The work force today is composed of great diversity. America itself is a tossed salad, not a melting pot. Races, cultures and ethnic groups are mixed together with each retaining its own identity. Communication asks for a knowledge and understanding of others' life-styles, backgrounds and thinking. Men and women's roles are in flux.
Communication works best when gender communication differences are understood.
When men and women learn from each other's communication strengths, rather than build on the negatives, gender communication can be a great learning process. Messages based on sincerity and genuineness of feeling, using meaningful thoughts and vivid examples, will create the most powerful impact in communication. As a role model and coach, people will be as you are, not as you say they should be. Walking the talk is motivation in its purest form. Even positive change can be disruptive and can break down communication lines.