal lives.
- 17. How do you develop interpersonal skills? ⢠Cultivate a positive outlook. ⢠People gravitate naturally towards a colleague who's upbeat and optimistic. ... ⢠Control your emotions. ... ⢠Acknowledge others' expertise. ... ⢠Show a real interest in your colleagues. ... ⢠Find one good trait in every co-worker. ... ⢠Practice active listening. ... ⢠Be assertive. ... ⢠Practice empathy.
- 18. ⢠Interpersonal Skills Self-Assessment ⢠What is Communication? ⢠Interpersonal Communication Skills. ⢠Tips for Effective Interpersonal Communication. ⢠Principles of Communication. ⢠Barriers to Effective Communication. ⢠Giving and Receiving Feedback. ⢠Improving Communication. ⢠Interview Skills.
- 19. ⢠The seven types of interpersonal skills that are needed to succeed in an organizational environment are: ⢠Verbal communication. ⢠Non-verbal communication. ⢠Listening skills. ⢠Negotiation. ⢠Problem-solving. ⢠Decision-making. ⢠Assertiveness.
- 20. ⢠How do you develop interpersonal skills? ⢠Cultivate a positive outlook. People gravitate naturally towards a colleague who's upbeat and optimistic. ... ⢠Control your emotions. ... ⢠Acknowledge others' expertise. ... ⢠Show a real interest in your colleagues. ... ⢠Find one good trait in every co-worker. ... ⢠Practice active listening. ... ⢠Be assertive. ... ⢠Practice empathy.
- 21. ⢠How can I improve my people skills? ⢠Remember these people skills when meeting someone new: ⢠Use body language. Pay attention to non-verbal communication cues such as good posture, appropriate eye contact, and friendly gestures. ⢠Listen up. Rely on good communication and listening skills. ... ⢠Be aware of the situation around you.
- 22. ⢠10 Tips to Help You Be an Effective Interpersonal Communicator: ⢠Don't Show Negative Body Language. ... ⢠Do Not Interrupt the Other Person. ... ⢠Think Before You Speak. ... ⢠Listen Well. ... ⢠Don't be Defensive or Attacking â Be Neutral. ... ⢠Don't Deviate. ... ⢠Be Confident of Your Ideas. ... ⢠Be Open to Receiving Feedback.
- 23. ⢠What are some examples of interpersonal communication? ⢠Interpersonal communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages: it is face-to- face communication.
- 24. ⢠How can you improve your negotiation skills? ⢠Gain the edge in negotiations with fantastic non- verbal and body language tips to increase your rate of success and stay way ahead of the game. ⢠Show Up On Time. ... ⢠Perfect the Handshake. ... ⢠Negotiate with the Right People. ... ⢠Maintain Friendly Eye Contact. ... ⢠Be Aware of Your Facial Expressions. ... ⢠Maintain Personal Space: Proxemics.
- 25. ⢠Here are Ed Brodow's Ten Tips for Successful Negotiating updated for the year 2018: ⢠Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. ... ⢠Shut up and listen. ... ⢠Do your homework. ... ⢠Always be willing to walk away. ... ⢠Don't be in a hurry. ... ⢠Aim high and expect the best outcome. ... ⢠Focus on the other side's pressure, not yours.
- 26. ⢠What are good negotiation skills? ⢠These skills include: ⢠Effective verbal communication. See our pages: Verbal Communication and Effective Speaking. ⢠Listening. ... ⢠Reducing misunderstandings is a key part of effective negotiation. ... ⢠Rapport Building. ... ⢠Problem Solving. ... ⢠Decision Making. ... ⢠Assertiveness. ... ⢠Dealing with Difficult Situations.
- 27. ⢠How can you improve your negotiation skills? ⢠Gain the edge in negotiations with fantastic non- verbal and body language tips to increase your rate of success and stay way ahead of the game. ⢠Show Up On Time. ... ⢠Perfect the Handshake. ... ⢠Negotiate with the Right People. ... ⢠Maintain Friendly Eye Contact. ... ⢠Be Aware of Your Facial Expressions. ... ⢠Maintain Personal Space: Proxemics.
- 28. ⢠What are the techniques of negotiation? ⢠Ten negotiation techniques: ⢠Prepare, prepare, prepare. Enter a negotiation without proper preparation and you've already lost. ... ⢠Pay attention to timing. ... ⢠Leave behind your ego. ... ⢠Ramp up your listening skills. ... ⢠If you don't ask, you don't get. ... ⢠Anticipate compromise. ... ⢠Offer and expect commitment. ... ⢠Don't absorb their problems.
- 29. ⢠Negotiation tactics are the detailed methods employed by negotiators to gain an advantage. Negotiation Tactics are often deceptive and manipulative and are used to fulfil one party's goals and objectives â often to the detriment of others.
- 30. ⢠Different theorists use different labels for the two general types and distinguish them in different ways. ⢠Distributive negotiation. See also: Zero sum game. ... ⢠Integrative negotiation. ... ⢠Integrated negotiation. ... ⢠Bad faith. ... ⢠Employing an advocate. ... ⢠BATNA. ... ⢠Conflict styles. ... ⢠Types of negotiators.
- 31. ⢠Here are Ed Brodow's Ten Tips for Successful Negotiating updated for the year 2017: ⢠Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. ... ⢠Shut up and listen. ... ⢠Do your homework. ... ⢠Always be willing to walk away. ... ⢠Don't be in a hurry. ... ⢠Aim high and expect the best outcome. ... ⢠Focus on the other side's pressure, not yours.
- 32. ⢠Negotiation is an open process for two parties to find an acceptable solution to a complicated conflict. There are five steps to the negotiation process: Preparation and planning. Definition of ground rules. ⢠Effective negotiation helps you to resolve situations where what you want conflicts with what someone else wants. The aim of win-win negotiation is to find a solution that is acceptable to both parties, and leaves both parties feeling that they've won, in some way, after the event.
- 33. ⢠What are the techniques of negotiation? ⢠Ten negotiation techniques: ⢠Prepare, prepare, prepare. Enter a negotiation without proper preparation and you've already lost. ... ⢠Pay attention to timing. ... ⢠Leave behind your ego. ... ⢠Ramp up your listening skills. ... ⢠If you don't ask, you don't get. ... ⢠Anticipate compromise. ... ⢠Offer and expect commitment. ... ⢠Don't absorb their problems.
- 34. ⢠How can I improve my critical thinking skills? ⢠Don't Take Anything at Face Value. The first step to thinking critically is to learn to evaluate what you hear, what you read, and what you decide to do. ... ⢠Consider Motive. ... ⢠Do Your Research. ... ⢠Ask Questions. ... ⢠Don't Assume You're Right. ... ⢠Break It Down. ... ⢠Keep It Simple.
- 35. ⢠Characteristics of Critical Thinking. ... ⢠Step 1: Knowledge. ... ⢠Step 2: Comprehension. ... ⢠Step 3: Application. ... ⢠Step 4: Analysis. ... ⢠Step 5: Synthesis.
- 36. ⢠Hire the right people for roles. ⢠Get to know every member of the team. ⢠Play to individual strengths. ⢠Establish ground rules. ⢠Agree on a team mission. ⢠Promote sharing. ⢠Steer the conversation. ⢠Map goals and timelines.
- 37. ⢠Lead by example. ... ⢠Build up trust and respect. ... ⢠Encourage socializing. ... ⢠Cultivate open communication. ... ⢠Clearly outline roles and responsibilities. ... ⢠Organize team processes. ... ⢠Set defined goals. ... ⢠Recognize good work.
- 38. ⢠Set team goals. Use timelines, plans and structured content that clearly define current and future goals for the team. ... ⢠Foster a creative environment. Allow team members to brainstorm in an open, non-judgmental framework that embraces the team's diversity. ⢠Build cohesion. ... ⢠Visualize ideas. ... ⢠Break down barriers. ... ⢠Execute.
- 39. ⢠Help your team by using your strengths, clearly understanding your role, and staying flexible and reliable until the project is completed. Be positive, and help others as much as you can. By being cooperative and willing to work hard, you'll make a goodimpression on everyone â including your boss.
- 40. ⢠Here's what you can do to make sure your team is as strong as it can possibly be for your company. ⢠Focus on roles. ⢠Value each role. ⢠Communicate. ⢠Set goals. ⢠Celebrate successes and failures. ⢠Know each other.
- 41. ⢠ry these 9 powerful ways to keep the members of your team motivated and giving their very best on the job. ⢠Pay your people what they are worth. ... ⢠Provide them with a pleasant place to work. ... ⢠Offer opportunities for self-development. ... ⢠Foster collaboration within the team. ... ⢠Encourage happiness. ... ⢠Don't punish failure. ... ⢠Set clear goals.
- 42. ⢠I'm sure you'll find at least one or two that do just that among these suggestions. ⢠Make a deal with yourself. ... ⢠Act like it. ... ⢠Ask uplifting questions in the morning. ... ⢠Move the goalposts. ... ⢠Do something small and create a flow. ... ⢠Do the toughest task first. ... ⢠Start slow. ... ⢠Compare yourself with yourself.
- 43. ⢠Think about the achievements in your life. ⢠Examine your strengths to understand what you can build on. ⢠Determine what other people see as your strengths and key capabilities. ⢠Set achievable goals for yourself, work to achieve them, and enjoy that achievement.
- 44. ⢠Close your eyes, and visualize yourself reaching your goals. ⢠Try something new today. ⢠Take a walk in a park, and let nature reset your mind. ⢠Make a to-do list. ... ⢠Get more sleep. ... ⢠Drink coffee for a quick jolt. ⢠Start exercising, and you'll feel like yourself.
- 45. How do you get motivated when you are depressed? ⢠Use a Mantra. Find a couple of short and sweet mantras to steer your mind off of negative thoughts. ... ⢠Don't Feed The Beast. ... ⢠Exercise. ... ⢠Stick To Your Scheduleâ ... ⢠Avoid Overwhelm By Delegating Tasksâ ... ⢠Create A Mental Barrier Protecting You From Depressionâ ... ⢠Channel Your Inner Stoic. ... ⢠Create a Happy Routine.
- 46. ⢠10 Terrific Self Motivating Tips ⢠By Mike Moore ⢠No one can motivate anyone to do anything. All a person can do for another is provide them with incentives to motivate themselves. Here are ten very effective strategies to help you get up and get moving toward actualizing your enormous, untapped potential. ⢠* Be willing to leave your comfort zone. The greatest barrier to achieving your potential is your comfort zone. Great things happen when you make friends with your discomfort zone. ⢠* Donât be afraid to make mistakes. Wisdom helps us avoid making mistakes and comes from making a million of them. ⢠* Donât indulge in self-limiting thinking. Think empowering, expansive thoughts. ⢠*Choose to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated. Happiness is your birthright so donât settle for anything else. ⢠* Spend at least one hour a day in self-development. Read good books or listen to inspiring tapes. Driving to and from work provides an excellent opportunity to listen to self-improvement tapes. ⢠* Train yourself to finish what you start. So many of us become scattered as we try to accomplish a task. Finish one task before you begin another. ⢠* Live fully in the present moment. When you live in the past or the future you arenât able to make things happen in the present. ⢠* Commit yourself to joy. C.S. Lewis once said, âJoy is the serious business of heaven.â ⢠* Never quit when you experience a setback or frustration. Success could be just around the corner. ⢠* Dare to dream big dreams. If there is anything to the law of expectation then we are moving in the direction of our dreams, goals and expectations. ⢠The real tragedy in life is not in how much we suffer, but rather in how much we miss, so donât miss a thing. ⢠Charles Dubois once said, âWe must be prepared, at any moment, to sacrifice who we are for who we are capable of becoming.â ⢠Mike Moore is an international speaker/writer on the role of appreciation, praise and humor in performance motivation and human potential. You can check out his books, tapes and manuals at www.motivationalplus.com.
- 47. ⢠Here are some things you can do now to develop a good work ethic. ⢠Practice punctuality. Develop the habit of being on time or early for all appointments. ... ⢠Develop professionalism. Professionalism goes beyond a crisp white shirt and tie. ... ⢠Cultivate self-discipline. ... ⢠Use time wisely. ... ⢠Stay balanced.
- 48. ⢠A strong work ethic is vital to a company achieving its goals. Every employee, from the CEO to entry-level workers, must have a good work ethic to keep the company functioning at its peak. A work ethic is a set of moral principals an employee uses in his job.
- 49. ⢠Strong Work Ethic. Employers value employees who understand and possess a willingness to work hard. ... ⢠Dependability and Responsibility. ... ⢠Possessing a Positive Attitude. ... ⢠Adaptability. ... ⢠Honesty and Integrity. ... ⢠Self â Motivated. ... ⢠Motivated to Grow & Learn. ... ⢠Strong Self â Confidence.
- 50. ⢠of principles incorporate the characteristics and values that most people associate with ethical behavior. ⢠HONESTY. ... ⢠INTEGRITY. ... ⢠PROMISE-KEEPING & TRUSTWORTHINESS. ... ⢠LOYALTY. ... ⢠FAIRNESS. ... ⢠CONCERN FOR OTHERS. ... ⢠RESPECT FOR OTHERS. ... ⢠LAW ABIDING.
- 51. ⢠What are the five basic ethical principles? ⢠Respecting autonomy. The individual has the right to act as a free agent. ... ⢠Doing no harm (Nonmaleficence) Our interactions with people (within the helping professions or otherwise) should not harm others. ... ⢠Benefiting others (Beneficence) ... ⢠Being just (Justice) ... ⢠Being faithful (Fidelity)
- 52. Risk taking skills ⢠Learner's definition of RISKâTAKING. : the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal. Starting a business always involves some risk-taking. ⢠Risk makes us feel alive. Life without risk is life stuck in a rut. If you feel like your job or life is getting boring and monotonous, then you're not taking enough risk. The fact is we're built to take risk.
- 53. ⢠Certain types of people enjoy taking risks, while others prefer stability and are averse to any type of risk. ⢠A risk taker is someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement or accepts greater potential for loss in decisions and tolerates uncertainty.
- 54. ⢠6 Ways To Be A Successful Risk Taker ⢠1. Understand That Failure is Going to HappenâŚa Lot ⢠2. Trust the Muse ⢠Writing a story isnât a big risk. Itâs really just a risk on my time. So when I start writing a story Iâm scared it will be time wasted. Of course, it never really is. Even if the story doesnât turn out fabulous, I still practiced. ⢠When Iâve taken risks in my life, the successful ones always seemed to happen when I followed the muse. Steven Pressfield describes the muse, âThe Muse demands depth. Shallow does not work for her. If weâre seeking her help, we canât stay in the kiddie end. When we work, we have to go hard and go deep.â The muse is a goddess who wants our attention and wants us to work on our passion.
- 55. ⢠Remember to be Authentic ⢠Taking a risk and then turning into something youâre not, is only going to lead to disaster. Whether you are risking a new relationship or new opportunity, you must be yourself throughout the entire process.
- 56. ⢠4. Donât Take Any Risks While Youâre Drunk ⢠Iâd been considering the risk for a couple weeks. It all sounded good. I was 22 and I could be rich in a couple years. Thatâs what they were selling me, anyways. One night, while at a house party with some friends I found myself at a computer. A couple of my friends were standing nearby and asked me what I was doing. I told them I was considering starting my own business and it was only going to cost me $1500.
- 57. ⢠5. Fully Understand What Youâre Risking ⢠It was the start of my baseball comeback. I got a tryout with a professional scout and killed it. After the tryout, he talked to my girlfriend and myself, making sure we understood I would be gone for up to 6 months at a time. That strain on the relationship could be tough.
- 58. ⢠6. This is Your One Shot ⢠Even if the above points donât resonate with you or you donât agree with them, you canât argue this one. As far as we know officially, this is our one shot at life, so why not take some risks? ⢠The top thing people are saddened by on their deathbeds are regrets. They wish they did more, asked that girl in the coffee shop out, spoke out when they should have, or did what they were passionate about.
- 59. ⢠Take a note of these tips to strengthen self- motivation, inspire others and improve your leadership skills: ⢠Get inspired. True motivation is inside oneself. ... ⢠Think of the rest. ... ⢠Push away the negative. ... ⢠Recruit positive people. ... ⢠Appeal to values. ... ⢠Celebrate small achievements. ... ⢠Reward your team. ... ⢠Trust and delegate.
- 60. ⢠How do you acquire leadership skills? ⢠Have a clear vision. ... ⢠Know and utilize your strengths and gifts. ... ⢠Be Passionate. ... ⢠Live in accordance with your morals and values. ... ⢠Serve as a role model. ... ⢠Set definitive goals and follow concrete action plans. ... ⢠Maintain a positive attitude. ... ⢠Improve communication skills.
- 61. ⢠What are the skills of a leader? ⢠Communication. As a leader, you need to be able to clearly and succinctly explain to your employees everything from organizational goals to specific tasks. ... ⢠Motivation. ... ⢠Delegating. ... ⢠Positivity. ... ⢠Trustworthiness. ... ⢠Creativity. ... ⢠Feedback. ... ⢠Responsibility.
- 62. ⢠The following tips are proven to help you grow as a globally-minded leader: ⢠Write Down Your Goals, Seriously. ⢠Develop Your Grit. ⢠Find Your Purpose Pattern. ⢠Always Be Closing Learning. ⢠Complete the TED Talk MBA. ⢠Start Using a Career Coach Today. ⢠Get International Experience. ⢠Work with a Mentor.
- 63. ⢠Here are some key qualities that every good leader should possess, and learn to emphasize. ⢠Honesty. ... ⢠Delegate. ... ⢠Communication. ... ⢠Confidence. ... ⢠Commitment. ... ⢠WATCH: 30 Under 30: Best Advice. ... ⢠Positive Attitude. ... ⢠Creativity.
- 64. ⢠What this blog suggests is that there are a few skills/traits that are common in the most effective leaders of any organization. ⢠#1 Honesty and Integrity. ... ⢠#2 Outstanding Self Awareness. ... ⢠#3 Vision. ... ⢠#4 Courage. ... ⢠#5 Communication Skills. ... ⢠#6 Team Builder.
- 65. ⢠Decision making is a key skill in the workplace, and is particularly important if you want to be an effective leader. Whether you're deciding which person to hire, which supplier to use, or which strategy to pursue, the ability to make a good decision with available information is vital.How can people improve their decision making skills? ⢠Develop your programming or language skills. To exercise a different part of your brain, work on something more technical. ... ⢠Hang out with people of all ages. Try to widen the age range of people surrounding you. ... ⢠Exercise. ... ⢠Get experimental with your cooking. ... ⢠Get social online. ... ⢠Write down the pros and cons.
- 66. ⢠Individual Decision-Making ⢠Cost-Benefit Analysis. Before reaching the ultimate decision, it's important to weigh the pros and the cons to ensure that you're making the best decision possible. ... ⢠Narrow Your Options. ... ⢠Evaluate the Significance. ... ⢠Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. ... ⢠Do Your Research. ... ⢠Get a Well-Informed Opinion.
- 67. ⢠he Keys To Making a Good Decision ⢠Identify the decision to be made as well as the objectives or outcome you want to achieve. ⢠Do your homework. ... ⢠Brainstorm and come up with several possible choices. ... ⢠Weigh the probabilities or possible outcomes. ... ⢠Make a list of the pros and cons.
- 68. ⢠What are the steps in the decision making process? ⢠Step 1: Identify the decision. You realize that you need to make a decision. ... ⢠Step 2: Gather relevant information. ... ⢠Step 3: Identify the alternatives. ... ⢠Step 4: Weigh the evidence. ... ⢠Step 5: Choose among alternatives. ... ⢠Step 6: Take action. ... ⢠Step 7: Review your decision & its consequences.
- 69. ⢠Steps of Decision Making Process ⢠Step 1: Identification of the purpose of the decision. ... ⢠Step 2: Information gathering. ... ⢠Step 3: Principles for judging the alternatives. ... ⢠Step 4: Brainstorm and analyse the different choices. ... ⢠Step 5: Evaluation of alternatives. ... ⢠Step 6: Select the best alternative. ... ⢠Step 7: Execute the decision.
- 70. ⢠What are the five factors that influence our decisions? ⢠There are several important factors that influence decision making. Significantfactors include past experiences, a variety of cognitive biases, an escalation of commitment and sunk outcomes, individual differences, including age andsocioeconomic status, and a belief in personal relevance.
- 71. ⢠The seven-step strategy is: ⢠Create a constructive environment. ⢠Investigate the situation in detail. ⢠Generate good alternatives. ⢠Explore your options. ⢠Select the best solution. ⢠Evaluate your plan. ⢠Communicate your decision, and take action.
- 72. ⢠Adaptability and Flexibility. "Indecision is the key to flexibility!" The world of work is changing at an ever increasing pace so employers actively seek out graduates who can adapt to changing circumstances and environments, and embrace new ideas, who are enterprising, resourceful and adaptable.
- 73. ⢠Here are four ways to turn rigidity into adaptability: ⢠Redefine your motivation. Adaptability begins with a willingness to adapt; a mindset that is open and ready to acceptâand therefore overcomeâuncertainty at anytime. ... ⢠Observe. ... ⢠Develop COAs. ... ⢠Set small goals.
- 74. ⢠How can you improve your adaptability? ⢠10 Ways To Improve Your Adaptability. by Dr. ⢠Reach out and touch someone. ... ⢠Don't overdo it. ... ⢠Don't be too quick to judge. ... ⢠Use self-knowledge as an insight, not an excuse. ... ⢠Work on improving your adaptability. ... ⢠Learn to motivate by style. ... ⢠Tailor your criticism by style.
- 75. ⢠If you're unwilling to adapt to something new, here are a few baby steps to try in order to become more adaptable in life. ⢠Stop whining. ... ⢠There's no 'right' and 'wrong' ... ⢠Improve your coping mechanism. ... ⢠Be open to change. ... ⢠Have the whole alphabet for your plan. ... ⢠Engage in a positive self-talk. ... ⢠Stick to your natural inclinations.
- 76. ⢠Flexibility is the Thinking Skill that focuses on a child's ability to adapt to new situations, improvise, and shift strategies to meet different types of challenges. ... Video games can help improve Flexibility by allowing kids to practice theirFlexibility skills while in the midst of a fun and immersive game experience.
- 77. ⢠Here are the exercises from our 10-week workout program that will help you: ⢠Seated trapezius stretch. ⢠Shoulder stretch. ⢠Triceps stretch. ⢠Lower back. ⢠Hip flexor stretch in three planes. ⢠Hamstring stretch. ⢠Quadriceps stretch. ⢠Calf stretch.
- 78. ⢠6. Engage in a positive self-talk ⢠Iâm not telling you to sit and talk to yourself every morning or evening. Thatâs kind of madness, right? But positive self-talk every now and then can help you adapt to any changes faster, especially if you have no one to encourage and support you during the rough times. ⢠7. Stick to your natural inclinations ⢠If a situation doesnât come naturally and you have trouble coping with it, turn to your natural inclinations. If youâre an extrovert who draws the strength and inspiration from talking to other people, no matter whether theyâre family members or total strangers, make sure you talk to them. ⢠If youâre an introvert, spend some time alone in order to analyze the situation you are in and find a solution. If youâre introverted extrovert or extroverted introvert, follow your intuition and do what you feel is right to you. ⢠8. Think big ⢠You can greatly improve your adaptability by learning to think big. Break through the limitations youâve set for yourself. Let go of them. Expand your horizons. Set realistic goals and you will never feel like you failed. ⢠All of these will not only help you be more adaptable in the future, but will also show you the road to success. ⢠See Also: The Power of Thinking Big ⢠9. Donât blame yourself ⢠⌠and others, if you have this habit. Adaptable people know their personalities and they always keep reinventing themselves in order to adapt. They donât blame themselves for mistakes, failures, rejections, traits and doubts. They do realize that if they canât change it, they must accept it. ⢠Blaming yourself or others is just a waste of time. Focus on improvement, not the past. ⢠10. Learn how to balance your life ⢠Trying to succeed in all aspects of life is great, but you risk ending up feeling miserable in case of a failure. Create a balanced life, instead. After all, itâs impossible to adapt to all changes in all aspects of life, no matter how strong you are. ⢠When youâre balanced, you feel grounded, calm, clear-headed, inspired and motivated. Take time to look at your life, and figure out the aspects of it that you are either neglecting or paying too much attention to. ⢠You know youâre in a state of imbalance when you donât good and youâre stretching yourself to fill the gaps. ⢠11. Stop waiting ⢠⌠for the right time, right place, success, happiness, money, people, you name it. Just stop waiting. ⢠When it comes to adaptability, thereâs no ârightâ moment. You have to take action to cope with the hard stuff. You can either influence or accept it. Thereâs no other choice. ⢠Adaptability isnât a part of success; itâs a part of life. Itâs vital for a happy life. Although some people are adaptable to circumstances by nature, you can master this skill as well. It will take time, patience and effort, but it will all be worth it in the end.