#029: The Dance of Visibility (Part 3): Strategic Alignment - How to be a Better Communicator

In this episode, TalkDoc guides us through part 3 of the “Dance of Visibility." Wouldn’t it be great if there was a do over in conversation until we are satisfied with the results? Whether this be missed opportunities to speak or wishing you could delete an interaction altogether, learning to be strategic is a key element in this dance. It can be tempting to dump all responsibility on one person, but communication is a joint activity. This “dance” involves others and true competence is adaptive to the other. But what makes someone competent? TalkDoc challenges competence to be a joint activity not a one person blame game. This week, listen for TalkDoc’s 3 areas to improve your dance: select your communication behaviors, maintain image and goals for self and others. Remember each situation holds different demands; one communication tool may not work in every room. Ask yourself if you are adapting to help self and others become more visible. The challenge is to let go of the idea that a perfect set of skills will be the answer. So find your skill set and figure out what you want to accomplish. The goal of strategic alignment is coordination, adaptability and a space where authentic communication can happen. Let us know what you think: hello@afafpodcast.com

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