Improving Communication and Relationships
Learn how to better manage tensions, create compelling narratives, and build trust and empathy through active listening. Discover how to navigate deeper wounds to create healthy relationships and closer connection with your partner.
Brett Adcock
Hard Tech. Founder/CEO @ Figure, Archer (NYSE: ACHR), Vettery ($100M exit)
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If you want to be a better communicator, open this:
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Manage the poles
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Navigate tensions by embracing opposing views.
• Identify conflicting perspectives
• Encourage open dialogue and debate
• Seek mutually beneficial solutions -
Speak through the lens of stories
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Capture attention and inspire with compelling narratives.
• Personalize stories to your audience
• Convey your vision and mission
• Highlight shared goals and values -
Active listening > passive listening
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Build trust and empathy by genuinely hearing others.
• Maintain eye contact
• Ask open-ended questions
• Paraphrase and confirm understanding -
Master your nonverbal comms
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Enhance your message with body language and tone.
• Maintain a confident posture
• Use hand gestures for emphasis
• Convey enthusiasm and energy -
Simplify everything
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Present complex ideas in an easily digestible manner.
• Break down information
• Use analogies and examples
• Avoid jargon and technical terms -
Give direct feedback
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Deliver constructive feedback that fosters improvement.
• Focus on behavior, not the person
• Be specific and timely
• Encourage two-way dialogue -
Don't try to hide
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Cultivate trust by sharing information openly.
• Update team on company progress
• Address challenges candidly
• Encourage honest feedback -
Practice empathy
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Demonstrate understanding and compassion.
• Acknowledge others' situations
• Express genuine concern
• Offer support and solutions -
Ask powerful questions
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Spark deeper thought and stimulate creativity.
• Ask open-ended questions
• Encourage reflection and exploration
• Focus on possibilities and solutions -
Become a visual communicator
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Strengthen your message with visual aids.
• Use infographics and charts
• Incorporate diagrams and mind maps
• Utilize slides and videos for clarity -
Use silence as a tool
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
Harness the power of pauses to enhance your words.
• Allow time for reflection and processing
• Create emphasis and impact
• Encourage others to speak up -
I hope you've found this thread helpful.
— Brett Adcock (@adcock_brett) April 5, 2023
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