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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

See the section below on negotiation. When we meet someone, we show interest in them and learn about them (to build empathy and see the world through their eyes An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) by asking questions. Questions are important when we meet someone new.

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Achieve more engagement and buy-in: Relationships, Plan, Expectations, Benefits, Persuasion and Training

Red Star Kim

This is challenging as everyone is time poor and most communications are digital. And we know that face-to-face communication is most effective in building relationships. An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com). This way we build mutual understanding and empathy.

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. So what is Socratic questioning? Questioning skills).

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Conversation skills book review 3: Conversational intelligence – How great leaders build trust and get extraordinary results by Judith E Glaser (2014)

Red Star Kim

I often wonder whether the perceived conversation skills gap was caused by the imposed isolation during the Covid lockdowns or a by-product of the digitisation of communications. First, it looks at the way leaders communicate with their people and help shape organizational culture.

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Preparing M&BD professionals for the future – learning, skills and knowledge transfer

Red Star Kim

Particularly to equip M&BD teams with the skills needed to add strategic value : Strong technical capabilities Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Detailed knowledge of the business Advanced communication skills Inquisitive and commercial mindset Ability to influence Emotional intelligence Strategic and lateral thinker (..)

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Digital environment – Where people buy people, the challenge of forging strong personal relationships becomes more acute when most communications are managed through digital channels. This has changed the sales process fundamentally in many environments.

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A customer service guide to conflict resolution

Zendesk

“Conflict brings out truth, creativity, and resolution,” wrote veteran hostage negotiator and conflict management expert Chris Voss in his 2016 book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. Poor communication escalates the conflict. Poor communication escalates the conflict.