Building Stronger Connections Through Communication
As the new academic year begins, communication takes center stage. Whether welcoming new colleagues, supporting students, collaborating across departments, or launching new initiatives, the way we communicate shapes every interaction and every outcome.
Effective communication is more than exchanging information. It helps create clarity, build trust, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen relationships. Even small improvements in how we listen, write, speak, and respond can have a meaningful impact on our daily work and the culture we create together.
This month’s resources focus on one of the most valuable professional skills one can develop: communicating with confidence.
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| Workplace Communication & Confidence
Develop practical communication skills for everyday situations, such as writing effective emails, speaking clearly, listening actively, and communicating confidently in meetings, presentations, and beyond.
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- Strengthen your confidence in written and verbal communication.
- Improve meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
- Reduce misunderstandings and increase collaboration.
- Build skills that support success in every role at TCU.
- Learn practical techniques you can use immediately.
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| Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Crucial Conversations provides practical strategies for communicating effectively when emotions run high, such as giving feedback, navigating conflict, discussing competing priorities, or encountering change.
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- Build confidence during challenging conversations.
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Learn strategies for maintaining respect while addressing difficult topics.
- Strengthen collaboration.
- Develop communication habits that foster trust and accountability.
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To celebrate the re-launch of teams@work, request a free copy of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, 2nd Edition while supplies last!
If you'd like to receive a complimentary copy, email hrevents@tcu.edu. The first faculty or staff members to reach out will receive a free book while supplies last.
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| It’s a great resource for learning how to apply these practical communication strategies across campus!
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Think Fast, Talk Smart (Stanford Graduate School of Business)
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Looking for practical communication tips you can apply during your commute or lunch break? Think Fast, Talk Smart features short, research-based episodes that help listeners become more confident communicators.
Hosted by Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams, the podcast covers topics like public speaking, active listening, communicating under pressure, storytelling, leading meetings, and giving effective presentations.
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| - Learn practical communication skills in 20 minutes or less.
- Gain insights you can apply immediately at work and beyond.
- Hear research-based advice from Stanford faculty and industry experts.
- Build confidence for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
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Communicating Authentically
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Reading and listening are great ways to gain new knowledge. The next important step is putting this learning into action. Make your own learning sticky by sharing the habit you’ll practice with a colleague and your manager.
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We love new ideas! What topics would you like to explore? Is there a book you couldn't put down, a podcast episode that changed your thinking, an article you shared with your team, or a workshop you'd recommend?
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Questions? Reach out to us at hrevents@tcu.edu
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