The 'N' in Communicate! Part Six!
We now move into the 6th letter of the communication sequence. This is the part of the process that involves the 'C' in communication. 'C' as we recall is to Care. We need to Care first before we communicate in any situation. Our relationships depend on it, but we also know that Care alone won't create effective communication. We now travel into the 'N' as we communicate. The 'N' is to Nurture! To 'Nurture' is to care and encourage the development of someone or something else. In our communication with others, we need to understand how we can grow the relationship and encourage others in the process. Unfortunately, we tend to be in interactions with a must win attitude and with the tone of selfishness. We focus on us in the interaction and relationship and fail to see the other person. We need to not only infuse our point of view into any interaction, but also find ways to influence and help the other person to grow in the...