TCF877: Navigating Expectations in Communication
Do you sometimes struggle with feeling like you aren’t being listened to or fully understood during conversations? Tim and Derek have both faced this challenge before, where the lack of clear communication led to unintended issues at work. They discuss the importance of effective communication – both in personal and professional life – and share strategies for improving communication skills.
In this episode, they discuss:
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How poor communication and misunderstandings can cause problems
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Strategies for improving communication
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The importance of clear communication and setting expectations
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Understanding how others prefer to communicate
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Tim’s story about cleaning a greasy floor of an auto shop with gasoline when his manager didn’t provide clear instructions
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When Derek installed skylights for a client who was unhappy with the work because Derek misinterpreted her vision
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