Effective communication is more critical than ever. However, effective communication often involves more than just a speaking skill. Here are a few:
Empathy skills: guessing what it’s like to be in other people’s shoes and talking from that perspective.
Being logical in our thinking and reasoning.
Having the patience: listen to other people and try different approaches until we find one that works.
Demonstrating care: genuinely express not just what’s in our minds but also our hearts.
Trusting: both ourselves and others—we can figure this out together.
Resilience: not to give up.
Being hopeful even in the most dire situation.
Humility in seeing ourselves as who we are and keeping improving.
Even though these skills are crucial to communicating effectively, they are also life skills that help us create better relationships overall.
