On this episode, Mr. Rico reflects on a recent article he read. The Tech Republic article, written by Veronica Combs was titled "9 Predictions about what the future of work would look like in 2021."

He discusses hybrid workplaces, upgrading communication skill and the new roles managers will have to play when leading this new workforce and the unknown natural things you may be doing that may be causing frustration to your viewer on a virtual call.

Read the Article here: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/9-ways-to-manage-remote-teams-and-the-virtual-office-in-2021/

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Timestamps

00:00 Episode Introduction

3:27 The 3 concepts companies need to prioritize to ensure successful team communication in hybrid workplaces

6:16 Tactics and strategies to connect effectively with those you are communicating with

13:42 Ways to practice and adapt to Pace and Priority (do these whenever you are talking to someone!)

17:04 Outro

3 Priorities of companies wanting to ensure good communication in a post-covid world

1. Provide employees the flexibility to focus on their wellness
2. Build a culture meant for a hybrid workforce
3. Onboard Employees effectively

Keys to communicating in a way that connects with people

1. Keep your audience in mind. Ask yourself, how is the person I am speaking with interpreting my manner of communication
2. Pace - To connect with anyone you must first identify their pace. Are they fast or slow. Then you adapt to their pace to make a connection.
3. Look at Speed of speaking and your mannerisms (hands, gestures). Notice the pace of your audience and then get on their wavelength
4. Priority- Figure out what they value and use your pace to add that into how you communicate

1. Priority (what people value) consists of Tasks and Decisions
2. Those who are task oriented, value results, measurable things
3. This is because it helps them identify productivity
4. Those who are more relational focus more on experience and make decisions based on context
5. Understanding these classifications will help you effectively communicate with both personalities