Indicate is defined as to point out or share. It also can mean to suggest as a desired or necessary course of action. In order for you to communicate, you must listen and give feedback. To truly communicate, you must understand the other individual or team before you can expect them to understand you. You must listen, evaluate and then indicate or give a suggestion based on what they have given you. Do you truly listen to those around you? Do you offer suggestions based on their need or do you give suggestions based on your own need or bias? Many times we seek support and advice only to receive another’s wish or desired outcome.
What is it in communication that makes you tick? Do you thrive off of helping others or manipulating others? Tough questions, but you need to know your motivation before you indicate a direction to the person or team you are communicating with. Your suggestion may cause great success for the other person/team or it may cause great distress.
Indicate your desired outcomes in any interaction. What is the purpose of the interaction in the first place? Can you handle the responsibility? Are you willing to listen and provide a course of action?
My friends, go back to the first letter of the word communicate: “C”. Remember that the “C” means to care. You must truly care in order to fully communicate. Please care before you “I”, indicate. Your feedback could change another’s life dramatically. Know your limits and know the person or team you are communicating with.
Journey through life seeking ways to provide a better path for those you interact with and truly Communicate.
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