By: Jim Oher

Jim Oher — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:09:51 +0000

Mike I think being able to be transparent yet not alienate others is a challenge for most everyone. one always has to be aware of the context of the situation and the culture you are in. Your point about cultures is very important and what is really acceptable and normed varies quite a bit from company to company. Media can be a distorting influence I agree. One really needs to try to search for unbiased data all over the place. I saw a play recently that relates to this topic and will write about it shortly

By: Mike A.

Mike A. — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:57:26 +0000

I think we have been over sensitized to the way we communicate and how we are perceived as a result of what content we share and how we deliver the message. Media tends to accentuate and dramatize situations which I worry distort how people think they should behave. This in my opinion has a profound impact on the young. After all, saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, or to the wrong audience can certainly derail a situation worse yet a career or relationship. I believe there a defining momments that can make all the difference especially when emotions are high and the situation charged. There are clearly different modes of communication and different styles are accepted and embraced based on the micro-cultures we work and live in. The truly gifted are those who have perfected the art of communicating their points in a transparent manner without alienating or creating a confrontation. To some this is natural. To me, it is a life long work in progress.

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