We can’t be great at everything. It is reasonable, and smart, to decide to focus our skill and resources on getting really good at just a few things.
But in the process of specializing, it’s worth taking look at what we have decided goes in the “it’s fine to be ‘good enough’ at this” column.
And then the question is, “good enough” for whom? For what? In which circumstances? I admit I have a bit of an axe to grind here because many people have decided that communication is something they can be “good enough” at.
And that’s fine…for a while. But I can’t tell you how many clients we have who realize one day that the communication or presentation skills that were okay for the last job they had aren’t good enough for the new one. The expectations are higher. Their skillset isn’t sufficient.
Communication is the river that carries the cargo of your work. Whether you need to build consensus, describe your vision, advocate for a team member, persuade an investor, or give feedback, communication is how you do it.
If we care about our work, it’s worth investing the time to be great at communicating.
Ignite CSP is coaching and training professionals in many fields to level up their communication skills. Public speaking, conversational agility, storytelling, sales, presentations, online facilitating and training…we can help you, your team, and your organization excel. Email Angie at angie@ignitecsp.com to set up a call to discuss how our coaches can transform your ability to communicate.
