Communication Skills

The infamous Tui ads have  judged our mood so well, as they usually do.  The one I saw recently was “Even if I got an invitation to the royal wedding I wouldn’t go “.  “Yeah right!”   It sums it all up.

The cynics had a go at ridiculing the mounting interest in the upcoming Royal Wedding by Women’s magazines and  now as the day approaches it is surprising the number of people saying they will watch the event on TV ,or at least show an interest in the spectacle of pomp and ceremony that will occur.Have a look at  www.stuff.co.nz   The T-mobile royal wedding video

And why is this?  Is it because it stirs something in our cultural background?  Is it because it has stimulated debate about monarchy vs  Republic ,  or is just because it will be a good news event which recently we have had a dearth of?

As leaders in your organisations you will well understand how people respond to news. It is difficult with all the natural disasters that have occurred in New Zealand and globally recently to find good news stories.

 This is why it is important to motivate and stimulate your teams with stories that resonate with positive outcomes-the good news stories ,the reports of what has gone well rather than dwelling on what hasn’t. 

 You can have a good news session at the beginning of team meetings and ask your team to come up with their own.  It’s not being a pollyana it is valuing the good things that happen.

 If you look for the positive and look for the good news stories you will be surprised at the effect it has on everyone around.

 And this isn’t a “yeah right”!

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