When Communications Clash

When Communications Clash

All along, WHAT we knew was that COMMUNICATIONS is the solution to almost all 'disconnects' that happen in life.  BUT it does befuddle me that sometimes [or likely many times], COMMUNICATIONS itself becomes part of the problem.  HOW can that be?  Indeed, it does become that ironical When Communications Clash.    WHEN in fact, we were always taught that COMMUNICATIONS is an art that everyone of us must master to find success.  Unfortunately, some poor methods of COMMUNICATIONS are so common [and quite chronically prevalent] that many of us AREN'T even aware of it, which causes things to go uphill📗📙📘

This conundrum has even brought about the need for COMMUNICATIONS coaches and a common refrain we hear from coaches is that a coaching client WON'T realize they need to break a BAD COMMUNICATIONS habit until their coach brings it up to them.  So, WHAT can we do to break them?  One of the worst ways to COMMUNICATE is by demonstrating a lack of empathy, particularly WHEN the message could impact another person💥💥💥

Through the years, I've witnessed first-hand [and many times I was guilty of this as well] WHEN messaging kicks-in even without first reflecting on the possible reaction of the receiving party.  Indeed, that is a surefire way to cause a dent OR even a damage to COMMUNICATIONS between two or more persons.  And BTW, how often do you react and respond in a quick 'lightning' speed simply because we want to sound that smart???

C'mon dude, taking a few minutes before responding to the issue [especially in a heated verbal exchange] can help build trust and even create space for more meaningful COMMUNICATIONS.  Problem is, BAD COMMUNICATION habits are often something that we are NOT aware of even within ourselves.  One bad habit that is often overlooked is interrupting others WHICH means, we do NOT allow them to finish their thought and can even make them feel unheard OR worse, feel ignored.  Next time, they may not even speak❌❌❌

Our takeaway:  Taking either extremes of the spectrum is bad enough.  LIKE speaking too fast without even pausing.  HOW can we give the listeners the opportunity to digest WHAT was said OR to even ask questions?  In our desire to share as much information as possible, it is easy to forget that silence is a necessary component of COMMUNICATIONS.  Indeed, when COMMUNICATIONS clash!@#?