“Never judge someone by the way they look or a book by the way it’s covered; For inside those tattered pages, there’s a lot to be discovered” Stephen Cosgrove. How are your language skills? In the United States 75% of the population speaks one language – English. One of the front and center areas for all people at work and in their lives now is diversity and inclusion. Everything begins with the ability to communicate. To accomplish this everyone involved must be open and willing to … [Read more...]
How Well Do You Communicate?
Think about communication “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Communication aboard a ship cannot be left to chance. Consider the variety of avenues communication takes place: Communication between the Captain and the crew Communication between the crew members Communication with other ships Communication from a shore side source such as an official from a port being entered or leaving Communication with … [Read more...]
Do You Listen First Or Speak First?
When you speak first is it in the form of a question? So you may listen to the other person first? “We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.” ― Zeno of Citium, as quoted by Diogenes Laërtius Ever notice how certain people feel they must be the one speaking for the majority of the time when you are interacting with them? When it is your opportunity to speak, they cut you off and interject or finish your thought the way they want it to be finished? The point is … [Read more...]
Are You Talking To Me?
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” ~ George Bernard Shaw We have ALL been on both sides of this quote. In our business and career, or our personal life and relationships. You expressed something and in your mind it was a clear and to the point statement. Either right then or at some point later it becomes obvious your message was heard differently by the person you were speaking with. This is not a new phenomenon. Communicating effectively … [Read more...]
Are You Lonely?
What exactly does lonely mean? Lonely | Definition of Lonely by Merriam-Webster Define lonely: being without company : lone; cut off from others : solitary; not frequented by human beings : desolate — lonely in a sentence. Loneliness - Wikipedia Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation. Loneliness typically includes anxious feelings about a lack of connection or communication with other beings, both in the present and extending into the … [Read more...]
The Changes Brought By A Piece Of Glass
A piece of glass that weighs a few ounces how much of an impact or change could this possibly bring to our lives? Who would have imagined ten to fifteen years ago how much we all feel our piece of glass, our cell phone, must be in our hand, pocket or purse all of the time. Who would have said they have the ability and desire to buy this 3 inch by 5 inch item for hundreds of dollars and to agree to pay a monthly fee to use the device for years to come? The cell phone has changed our lives. … [Read more...]
