01/07/2025

Three Communication Mistakes Holding You Back

Spoken communication differs from written communication

In a world where meetings multiply and messages pile up through digital channels, the art of spoken communication often gets lost in translation. Many of us fall into the trap of treating speeches or meetings like written reports, focusing on our own delivery instead of forging genuine connections with our peers or audience. We often think that communicating well is all about preparing well. Right? It's not just that.

People make three frequent mistakes when preparing for a big conversation, meeting or presentation. They generate their content primarily by writing, not speaking; once they have their content, they fail to practice out loud; and they do not warm up.

Let's look at each.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.