5 tips on how to become an effective communicator?
To be an effective communicator the speaker should also be a good listener because
communication isn’t just about what you say. It is important to listen to people if you want them
to listen to you. Focus your attention on what you're saying, but don't miss their important
comments, emotions, and reactions. As well, when others are speaking, try to listen and process
what they are trying to say instead of planning your response. It is far more effective to
communicate when everyone gets involved. Second, is that to become an effective communicator,
you must speak clearly and concisely. Say exactly what you need to say, don't talk too much or
too little. Be as concise and direct to the point as possible with your message. Whether you are
talking face-to-face, on the phone, or via e-mail, you should convey your points clearly and
directly. You will either lose your listener's attention or they won't know exactly what you want if
you ramble on. Make sure you know what you want to say before you speak, this will prevent you
from talking excessively and/or confusing your audience. Third, we should pay attention to
nonverbal signs/language because when we speak we use our body language which includes
gestures, eye contact, voice tones, facial expression, posture, and even breathing in sending our
message to the listeners or audiences. This is why we must learn to recognize all these nonverbal
signs and use them intelligently to convey our message as clearly as possible. It is easier to connect
and establish relationships with others if you are able to read and understand body language, since
everyone wants to communicate with someone who listens, cares, and understands. Fourth, the
speaker should be open-minded, in order to communicate effectively, one must have an open mind
and be flexible. It is more important to understand the other person's point of view than simply
delivering a message. Engaging in an honest and productive dialogue, even with those you disagree
with, will make it possible to have more productive, honest conversations. Lastly, you need to
show your confidence, because when you are confident people will believe in what you say and
people will follow you.