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It’s such an honor to join the White Bear Lake Magazine team of contributors and share insights with the community on topics near and dear to my heart. Since much of my professional work aligns with communication and this is the Best of White Bear Lake issue, I wanted to kick off my column by sharing my top tip for communicating effectively, both personally and professionally.
Communicating effectively starts with learning and understanding communication styles—not only yours but also those of the people you interact with daily, including work colleagues, family and friends. When we understand how we communicate, we can face challenging conversations with ease. You can take my favorite communication style assessment, Straight Talk, for free at gostraighttalk.com. Understanding communication styles takes work, but when we learn and adapt our communication style to the person, conversations can become more productive.
Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D., is a communication consultant, best-selling author and founder of The Women Collective, a curated retail experience in White Bear Lake.
