Eric Wamanji’s Post

Today's Daily Stoic about Cato the Younger struck a chord with my approach to life and work. 'I begin to speak only when I’m certain what I’ll say isn’t better left unsaid,' Cato wisely noted. This insight into the power of disciplined thought and impactful communication resonates with my own journey. Driven by a mindset focused on action and results, I often grapple with the urge to address every incomplete task immediately. But, I've learned that some things are better left unsaid until the right moment. It’s about preparing oneself, ensuring that when we do speak, our words carry weight and positivity. This is a practice I embrace daily - the discipline of measured, thoughtful communication. In a world that often values speed over substance, I've found that giving ourselves time to digest, think, and develop our ideas is invaluable. It's not just about the frequency of our words but their quality. Like Cato, I aim to speak only when my words are prepared and worthy of being heard. What are your thoughts on the power of disciplined thought and impactful communication? #DailyStoic #Communication #Discipline #ThoughtfulCommunication

The Importance of Communication

How are the communications in your social or work environments? Adopting effective communication methods that enhance the recipient's ability to comprehend and absorb the message is crucial. Therefore, it is imperative to refrain from employing aggressive, impolite, or unprofessional communication approaches. This is essential not only for promoting kindness and professionalism but also because aggressive or harsh delivery of information often hinders our ability to receive the message. In such instances, we tend to become defensive, focusing more on the tone and manner of delivery rather than the actual content of the message. #communication

One of my favorite sayings is "The absence of communication will ALWAYS be filled with doubt or negativity". Whether it be in the corporate world, as a parent, friend, or in a relationship. Not filling gaps with clear, honest communication will end up causing you to deal with a lot of "Well, I thought...", or "I assumed...". It can put people in a position to determine their own assumptions, which are often wrong, misguided, and can be detrimental to the success of an operation. Communication isn't just about passing along some info, it is about being respectful of everyone's time and energy. For many people, silence is a deafening cacophony of confusion. You'll be surprised at the response you'll get with even the smallest amount of consistent and honest communication, even if it isn't great news. #Communication #Corporate #SayLiterallyAnything #ThatGuyHasGreatHair

I'm spending a great deal of time on communication. The art of communication. I believe it is an art. It requires direction or coaching once you commit to caring about it. Then it's practice. Trial and error In my world, I see too little rigor being applied to communication. There are many factors "dumbing us down", but in my opinion if we all collectively agree that communication is important and we want to get better at it, with a commitment to investigate and practice, we could make great strides Accusations are lazy and unproductive in most cases Assumptions are lazy and often harmful. The truth requires context and time I posted an opinion to a post a few days back. I got a response today that began with "That's ridiculous". Maybe so, but ok, where do we go from there? There is a technique I learned about responding to people who you might not agree with by finding a sliver of truth or agreement in the other person's position and starting your response from there "I really like this idea you have. What if we also considered this as well? " This automatically exchanges accusation and disagreement with a building block toward consensus Another way might be, "That's interesting, have you ever considered this?" The power of questions is real. They don't put people in a corner or a box. They invite opinion and critical thought And of course my favorite...the pause. Letting yourself regain some objectivity as opposed to reacting with emotion What other techniques do you have to bring people that disagree together with communication? #civildiscourse #communicationskills #criticalthinking

The Art of Communication: When Words Make the Difference Communication is more than just exchanging words—it’s the bridge between ideas and impact. The image beautifully captures the essence of effective communication: Knowledge defines what to say—because speaking without substance is noise. Skill refines how to say it—ensuring your message resonates, not confuses. Attitude controls how much to say—reminding us that brevity is powerful. Wisdom decides whether to say it—because sometimes, silence speaks louder than words. In our fast-paced world of constant conversations, mastering this balance transforms communication from routine to remarkable. The best communicators don’t just share information—they inspire action and foster understanding. Before your next interaction, ask yourself: Am I adding value? Is my message purposeful? Does it truly need to be said? Great communication isn’t about saying the most—it’s about saying what matters #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #WisdomInAction #EffectiveCommunication #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #ClarityInConversation #Inspiration

Who say communication is easy? Every day we meet regular + unexpected people from different country, ethnicity, ages, and more difference with each personality and mindset.Then what makes us unite? Communication as a bridge between one and another. #Listening skill to address the whole ideas respectfully. Emphaty to support every human-being and create brand-new idea for the team succed. Just finished the course “Communication Foundations (2018)” by Brenda Bailey-Hughes and Tatiana Kolovou! And I understand now the power of effective communication in the way, place, person, and the best timing! How is your  #communication?

There's a fine line between being direct and being hurtful in communication. The difference lies in the intent behind the message, which is solely owned by the sender. It's important to remember that being assertive or persuasive doesn't have to mean being mean. As we navigate our professional and personal relationships, let's strive to communicate with clarity and kindness. #communicationtips #professionaldevelopment

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