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4 Ways to Communicate Without Speaking
What does your silence say? As leaders and professionals seeking to make lasting connections, did you know that what you don’t say speaks louder than what you do say? We’ve all heard the expression “actions speak louder than words”. However, this is not what I’m referring to. I’m referring to body language. Studies have shown that 80% of our communication in-person is non-verbal. Before we utter a single word (and communicate a mere 20% of our message), we have already…
Volunteer Service: Leadership in Action
My connection to the community began when I heard from a co-worker about a non-profit that helps adults improve their literacy skills and obtain a GED. I tutored fellow students in English to pay my way through college, so literacy seemed like a good fit. I strongly believe in helping people to help themselves. At my initial meeting with the non-profit’s director, I was introduced to another like-minded community volunteer. We agreed to supplement the curriculum in the higher-level English…
Leadership Begins at Home
After considering various topics for my first blog, I realized that the best focus would be to share where my passion lies: connecting with people. As a community relations professional, establishing and cultivating relationships was vital to achieve the objectives established by the organization I represented. Success was measured through participation in activities that promoted positive awareness of the organization to a broad audience. Over time, I became the “face” of the organization in the community. As an individual, I…