Communication skills

What feedback have you had suggesting a need to communicate better? It's hard to know what to change unless you can pinpoint precisely what is at issue.

• I don't keep people informed about what's happening.
• I tend to talk a bit too much, hence dominating discussions.
• People feel that I keep too many important things to myself.
• I interrupt people, talk over them, raise my voice.
• I poke fun at people to give them subtle messages.
• I'm told I'm too critical of the ideas of others.
• I need to present my ideas with greater impact.
• My colleagues tell me I'm a poor listener - quiz.
• How can I improve my listening skills - become a more active listener?
• I need to contribute more in meetings instead of just sitting there saying nothing.
• People misunderstand me and fail to do what I expect.
• I seem to say things that annoy people.
• I yell at people to make sure they fall in line.
• I am told that I promise more than I deliver.
• Knowledge is power. Give knowledge away and you lose power.
• How well do you build relationships? And with whom? Just people you like or is your approach more strategic? Try this quiz.
• What is your influencing style? Try this quiz.