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Erin Donley: Be Bold Not Bitchy\\xa0

The words we tell ourselves and tell others are truly powerful. Erin Donley is here on this week\\u2019s episode of\\xa0Women Rocking Wall Street\\xa0to tell us how to use our words wisely. It\\u2019s important to examine our words, Erin says, and to act with compassion through them. In a world of instant communication through email, phone and social media, people don\\u2019t often think about what they\\u2019re saying before hitting send. But learning the art of communication examination can elevate you as a leader in the business world and show that you\\u2019re a communication role model. Rather than acting on emotion and impulse and being construed as impolite, it\\u2019s important to think about our message before sending or speaking. Erin suggests asking ourselves questions such as, \\u201cIs there a selfish need in this email?\\u201d \\u201cAm I being impatient?\\u201d \\u201cWhat do I secretly hope will happen if I send this email?\\u201d

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When we\\u2019re emotionally tethered, \\u201ccommunication blind spots\\u201d occur. And this can sabotage what we\\u2019ve worked so hard to create in the workplace. Remember the saying, \\u201cYou can\\u2019t read the label from the inside of the bottle.\\u201d It\\u2019s hard to see ourselves objectively, which is why it takes practice to communicate effectively. After all, email tones can be distorted through unexpressed expectations and stereotypes of both the sender and receiver. Communicating with thoughtfulness and creativity is sure to make you stand out from the crowd\\u2014all it takes is a little confidence and practice!

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To speak with Erin and learn more about effective communication, check out her online communication training course: \\u201cHow Should I handle this?\\u201d which explores communication roadblocks. Erin also offers in-person trainings. For more information, check out her website at\\xa0erindonley.com.\\xa0

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Stay tuned next week for my chat with Ana Melikian, Book Yourself Solid Elite Certified Coach, who specializes in helping self-employed professionals with online marketing.\\xa0

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