Author: Robert Bacal
What is the “less is more” principle of effective communication?
In informal speech and communication, people have a tendency to talk, and talk, often is a slightly disorganized fashion, since informal speech is not the kind of thing you can plan out. It may surprise you to know that in…
Less Is More In Communicating Your Message
Less Makes Better Communication Why LESS Communication Is More Effective To Make Your Point Whether we are trying to communicate a point face to face, on the Internet, on the phone, or to groups of people, many of us have…
What’s the next common myth about communication – verbal and nonverbal communication?
Sadly, many communication trainers don’t really have a good grasp of how communication works, beyond the superficial. This gives rise to a number of communication myths being repeated. The second most common myth about communication is that there are only…
What is a “presupposition” and why is it important in communication?
A presupposition is a background belief (something that sits, unsaid, and helps provide meaning about what a person says). It’s a common term in linguistics. When a person says something (makes an utterance), the meaning of that sentence has to…
Better Conversations For The Shy: Using Probing Questions
Probing Questions Grease The Wheels Of Conversation How And Why To Use Probing Questions Whether you are shy or outgoing, talkative or quiet you can become a brilliant conversationalist by learning to use, and using probing questions. What Are Probing…
Difference between task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication
What is the difference (and importance) of task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication? First, why is it important that we understand the difference between two “styles” or approaches to communication? When two people communicate they form perceptions of each…
