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interpersonal communications

Nonverbal Communication – the Ultimate Soft Skill?

Interpersonal communication is a huge part of leadership. The ability to get your message across, whether it’s a simple instruction or a complex expectation, is very important. Some believe that being a good leader means being able to get things done in the quickest, most efficient way; less concerned with…

Is communication the most important soft skill?

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Peter Drucker   Is communication the most important soft skill? I believe it is, and it is why the focus of my practice is on interpersonal communications. I have found that even if a client’s initial interest is in…

Birds Flock Together – Social Styles, Putting It All Together….

Birds Flock Together – Social Styles, Putting It All Together…. this is the final of 5 videos where I talk about Tracom’s Social Style model. A simple yet every effective way to understand, not only how you prefer to communicate and behave, but also how to recognize how others prefer…

Eagles – The Driving Force (Style) of Behaviour

Eagles – The Driving Force (Style) of Behaviour – this is the fourth in a series of 5 posts that explore the four behaviour/communications styles in Tracom’s Social Style Model. _____________________________________________________________________________________   John Whitehead coaches individuals and organizations in becoming more effective by helping them improve their interpersonal communications, emotional…

Why The Owl – Making decisions

Why The Owl – Making decisions. The Analytical style in Tracom’s Social Style behaviour and communications model is often seen to be indecisive. This is seems to be counter to the idea of someone who is driven by information and data. But there lies the problem – they feel they…