Talk With, Not At

If we set up a meeting to share announcements about the company, we are talking 'at' people.

If we send an email to our team with information about a new project, we are talking 'at' people.

If we want to talk 'with' others, we need to create opportunities for dialogue.

How to do that?

Ask for comments.

Invite questions.

Check in with the group.

Follow up with individuals.

Open our door, literally and figuratively.

Effective communication is multi-directional.