This time of year can bring additional stress of high expectations, overcommitments, a lot to get done, etc. Perhaps misunderstandings and miscommunication add to the craziness. Under these circumstances, strong communication is key to maintaining positive relationships and interactions with others. We hear this this over and over but what does strong communication really mean?
Communication is how we send and receive messages in ways which create understanding between individuals. It is what we say and how we say it.
A majority of our communication is nonverbal—our body language, facial expre...
