{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Flead-and-lift.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fkurt-porter-communication-basics-t62Mp63T","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Kurt Porter - Communication Basics","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2c79603a-be12-4330-bcf5-e6bfd47abf37/e7527f4f-ccf7-405f-b8d3-b2429bf22dcd/lead-and-lift-podcast-graphic.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"About Kurt Porter: He is a subject matter expert in the Continuous Improvement Process and Team Resource Management Principles. He gained this knowledge and experience in the private sector, federal service, and the United States Navy. He is an outstanding communicator whose communication skills were honed by years of public speaking. This includes the delivery of keynote speeches on a wide variety of topics before both small groups and large audiences.\n\nKurt has facilitated hundreds of workshops on Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork. He is a former diplomatic interpreter and a Defense Language Institute Instructor of the Year. He has visited over 80 countries and lived 30 years overseas (Japan, Germany, the Philippines, and Russia). He speaks Vietnamese and Russian. Kurt is the Founder and Executive Director of PLC (Performance and Leadership Coaching).\n\nIn this episode, Chabidaye and Kurt discuss:\n\nWhat is effective communication \nCommunication barriers due to culture\nMinimizing distractions, emotions and biases\nHow to be a good communicator using VEGA\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nCommunication is the transmittal of a message and the receipt of that message. We have to avoid communication failure as best as we can, especially when a lot relies on its success. \nA difference in culture can create communication barriers. One English word, for example, could have a vast difference depending on whether you’re in the US or the UK even though they’re basically the same language. It’s important to recognize this and understand that neither are wrong, just different. \nMinimize distractions or completely eliminate them since they are a huge hindrance to effective communication. Put your phone on silent mode when in a meeting. Also, don’t let your emotions and biases change your message. \nRemember the acronym VEGA if you want to be an effective communicator. First is voice, you have to project, be audible and speak with an appropriate tone. Maintain good eye contact, if there are multiple people - do a general sweep of the room, don’t focus on just one person. Use gestures for emphasis but only minimally, don’t overdo it. Lastly, you need to have a good attitude. \n\n\"There’s three things we have to do, the three C’s: be Clear, be Concise, and we have to Confirm understanding.\" —  Kurt Porter\n\nPromotion:\n\nPerformance and Leadership Coaching’s expertise is based on a proven track record of working with high-reliability organizations. PLC assists companies in the creation of a Continuous Improvement Program and helps executives and teams maximize efficiency.\n\nIf you want improved communication, stronger group dynamics, and increased performance, don’t hesitate to contact us at www.plconfire.com or +1 813-537-3332\n\nConnect with Kurt Porter:\n\nWebsite: https://plconfire.com   \n\nE-mail: kurt.porter@plconfire.com  \n\nCONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3\n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/\n\nWebsite: https://leadandlift.com/\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/\n\n\n\n\n\nShow notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla\n\nAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. "}