I've rarely met managers who assume they are terrific at communication.  Smart ones recognize that they aren't the best judges of their skills -- the people who work for them are.  Even the best-intentioned bosses discover that they're missing the mark or causing problems because they're overlooking some opportunities to get their messages across loud and clear. That's why I penned a column for Poynter.org, offering three tips that you can put to work right now -- and they can immediately improve your effectiveness.  There's a companion podcast, too. Feel free to click here to access both.  Feel free to let me know what you think!
I've rarely met managers who assume they are terrific at communication.  Smart ones recognize that they aren't the best judges of their skills -- the people who work for them are.  Even the best-intentioned bosses discover that they're missing the mark or causing problems because they're overlooking some opportunities to get their messages across loud and clear. That's why I penned a column for Poynter.org, offering three tips that you can put to work right now -- and they can immediately improve your effectiveness.  There's a companion podcast, too. Feel free to click here to access both.  Feel free to let me know what you think!
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