David Lawrence Preston

Tag: communication

  • Body language

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    Your body gives away a lot more than the words you speak – about eight times more. The body uses an unspoken language that is incapable of lying. We continually telegraph our thoughts and feelings non-verbally. Much of this takes place at an unconscious level; often the person picking up non-verbal signals is not aware…

  • Listening – the most essential communication skill

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    ‘Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.’  William Shakespeare Listening is one way we show that we respect, appreciate and value others. It also shows that we are concerned for their well-being. It is the most important skill to develop if you want to improve your communication skills. It’s often said that we…

  • Intimate relationships

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    Intimate relationships Most people cherish a close, loving relationship with another person. You may think these ‘just happen’, when you meet the right person, but this is rare. Intimate relationships have to be worked at. Why? because they’re a minefield! There’s so much that can go wrong, and when they do it’s not just the…

  • Barriers to Effective Communication

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    The basic rule in all verbal communication, whether you are speaking or listening, is to take responsibility for the outcome by making sure the other/s have grasped your exact meaning and that you fully understand what is said to you. But there are many barriers to accurate and effective communication. Only when these barriers are…