If you aren’t careful, you may come across as less sincere because your writing doesn’t translate your intent. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Thanks for sharing this Wes. I will work on using this one extra line method. Coworkers that I perceive to be sincere are good listeners. They don’t seem to be in a hurry when listening. They make me feel that what I’m expressing matters. They don’t jump to conclusions, but want to understand the full context. They read between the lines, and are able to see not only what is said but what is not said.
This method reminds me of writing music. Making sure the transitions are not too jarring. There is an offness to a soft piano line immediately followed by a blaring trumpet.
Clear, helpful, easy to remember. I immediately thought of examples in my own life I appreciated, times I’ve done it (often, with customers where I’m being careful about language) and times I haven’t (teammates or friends).
The part about being warm in person and cold in writing really resonated.
Thanks for sharing this Wes. I will work on using this one extra line method. Coworkers that I perceive to be sincere are good listeners. They don’t seem to be in a hurry when listening. They make me feel that what I’m expressing matters. They don’t jump to conclusions, but want to understand the full context. They read between the lines, and are able to see not only what is said but what is not said.
This method reminds me of writing music. Making sure the transitions are not too jarring. There is an offness to a soft piano line immediately followed by a blaring trumpet.
Looking forward to your next post!
Great post. As a touchy-feely HR type I find short and to the point emails rather blunt.
Clear, helpful, easy to remember. I immediately thought of examples in my own life I appreciated, times I’ve done it (often, with customers where I’m being careful about language) and times I haven’t (teammates or friends).
The part about being warm in person and cold in writing really resonated.
Thanks for sharing this!