HOW READING BOOKS HELPS IN IMPROVING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
                     HOW READING BOOKS HELPS IN 
IMPROVING EFFECTIVE 
COMMUNICATION?
Geetha Kumari
Writes for Hindueshop.com, a dharmik book store which provides 
online shopping for books including RSS books and also books on 
history, polity and economics.
 
A key attribute of a successful professional is having  effective 
communication. This includes writing, listening, speaking and reading. 
Have you considered reading books as a mean to enhance your 
communication skills?
With a powerful dose of daily reading, you can eventually boost your 
speaking, listening and writing skills. On the career front, effective 
communication involves all these elements. Of course, you must already 
be into a lot of technical reading directly related to your work. Have you 
thought of reading beyond your academic qualification  and reading some 
books which are not related to your academic qualification  directly? 
Especially on topics that help you gain better perspective and helps you to 
perform on the job better.
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Think of books on imagination, general knowledge, creativity or simply 
classic literature. Reading a variety of books can bridge gaps in your 
professional space, improving your effective communication skills.
Turning reading into a habit is not that easy, as you cope up with a hectic 
schedule each day. However, once reading becomes a part of your daily 
habits, you would  start improving your communication skills and 
definitely be a better communicator.
Let’s explore how reading books can enhance your communication skills.
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You would have something more to say
The digitized world has witnessed information evolve as the most 
powerful currency. Reading serves as one of the most effective sources of 
continuous knowledge acquisition, learning and sharing ideas. Through 
articles, blogs and books, you gain the strength to psychologically travel 
the world, look back into cultures of the past and travel to the future. In 
the process, your mind can afford to think deeper about concepts, ideas, 
events, emotions and practices.
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Reading can open and broaden up your mind to new preferences, that 
you might not have considered in the past. Now, you can always share this 
information or idea with people around you. Of course, you would be a 
better communicator when you have something new to say.
Understanding people’s psychology
For effective communication, you need to know the psychology of your 
audience. When you read about other people, it can help you get a better 
idea of their ideologies and thought processes.
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When you read something, the same neurological areas of your brain get 
stimulated, like the ones when you actually experience them in life. When 
you listen to the radio or watch TV, you acquire information. However, 
your brain doesn’t get the time to pause and evaluate the same. However, 
reading gives you the scope to stop, process information and imagine.
Through reading, you can walk in the shoes of other people and 
experience their lives. With a better understanding of people, you can 
customize the information you convey to them. This would make you a 
better communicator.
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Make better arguments
Making arguments is not about raising your voice, but being logical in 
your approach and having clarity in thought. Through reading, you gain 
the mental ability to make a point. This would help you convey your ideas 
seamlessly, backed by a sound reason.
With a greater span of reading, your brain would be able to associate 
cause with its effect. In every argument, the secret to success lies in the 
ability to convey this cause and effect.
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Even when you are into some negotiation, pitch or sales, you would find 
this beneficial. In good books, the information is structured in such a way, 
that you can easily acquire the new logic. By channelizing this knowledge 
on your professional front, you can be a better communicator.
Of course, reading would strengthen your brain and enhance your 
vocabulary. This explains why successful professionals make reading a 
habit. With regular reading of books, you can transform your 
communication skills.
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About Hindueshop
Hindueshop offers national oriented books and articles since 2019. It is a 
matter of great pride and privilege for us to present the tenets of 
Sanatana Dharma and bharat’s great cultural heritage and glorious 
traditions to the world. For this, we chose and took upon ourselves the 
task of offering books related to dharma, vedic culture, national security 
and awareness, sociology, history, education, polity, economics, science 
technology. We offer books on significant contemporary issues. We also 
offer confidence building literature for children and youth with a view to 
equip them with cultural and social values with a clear understanding of 
our past. Our mission is to promote national awareness, confidence and 
pride to make ‘Bharat’ a culturally vibrant and strong nation.
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Thank you for time in reading this article!
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