Communicating in Style: Discover How to Communicate with Everyone (and Like It!) By Julie Barrett, PinnacleOne Communication; a simple yet powerful word. A word that is understood by the masses and still remains a mystery in its effectiveness. Communication can be the making or breaking of all relationships. You have been there; I know you have. Trying to convey a tidbit of vital information to a coworker or a supervisor. You have rehearsed your lines, reviewed your facts, and you know the delivery to use because you are a communicator. Your very job exists because you a conversationalist. Right!? So why is it then when you do explain your ideas and expel your thoughts that the other party just doesn’t get it! Your boss stares at you like you are an idiot. It isn’t you with the communication problem, it’s him. He’s the boss who is supposed to be the master of all communication styles. So why doesn’t he understand? That blank look on his face is as if you presented your ideas in a foreign language. The more you talk the less engaged your boss becomes until you have a major disconnect and you leave his office frustrated and confused. What went wrong? How can you be so prepared and have accomplished nothing? Welcome to the world known as the “Communication Abyss.” The art of getting your message across effectively is a vital part of being successful in today’s marketplace. Whether you want to have a simple conversation, give directions, make presentations with confidence or to negotiate with ease, learning the skills to communicate clearly will help you to improve your success rate in relating to others. Learning to relate to coworkers, customers, family, and even the stranger down the hallway through body language, oral and visual cues is critical in becoming a masterful communicator. Getting along with people in general, whether it is your coworkers, friends or