Your Intended Message

To Write is to Think: Jim Rowe

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Episode 305 (Jim is based in Long Island New York) This is a repeat of the popular episode 233.

In this coversation with Jim Rowe we explore:

  • why writing is one of the strongest tools for improving critical thinking
  • how weak communication skills reduce workplace productivity
  • why many graduates are unprepared for executive communication demands
  • the relationship between writing, thinking and leadership
  • how structured communication improves decision making
  • why one-page communication creates greater clarity
  • the importance of defining audience and purpose before communicating
  • how editing sharpens ideas and improves persuasion
  • why reading communication aloud improves tone and delivery
  • how executives waste time fixing unclear communication from staff
  • why communication should be treated as a professional craft
  • the value of teaching critical thinking alongside writing skills
  • how communication frameworks improve meetings and presentations
  • why communication skills remain essential despite advances in technology
  • how organizations can create more disciplined communication habits

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    About our guest Jim Rowe:

    Jim is author of the two-book series, "Get Your Ducks in a Rowe". It's a fable that helps executives address the skills gap or their new employees.

    https://www.getyourducksinarowe.com/

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    Key Lessons from this conversation with Jim Rowe:

    • writing is an active thinking process, not simply a communication task
    • many graduates overestimate their communication and writing abilities
    • corporations lose productivity when leaders must rewrite unclear communication
    • structured thinking improves communication clarity
    • executives value employees who can solve problems and communicate clearly
    • identifying the audience and desired action is the starting point of effective communication
    • concise one-page communication forces sharper thinking
    • editing is a critical part of strong communication
    • reading writing aloud helps improve tone, clarity and flow
    • communication and critical thinking are inseparably connected
    • organizations benefit when meetings and communication follow a clear structure
    • communication skills improve through continual practice and refinement
    • writing training should include critical thinking, not only grammar and syntax
    • clear communication saves organizations time and money
    • effective communication requires awareness of audience, purpose and context

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      Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.

      In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.

       

      Your host is George Torok

      George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.

       

      Connect with George

      www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com

      https://superiorpresentations.net/

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/

      https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

       

       

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