223| Do You Have Good Communication Skills?

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In this episode of the Future Female Leaders Podcast, Nichole discusses how communication skills are developed over time through interactions with different people in different organizations throughout one's career. She emphasizes the importance of considering whether the intended message is being received by the person or people being communicated with, and whether everyone is on the same page in terms of expectations and goals.

Nichole suggests self-reflection as a key tool for improving communication skills, and encourages listeners to get curious about their own communication style and effectiveness. She recommends seeking feedback from trusted sources, such as bosses and team members, to gain insights into how others perceive their communication skills. Nichole also highlights the importance of providing context when seeking feedback, so that others can rate communication skills based on specific criteria.

Overall, this episode encourages listeners to reflect on their communication skills and take proactive steps to improve their ability to communicate effectively in the workplace.

Key Points:

• Communication skills are essential for success in any role.
• Communication skills are developed over time through interactions with different people in different organizations.
• It's important to consider whether the intended message is being received by others and whether everyone is on the same page in terms of expectations and goals.
• Self-reflection and seeking feedback from trusted sources can help improve communication skills.
• Providing context when seeking feedback allows others to rate communication skills based on specific criteria.