Kelli VRLA's suggestions for how to listen better

Communication is not a one way street and many of us may need to practice our listening skills. Sometimes, I catch myself in conversations coming in and out as I focus on the next point I want to make, not what information the speaker is giving to me. Kelli VRLA this weekend at CDA conference in California suggested four simple things you can do to improve your listening. Better listening equals better communication and stronger teams.

1. Silently repeat speakers words

2. Act as if it's interesting

3. Put both feet on the floor

4. Alert posture, don't lean

You can become an 86% better listener by simply repeating the speaker and not planning your next response. 

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How to start your day?

This weekend I attended CDA's conference and listened to the keynote speaker Kelli VRLA. Her lecture, "Teamwork Coaching: Getting Your People to Play Nice in the Sandbox and Own their Jobs," was truly uplifting and enjoyable. It was a true reminder of what it means to have fun at work.  Although, not everyone has the same approach, it is important to bring humor to your office.

So, if you aren't the comedian find someone in your office who is and I have to suggest to stop, and just get up and dance sometimes.

Here are some quick and easy moves that Kelli had us do. This way no one has to feel silly because you are all doing the same thing.

1. 15 fist bumps
2. 10 hand flicks
3. 5 lasso's
4. 2 gun pulls

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