According to a 2014 survey, the average business with 100 employees spends 17 hours of downtime every week just clarifying communications between team members. That’s an annual cost of $528,443.

If we can’t communicate well, our businesses pay the price.

STOP doing what you’ve done. Instead, try these proven steps:
1. Observe yourself on a video playback monthly.
2. Ask for constructive feedback weekly from others whom you trust will tell the truth.
3. Focus daily on whether your non-verbals are consistent with your message.
4. Make practicing your communication a daily habit.

Without making a commitment today on these four steps, you are missing potentially greater results, stronger relationships and putting more money in your pocket. I guarantee it!

This week’s blog is an excerpt from our complimentary reports located on our NEW website.

For more specific how-to’s, download our complimentary report:

“5 ways weak communication hurts strong businesses.”

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