Have you ever read something expecting it to be amazing, but it was riddled with grammatical errors or the wrong form of a word? Maybe I am alone here but when I read something with poor grammar or word use, I get so distracted I lose the point of what I am reading. I am literally that person that reads a post on social media, sees the wrong use of “your” and comments with “you’re”…I think I need to find another hobby but that is a fight for another time.

As a business owner, corporate professional, service provider, or leader, you must hone your communication skills at the basic level. Grammar and vocabulary are the foundation of good communication. Using them correctly will help you create clear, concise communications that will build your credibility with your audience!

You are judged by your grammar. Now, no one is perfect, and most of us still end up with a typo or two even after a few reviews. One or two minor errors probably won't derail...

Communicating is something we all do. Everything we do communicates information in some way: a baby cries to communicate hunger, a child screams to communicate fear, some people fold their arms to communicate disgust, we use language to communicate everything.

While communicating for basic needs is ingrained in us at birth, communicating at a professional level has to be learned. Culture, community, and one's own abilities have a big impact on the communication skills they develop.

Regardless of your own level of communication skills, there are few things you can do to ensure that you always communicate effectively. Here are 5 C's of effective communication that will help you improve your skills and take your communication to the next level!

1. CLARITY: Clarity is the foundation of effective communication. Without clarity, your message or information will be lost or will have less of an impact than you want. If your information is unclear, people may not receive your message the way...