Align intention and impact

- How you want to come across to others…may not be how you actually come across.…Have you ever had that moment where you realize…how you intended to come across…to someone else was completely misinterpreted?…It can give you that feeling of embarrassment,…or guilt, or even shame.…I know I've been in that situation.…And more often than not, it's because…I was so caught up in saying the right thing…I forgot to relax and focus on building…a positive connection with the other person.…

All too often we focus on what we say…and the exact message we want others to understand.…But the impact we make is more about…how someone else perceives us and our message…and less about the facts we want other people to grasp.…Effective communication skills…and strong relationships are built on creating impact,…not planning how to communicate an exact message.…

Being adaptable and flexible in how…you communicate with others is key.…This is why it's essential you don't focus…on the exact message, but more on the intention.…What you want the other person…