“When you are socially aware, you will realize whether you are forcing yourself into a conversation or have actually been invited to participate.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Sometimes you must earn the right to be included. Otherwise, you may appear awkward or pushy.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“When a person is focused completely on self it is nearly impossible to be mindful of others at the same time. That is a contradiction for healthy communication, networking, and relationship building.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Give thanks to the Lord, who reaches out to you, even when you hit rock bottom. Find strength in his love and wisdom.”
Source: The Gift of Thanksgiving
“When people can't give anything and are only there for themselves, why should others use their time and energy to get involved? There's no benefit.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Do you attend networking events to give out as many cards as possible or is it your intention to deliver something of value? When you are busy charging ahead with your own agenda, you're not meeting the needs of anyone but yourself—and it's obvious!”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“At a Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, two of my friends and I were standing in a circle talking. A stranger approached, interrupted our little reunion, and gave each of us her card. She then began talking about herself and her business without a hint of social awareness, or care about her interruption. She even had the tactless gall to ask us for referrals. When she left our small circle, we looked at each other and laughed, “What was that?”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Situational awareness enables you to observe your periphery with a clear vision and emotional foresight, which may inevitably keep you socially, physically, or professionally out of harm's way. Connect the dots.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“When you enter a room, a social situation, or a business meeting, be mindful of cues; read between the lines to better understand people and events. What do these things tell you?”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact