The Rethinking Business Communications Blog clocks eight today.
Over the past seven years, it has consistently provided insights and value in business communications to guide you to excel in your business and career.
The new reality – the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic, has caused entire countries to shut down and economic activities to grind to a halt. Worrisome tales of human suffering in this health crisis abound. Moreover, the gripping panic and widespread misinformation threaten our peace, relationships, and livelihoods. Yet, these forces should not, and must not be permitted to overcome the human spirit.
So while we adapt to the new norm of social distancing and take other precautions to protect ourselves and loved ones, to curb the contagion and eventually eliminate the disease, we need effective communication more than ever. We need to learn how to communicate interpersonally and virtually to distribute facts, provide hope, and collaborate efficiently.
That’s why I remain committed to sharing insights and exploring the fascinating world of communication to help professionals and business leaders to inspire, inform, and bond with others. Great communication, after all, changes minds, moves hearts, and triggers action.
Now the blog continues to win awards. In addition to its ongoing rank as one of the ‘Top 30 Communication Blogs’ by Feedspot since 2017, this year, Feedspot ranked it in a new category – as one ‘Top 75 Lagos Influencers, Blogs, Podcasts & YouTubers in 2020‘. Moreover, in 2019, Expertido named it one of the ‘Best Communication Blogs’. While validation from such authorities is heartwarming, what I treasure most is feedback from readers that the blog has helped them and provided great value.
Therefore, in keeping with tradition, I’m celebrating the eighth year of this blog by sharing quotes from articles published in the period. I hope these posts inspire you to become a more effective communicator, thereby helping you boost your business and professional relationships.
1) “Complexity does nothing but to create a you-versus-them scenario, which doesn’t translate to actionable support.”
Post:
Inspiring Leaders Beware: Complex Communication Kills Influence
Date:
April 2019
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2) “Excellent speaking skills will amplify your visibility and heighten your expertise.“
Post:
Female Professionals: Speak Up To Advance In Your Careers
Date:
May 2019
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3) “One way to beat the impact of automation, artificial intelligence and other (possibly) more experienced or qualified peers, is to be able to speak persuasively and to write convincingly. These two skills will amplify your profile and place you at the forefront of those who make decisions – from supervisors to hiring managers.”
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Students: Beat Your Competition With Effective Communication Skills
Date:
June 2019
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4) “Highlight the attributes the celebrant possesses that make him/her special to all he/she meets, and state clearly why that person should be esteemed.”
Post:
How To Give A Befitting Toast To Family & Friends
Date:
July 2019
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5) “Get participants to feel that they could achieve great things by following your recommendations; inspire them to action, and your work will be complete.”
Post:
Five Foolproof Techniques to Connect With Your Audience
Date:
August 2019
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6) “Knowing your material (as a minimum) is not enough; you must connect with your audience. Connecting is not enough; you must convert with your delivery.”
Post:
So You Think You Can Communicate Effectively? Think Again!
Date:
September 2019
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7) “The first minute of your presentation is critical to setting the scene. It signals to the audience what to expect: whether your presentation, speech or address will be predictably drab or whether they’d be treated to something memorable.”
Post:
How To Ace Public Speaking Competitions – The MBA Way
Date:
October 2019
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8) “As a manager of people realise that emotion drives action. Therefore, possessing brilliant technical skills will do little to foster co-operation or boost innovation, if you’re not perceived as being a humane communicator.”
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C-Suite Executives: Enhance Your Influence With Communication Skills
Date:
November 2019
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9) “In 2020, set yourself up for success by reskilling or upskilling your communication arsenal. Whether you’re seeking to advance in your career or to lead units, superb communication skills will make you more influential. As a result, you’d move hearts, inspire action, and achieve great feats.”
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Professionals & Business Leaders Must Hone Their Communication Skills In 2020. Here’s Why
Date:
December 2019
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10) “An effective business pitch should have a balance between the ‘hard’ segment (rationale and data), and the ‘soft’ aspect (delivery) to be memorable, and more importantly, to get you the support you need.“
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How To Transform Your Next Business Pitch
Date:
January 2020
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11) “These ‘soft’ skills will continue to be vital in the art and science of persuasion because humans drive systems and innovation. Thus, without the ability to convince people and inspire action, your grand innovation can’t be championed.”
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In Defence Of Effective Communication Skills
Date:
February 2020
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Conclusion
As I reflect on eight years of blogging, I can attest to the knowledge I’ve amassed and the doors that have opened in my journey. I’m thus grateful for every opportunity to share my insights and to grow.
Thank you for reading this blog, for sharing its articles, and for all the support given.
Expect a new, value-packed post next month.
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N.B – First image is courtesy of OpenClipart Vectors, via Pixabay. Second image is courtesy of Mohamed Hassan, via Pixabay. Third image is courtesy of Jill Wellington, via Pixabay. Fourth image is courtesy of Peggy & Marco Lachmann-Anke, via Pixabay. Last image is courtesy Gerd Altmann, via Pixabay.