Tom Crea of Blackhawk Consulting Group highlighted the importance of "building bridges" as part of good communication skills in a workshop with Priority2Work members. Priority2Work offers various skills improving programs to individuals seeking to return to the workforce.

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.

"Tremendously engaging facilitator!"
-- Jamie Schroder

During this highly interactive session, attendees:

1. Learned the four communication styles
2. Discovered their unique communication style
3. Practiced identifying the styles of others

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.