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Thought for the Week – Is being “Good at Communicating” holding you back?

listening-to-respond-or-understandLast week’s Thought for the Week was “What has “Accompaniment” Got to Do with Anything?” – the art of being present, listening deeply, and empowering those we lead. If you missed it, you can catch up here

Have you ever been told you’re a great communicator because you’re always clear, articulate, and confident?

But then… something doesn’t quite land. A message gets misunderstood, or someone reacts in a way you didn’t expect.

Here’s the question: Could what makes you feel like an effective communicator actually be causing disconnection?

What do I mean by this?

Well, we often think communication is about saying the right things in the right way. But here’s a thought: Are you listening to respond, or are you listening to understand?

True connection doesn’t come from how clearly we speak – it comes from how deeply the other person feels heard.

This week, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: Am I communicating for clarity, or am I communicating for connection?

Spoiler: they’re not always the same!

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

– George Bernard Shaw –

It would be great to hear from you about one moment recently where you felt your communication didn’t land the way you hoped?

With warmest wishes,

Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
P.S. Feel free to share your experiences and insights!

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