Gibsonia, PA: Tom Crea addressed the importance of good communication skills with the Pennsylvania Professional Employment Network (PAPEN) North. PAPEN is a Pittsburgh-based networking organization that helps participants advance their careers.

68% of recruiters rated communication skills as one of the top five

Good communication continues to rank among every employer's most desired skills. They include verbal and non-verbal, as well as written and listening skills. In his "Relate and Communicate" session, Tom discussed the importance of recognizing communication styles. He shared how participants could learn to read 19 signals to identify another person's style, enabling you connect with others and develop necessary relationships for success.

Loved this session! I'm going to re-evaluate my approach to folks where there have been relationship challenges in the past.
-- Ann Cummings-Krause

During this interactive session, attendees:

1. Discovered their unique communication style
2. Identified each of four communication styles
3. Practiced identifying the style of a partner

After practicing with colleagues who communicate differently, attendees gained increased understanding and empathy for others on their team.

Blackhawk Consulting Group, LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned leadership development practice that challenges you to apply servant-leader principles with your team as you Unleash Your Values. Contact Tom Crea at: tom@blackhawkleader.com, 412.347.6151, or blackhawkleader.com/capabilities-statement.