Oct. 6, 2023

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2

I am thrilled to share a conversation with HR expert Sandra Neuman as part of her Changing the Conversation series. The series aims to explore the power of effective communication in bridging gaps, fostering understanding, and finding common ground in our work and personal lives.

You will hear my thoughts on how to navigate roadblocks to effective communication in the workplace. We discuss a situation I encounter often in my practice, where teams need more preparation to broach sensitive topics. I emphasize the importance of trust as a crucial aspect of workplace communication.

I invite you to check out this episode to learn more about navigating workplace communication and the significance of trust in team communication.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1- Where to hear more about the Changing the Conversation series. [0:01:56]

2- My jagged journey background: the reluctant consultant. [0:02:36]

3- Common communication roadblocks in the workplace. [0:04:45]

4- Why the workplace is a microcosm of our society. [0:06:18]

5- Things to establish before going into a conversation in the workplace. [0:08:46]

6- Defining respect and how it can become a communications roadblock. [0:11:50]

7- Confusing intent with impact and how that can influence our conversations. [0:13:06]

8- Why making mistakes is okay, but doing better is best. [0:15:00]

9-  The importance of putting time into building a sufficient level of trust. [0:16:10]

10- Hard conversations: why we need them and how to have them more confidently. [0:19:10]

11- One thing you can do to start making progress in your workplace communication. [0:31:16]


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Guest information:

  • Sandra Neuman on LinkedIn
  • Sandra Neuman on Instagram

    Sandra Neuman is a Human Resource professional with over 20 years of progressive human resources and leadership experience in the public and private sectors. She is skilled in generalist human resource functions with an emphasis on compensation, benefits, and payroll.
     

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