The art of communicating effectively is more mysterious than one thinks. Most people do not understand the basic principles of how we are actually able to communicate.  How is it that we are able to hear utterances that we label as words and translate them to meaning inside our minds?  Yet a lot of the basic information is out there in cyber space and in book shops.  However there is not much of a link between the academic side and the practice, and it is only through the experience and practice that one gets to become a really good communicator.   And let’s be honest, we all speak, so the practice part happens by default.  What would make the difference is to “practice” consciously and notice the results you get, and make adjustments where needed. Continue Reading »