The How of Communications - But No One Will Probably Tell You Your Tone Is Getting You in Trouble

"I’ve had some negative interactions relating to my tone and a couple significant miscommunications. Should I be concerned about getting laid off?" -  From Post on Fishbowl Big Law, December 30, 2022. Here is the thread.

The poster, despite making the hours quota, did not receive a bonus. Other associates had. Like most of us humans, this lawyer is intuitive and a gut check indicates that the penalty could be the result of the how of communications. Also, there is angst about being forcced out.

With the majority of supervisors in overwhelm during the current economic volatility, it is downright common sense to err on the side of deference in interaction. In addition, in my career coaching practice I am recommending softening the rhetoric. Substitute understanding and compassion for the harsh analytical judging. That could make what we call "feedback" more effective.

A mandatory resolution for the beginning of 2023 is this: Take a comprehensive inventory of the how of your communications. Then do course correction. Next year can be more brutal than this year. The world will be on edge.

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