Communication Skills – The six essential components you must master to become a great communicator.

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Video summary:
Communication problems can be devastating to careers and intimate relationships. Conversely, solving communication problems will pay off throughout your life. Six key areas summarize the most common mistakes that contribute to communication problems.

The six pillars of effective communication are: assertiveness, authenticity, openness, empathy, clarity and listening.

If you have something to say, say it assertively so that you are taken seriously. Identify your values, boundaries, and own agenda so you can communicate them authentically. Smiling and being afraid to contradict someone can be interpreted as inauthentic. Be open to the points of view of others, which will help you grow as a person.

Be empathetic to your listener to create common ground. The clearer you communicate, the less likely it is to be misinterpreted. And don't just listen; demonstrate active listening.

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