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  <title>Part 5: The 6 communication skills to improve in the age of AI - Pausing before you respond</title>
  <description>AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator. &amp;amp;nbsp; And so, I'm releasing a 6-part series on the communication skills you need to improve in the age of AI. &amp;amp;nbsp; In this fifth episode of the series, I explore the essential communication skill of pausing before you respond. &amp;amp;nbsp; I share my perspective on how taking a moment to reflect can transform conflicts into growth opportunities and improve leadership effectiveness. &amp;amp;nbsp; Practicing the skill of pausing before you respond to criticism, feedback, ideas you don't agree with, or disrespect is difficult but essential for effective leadership. Asking questions like &amp;quot;What could I be missing?&amp;quot; opens the door to growth, with empathy and curiosity being vital tools in your communication toolkit. &amp;amp;nbsp; To learn more about my communication coaching, go to https://michaelashford.com.&amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
  <author_name>Rethinking Communication</author_name>
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