Chapter 8Communication: The Art of Asking Others to Dance

Effective communication is essential to positive relationships in general. Did you know that communication breakdown is one of the top five reasons married couples cite for filing for divorce?

At work, did you know that communication issues similarly make the top-five list for employee dissatisfaction?

Just like a marriage requires communication to survive and thrive, so do relationships in the workplace. Communication is a vehicle that can and should not only inform employees of what’s going on, but also foster trust, understanding, and inspiration—all of which translate into engagement. And the best part is that your communication skills—and that means your ability to engage employees—are ...

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