tone…

as I write these affirmations I have noticed a trend and strong use of certain words. “important”, “vital”, “human” and etc. one of the great things about conversation (especially when in person) is the opportunity to detect subtle visual cues. tone and presentation is often dismissed but they are “vital” and “important” to how we carry ourselves.

tone sets the balance. it allows us to set a reference point for which people can respond to. sometimes individuals react by emotion “think before you leap” and sometimes they don’t react at all. as change occurs in life you will find a need to set a tone. for yourself, for how you interact with others, online, offline, in private, with family. it’s always there, it’s abundant and like many things, it comes in many forms and has many faces. tone is about that personal connection you make with others.

as you grow, you will form many bonds, some more permanent than others. the stronger the bond the clearer your definition of tone is with that person. however the tone you set is not permanent. you must let it evolve as your relationship grows and changes.

tone is key to leadership, for guidance and anything that involves communication. the tone you use defines you, defines your conversation, defines your base for communication. tone is distinctive and vital to communication. without it, the conversation feels less human. tone becomes an extension of your personality and it’s part of what makes us “human”. find your balance. define your tone and you will be more effective.