 We can all agree that communication is a powerful tool! The way we interact with others can make or break the positivity in a company's culture. Let's look at the passive communication style. Passive communicators typically don't like conflict, are overly agreeable, and may have a difficult time expressing their thoughts or feelings. Although passive communicators are easy to get along with, they sometimes feel that others don't listen to their feelings or consider their ideas valuable. Is this you? If so, begin to speak confidently, maintain eye contact while talking, and voice your thoughts more often. This is not only good for you, it is helpful for your co-workers to know what's going on inside your noggin! :)
 The last way people can communicate is assertively! Being assertive is considered to be the most beneficial way to communicate. People who use this style are able to express their wants, needs, frustrations, difficulties, gratitude, and accomplishments to others around them. Assertive communicators are also very good at listening to others' ideas and feelings. A key component to being assertive is using "I" statements and refusing to blame others! For example, "I am frustrated when I do not receive my job assignment in a reasonable time frame" or "I wish I didn't have to explain this multiple times." This indicates ownership of personal thoughts and feelings instead of blaming someone else. Understanding how you and others communicate is the first step in becoming a better communicator. Hopefully you can take what you've learned here and skillfully apply it at work. In order to create a culture of great communicators, every one must take responsibility for how they communicate. Until next time, be your best and always move forward! Reference
Four Basic Styles of Communication. (n.d.). Retrieved November 20, 2019, from https://www.uky.edu/hr/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/wellness/images/Conf14_FourCommStyles.pdf. Surveys are essential to employee engagement, manager-employee relationships, and business growth. Happy and engaged employees create happy and engaged customers, both of which tend to stick around!
Nearly everyone has encountered individuals who hide behind the comfort zone of expertise. Not only is this fatiguing to others, it is professionally constraining to that individual. Thankfully these damaging behaviors can be defeated by simply being transparent, honest, and sincere as these permit an individual to lead others courageously and without fear.
 Is compassion an action or an emotion? Some religions consider compassion an emotion, like feeling empathy for another person. In modern psychology, compassion is regarded as an action aimed at ridding others of their troubles or consoling them in their suffering (Chowdhury, 2019). Regardless of these two differing positions, compassion is not a give or take scenario. People who show compassion do not expect to receive the same or get something in return. Compassion is simply kindness in action!
 Have you struggled to get employees engaged at work? Increased employee engagement has proven to be helpful with both work performance and organizational success. When someone is engaged at work, it shows in their workmanship, productivity, and communication. Engaged employees are more responsive as opposed to reactive. They are ready and willing to work individually yet with the team! Engaged employees will go over and beyond to do a great job as opposed to just meeting the minimum requirements. An engaged team will get your workplace running smoother and being more productive in no time! Read more to see a clip from our employee game day below!
 Excellent leaders do not withhold information! Some people are limited by their own fear of promoting others under their management to a position above them. This is a debilitating fear that often ends in a self-fulfilled prophecy. Generously sharing knowledge and processes to those under one's management separates a good leader from an excellent leader.
Excellent leaders make those under their management excellent leaders! That's right, leaders don't create a following, they create more leaders. This can be done by involving the team and creating ownership in decisions made. People are more interested in the outcome when ownership is incorporated. Asking subordinates questions will increase engagement and appreciating positive work results will keep employees committed.  Technology allows us to communicate with one another at a whim’s notice. As with most things, there are both positives and negatives associated with privileges. Some negatives to this virtual workplace communication are that messages can be misunderstood, misread or even undervalued. It is important that employees know how to take advantage of this advanced form of communication and use it for productivity in the workplace! Here are 5 easy dos and don'ts for leading your office in an upward spiral towards effectively communicating with one another. Enjoy!
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AuthorJessica Saxton is a researcher, writer, business marketer, and musician who recognizes the power of positivity, faith in God, and gratitude as an essential part of life. She holds a masters degree in professional counseling and is experienced in human resource development. She loves to help others grow through information sharing, networking, and simple encouraging words! 
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