A timely post by Thrive Global that to be heard you don’t have to be loud.
For anyone who had had someone tell you that being too softspoken won’t get you any attention.
For anyone that’s an introvert and only speak when there’s a need to.
For anyone that has been told that you’re too quiet in meetings.
For anyone who has doubts about their volume.
For anyone that like to be heard but wants to avoid the yelling war.
It’s okay, there’s an alternative, “WHISPER”.
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Repost:
If You Want to Be Heard, Whisper
Communication isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about connecting with your intended audience.
by Amy Blaschka, People tell me things; I write their stories.
Struggling to be heard? Your natural inclination may be to raise your voice, literally or metaphorically.But this world has a cacophony of noise. Tons of distractions. A million reasons that make it difficult to listen.Yelling louder won’t help you break through. Worse, you’ll just be another person/brand/company “screaming” at others.Instead, consider doing something completely counterintuitive: whisper.Or don’t speak at all; use non-verbal forms of communication.Because doing so may provide you with a point of difference. And because you stand out, you’ll get attention. The right kind of attention.And when you have that, you can finally deliver your message and be heard.Remember, communication isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about connecting with your intended audience.Respectfully, kindly, creatively.And I for one would much rather connect with someone who cares enough not to yell at me.—————————————————————————————————————————————–