5 Ways To Avoid Danger Through Communication And Change The World

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericschiffer/2014/10/24/5-ways-to-avoid-danger-through-communication-and-change-the-world/

This article is great I found it in Forbes. Basically if you have ever had problems with public speaking, this article shares some tips to help with the problem. You can also use these tips even if your just communicating with just one person.

Movy Video Messaging App

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7289-movy-video-messaging-app.html

This seems like a very interesting concept that could really take off. With Movy, you can send public or private video messages to anyone at anytime. Sometimes people need that face to face interaction, especially when it comes to the business world. Supposedly in the next 5 to 10 years this way of communicating will be the way of the future. I would give Movy a shot.

Strategies To Strengthen Communication Within Your Company

http://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckcohn/2014/10/24/strategies-to-strengthen-communication-within-your-company/

This is a great article that I found on the Forbes website. Basically it gives six strategies on how to effectively communicate with employees within your company. The six strategies the article discusses are video conferencing, group events, recurring meetings, lunch meetings, internal news letter, and open door policy.

Weird Ways of Communicating

http://www.weirdworm.com/10-weird-ways-of-communicating/

These are some of the weird ways people have learned to communicate with one another over the centuries. My favorite one they mentioned is the one about yodeling. I've been to Switzerland and have climbed the Swiss Alps, so I have practiced some yodeling in my time. Although, I was doing it jokingly it was still very cool to hear how far my voice traveled.

Unique Way of Communication and Strange Gestures

http://www.nerdygaga.com/8087/unique-way-of-communication-and-strange-gestures/

Have you ever wondered what other people from outside the United States may think when you give them a thumbs up or an okay sign? Well, I have, you see I'm in the hospitality industry and I tend to talk with my hands a lot when I'm communicating with guests and some of these guests are from other countries. Yeah, these signs don't always mean the same thing in other countries and you could be perceived as being rude when you are not trying to be.

A Simple Weird Communication Device

http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-weird-communication-device/

This made me laugh! Ah, the power of imagination that children possess. If you're ever in a crowded noisy room and need to talk to someone that is very close to you, this will help.

 

Poor Communication

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1RY_72O_LQ


This YouTube video shows an example of poor communication going on between a nurse and a patient. Horrible acting, but I think you'll see what's going on in the video.

The Effects of Bad Communication in Business

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-bad-communication-business-2880.html


This article about bad communication in the workplace, explains some of the effects that can happen when miscommunication is present. Some of the effects that can happen with employees and employers are decreased productivity, low morale, and mistakes. However, these things can be remedied if the appropriate actions are taken.

Working with a Sign Language Interpreter: The Dos and Don'ts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lydia-l-callis/working-with-a-sign-langu_1_b_5909288.html


I think that this article is something that everyone should read. Deaf people have a hard time communicating with people sometimes and to remedy these situations an interpreter might have to join in the communication process. This article just explains the do's and don't for interacting with deaf people and an interpreter.

Toshiba's new robot can speak in sign language

http://www.cnet.com/news/toshibas-new-robot-can-speak-in-sign-language/


Hmm... I don't know about this one. It seems that Toshiba unveiled a new robot that looks human and can communicate through sign language. I don't know whether to say that this is the coolest thing I've ever seen or that this is the creepiest thing ever invented. I'm sure this thing is going to give children nightmares when they grow up.

Four Steps For Building A Culture Of Open Communication

http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2014/10/03/4-steps-for-building-a-culture-of-open-communication/


This article from Forbes talks about four steps to build better communication at work. 1. Institute a transparent workplace. 2. Get rid of us versus them attitudes. 3. Make your OKR's public. 4. Ask specific questions. These steps seem like a good way to have and maintain a better workplace. 

How Communication Will Evolve Through Digital Touch

http://time.com/3474855/touch-communication/


This article in Time Magazine was very interesting about how communication has evolved over the years. First there was verbal and physical gestures, then there was writing, the phone was introduced, the television, the computer, and now the digital touch. It seems that Apple's new iWatch is going to help to propel this new revolution of digital touch. Instead of having a smart phone that you keep in your pocket, you can actually where this smart watch to communicate with.