Key To Effective Communication
By Jayaram V
The key to effective communication is to be in the present and paying
attention. Indeed, unless you are in the present you cannot pay attention, and
unless you pay attention you cannot be in the present. Thus, both are
interrelated.
Good communicators are also good at communicating with themselves. They pay
attention to themselves and are sensitive to their own thoughts and feelings. They
know when they are happy or unhappy, what motivates them or inspires or what
depresses them.
Being aware of their desires and aspirations and their strengths and
weaknesses makes them transparent and truthful about their feelings and
emotions. This ability to look within themselves and honestly acknowledging
their feelings and emotions help them empathize with others, which is the key to
effective communication.
Effective communication is all about paying attention, being mindful of oneself and the
other person or persons in communication and knowing when to speak and when to
listen, when to yield and when to assert, and when to speak out and when to suspend
judgment. Good communication requires effort. Those who excel in it excel in their lives and professions.
For Further Reading
Jayaram V is the Founder President of Hinduwebsite.com and author of 14 books, including
Think Success: Essays on Self-help. His forthcoming book, Being the Best is due
for publication soon.