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Escaping the Drift - The Weekly Drop: Enhancing Communication Skills

2024/10/17
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Escaping the Drift with John Gafford

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Jon Gafford: 本期节目探讨了在科技时代提升沟通技巧的重要性。随着科技发展,人们越来越依赖手机等电子设备进行沟通,导致面对面沟通技巧下降,人际关系疏远。节目中,Jon Gafford分享了自身经验以及一些实用技巧,帮助听众成为更好的沟通者。他强调了积极倾听、了解对方性格类型(DISC测试)、运用战术同理心以及及时以书面形式记录沟通内容的重要性。通过一个年轻房产经纪人处理朋友之间冲突的例子,说明了有效沟通在解决问题和维护人际关系中的作用。Jon Gafford还建议听众阅读Chris Voss的《Never Split the Difference》一书,学习战术同理心的运用。总之,节目旨在帮助听众克服沟通障碍,建立更有效的人际关系,并在工作和生活中取得更大的成功。

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The importance of communication skills in both personal and professional life, especially in a tech-saturated world.
  • Technology designed to connect us is taking us further apart.
  • Mastering communication skills can give you a competitive edge.
  • Everything in life, from business success to personal relationships, boils down to communication.

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Imagine you're at a bustling party, surrounded by people, yet feeling isolated because every conversation seems to be happening through a screen instead of face-to-face. This week on “The Weekly Drop”, we tackle this modern conundrum of communication in a tech-saturated world. I share poignant stories of how eye contact and genuine conversations can break these digital barriers, especially for younger generations more accustomed to texting than talking. Discover how a young agent turned a tense situation among friends into a moment of understanding by choosing dialogue over devices. We also explore the DISC personality assessment to help you connect more deeply with yourself and others, enriching both personal and professional relationships.

 

Listeners will also gain insights from Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference," as we unpack the transformative power of tactical empathy. This isn’t about winning arguments; it's about truly understanding and valuing others' emotions. Whether you're navigating the complex real estate market or just aiming to communicate more clearly in any professional setting, intentional listening is a game-changer. We'll discuss strategies for avoiding misunderstandings, like summarizing key points in writing and using AI tools for meeting recaps. Tune in for practical tips that promise to enhance your communicative prowess and foster more meaningful interactions.

 

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💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space.

 

➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company.

 

➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages.

 


 

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Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford)

 

Facebook ▶️ / gafford2)

 

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