Verbal Communication, Fixed

Verbal communication is the number one soft skill listed on job descriptions these days for a reason - almost all of us are getting worse at it.

In today's episode Paul and Matt discuss why this is a degrading skill, and what specific steps we can all take to make sure we stand out in our verbal communications, whether it's with colleagues, leaders or even among our family and friends.

00:00 Introduction

00:16 The Importance of Verbal Communication

00:52 Challenges in Verbal Communication

02:58 The Decline of Verbal Communication Skills

03:32 The Impact of Technology on Communication

08:22 Improving Verbal Communication Skills

11:14 The Role of Listening in Communication

14:40 Practical Tips for Better Communication

16:46 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:16 The Importance of Verbal Communication
• 0:52 Challenges in Verbal Communication
• 2:58 The Decline of Verbal Communication Skills
• 3:32 The Impact of Technology on Communication
• 8:22 Improving Verbal Communication Skills
• 11:14 The Role of Listening in Communication
• 14:40 Practical Tips for Better Communication
• 16:46 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion