[[:encoded, "Learning how to communicate effectively is crucial to the survival of your business; unfortunately, there’s no other way to cut it. If you approach people too casually, don’t take the time to communicate clear information, or don’t appear cordial, you are risking the success of your business. Over the next 4 days you will discover the 4 essential tips to ensure effective communication. \n\nTip #1 of the 4 Essentials of Effective Communication is: Listening is the No. 1 Rule\nContrary to what some seem to believe, the most important aspect of effective communication isn’t talking, it’s listening. A great amount of miscommunication could be avoided if business owners took the time to communicate effectively, first by listening to the needs of their clients and prospects. Remember, your clients may not need you, but you definitely need your clients or you’re going to be out of business. Your focus should be filling the needs of your clients, not the other way around, and that starts with listening. \n\nI believe it was some Greek Philosopher who said: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” \n\nGranted, it can be challenging to listen without speaking, but it will get easier with time when you understand the purpose behind first listening. Not only do you have an opportunity to really listen to what your client needs, but you have time to form the best reply or answer. Give your client all the time they need to explain their concerns. If you are short on time, politely offer your help at the beginning of the conversation and add that you are limited on time. Also offer an opportunity for the clients to speak to you at a later time and offer to call back when it is convenient for both of you. Be sure they understand you want to help them and will do what it takes to listen.\n\nYour Action Step should you decide to accept it is: Listen before speaking. If you must set the tone for the call, reword the phrase so the subject is about your client, not about you. Instead of saying, “I want to discuss….” you could say, “What questions or concerns would you like to discuss today.”\n\nTune in tomorrow for Tip #2 of the 4 essentials of effective communication. \n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review. I would really appreciate it. Let me know if you would like me to talk about certain topics that you feel would be of value to you.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content business success training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nWant more from The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by going to https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573. \n\nCheck out my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n\nSubscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n\nConnect with me on Linked-In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach) \n\nConnect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n\nConnect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nConnect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my
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