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How to use brain-function secrets to communicate more effectively
Studies have shown that the average person spends about 80% of waking hours communicating. Communicating effectively is an art. Often people expect the brains of others to function much the same as their brain does. When this does not occur, because every brain is different, the communication may get muddled or fail altogether. While you can’t make others listen, you can increase the odds that they will, and you can increase your communication effectiveness—by design. What a great method to reduce stress and frustration and save energy!
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION
Since the quality of one’s communication is a critical factor in many areas of life, it behooves one to become the most effective communicator possible.
Communication is more than words! Only about 10% of the message content in a two-party communication is exchanged through actual words. Sometimes the words don’t even register with the listener because up to 90% of the communication package may send a different message. The brain contains functions that, when used by design, can enhance communication effectiveness.
This seminar is designed to highlight the contributions of differing aspects of brain function to effective communication. It describes the importance of congruence and age differences in cognitive processing.
SUGGESTED TIME FRAME
 Approximately 50 minutes.
TYPICAL AUDIENCE
People who are interested communicating more effectively
NOTE: A version of this seminar is available for people who prefer a Biblical perspective, with examples and references included from the Four Gospels.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the seminar, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the impact of congruence
- List five secrets of communication
- Identify personal communication styles that need improvement
- Describe ways in which this information can enhance communication, personally and/or professionally
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Seminar Descriptions 
