Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator

Diane Kaern

Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator

Financial management professional Diane Kaern is experienced in sales operations and sales compensation for a large multinational corporation. At the Hewlett-Packard Company in Palo Alto, California, she served as a worldwide sales compensation analytics and reporting manager for approximately two years and as a worldwide strategic alliance sales operations manager for approximately three years. Over the years, Diane Kaern has developed strong analytical and communication skills.

Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator

To succeed as a leader, it is especially important to be able to connect with others through your words. Here are some ways to become a more effective communicator:

- Earn trust by matching words with deeds.- Adopt a more personal and engaging communication style. - Cut to the chase; be clear, simple, and concise.- Focus on contributing more than receiving.

Tips for Becoming a Better Communicator

- Keep an open mind.- Develop good listening skills.- Be empathetic and lose the ego.- Understand what is not said, witnessed, or heard.- Become an expert in your topic.- Make each person feel as if you are speaking directly to them.