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Characteristics Of A Good Communicator

Active listener :
Active listeners listen, not just hear, what the other person is saying. They pay full
attention to whoever they are speaking with to give an appropriate response. They
do not get sidetracked by the activities happening around them. Most importantly,
they listen to others, not to reply, but to add value to the communication. It is one of
the most crucial qualities of a good communicator. You must be patient and give
yourself ample time to become an active listener.
Confident :
If you sound confident, you can improve your credibility as a professional. If you are
unsure about something, you must pause to collect your thoughts and speak clearly.
You must work on expanding your vocabulary pool and adding pauses wherever
necessary while conversing with other people. 
Respectful :
Nobody likes a person who does not let others speak/finish or is abusive. A respectful
person is someone who is polite and does not use vulgar language. You must put
your judgements aside and patiently let other people complete what they have to
say. You must also keep an open mind while communicating with others. It will help
you listen to them better and grasp what the other person is trying to convey.
Polite :
Politeness is not just saying nice things to others. It is also about being considerate of
other people. It is a very crucial virtue you must master. Politeness will help you
improve your relationship with others. It will also help you improve your image as a
person and make you more approachable to other people. If you are polite and
respectful to everyone around you, they will do the same with you. 
Appreciative :
Being appreciative of others can boost their confidence and improve their skills. It
also pushes them to become better people. That is because appreciation makes
people feel valued. However, if people feel they are not appreciated, they become
lousy listeners. That might also affect their quality of work and self-confidence.
Therefore, you must be appreciative of others around you. You must provide people
with honest, constructive feedback with some appreciation for what they have done
correctly.
Honest :
One of the best qualities of a good communicator is that they are honest. Honesty
makes people more reliable and creates a positive image of a person. That is why
you must always try to be honest!
Friendly :
Nobody is going to approach you if you are not friendly. So, if you want to start more
conversations with other people, make yourself friendly! Try to speak or write in a
friendly manner. You must also greet people whenever you meet them or send them
a message or an email. Keep a smile on your face and place all your attention when
someone is talking to you. Don’t forget to be polite and respectful to the person you
are conversing with.
Keen-eyed :
To become a better communicator, you need to read the non-verbal cues. The body
language of a person can tell you a lot about what they are feeling. These non-verbal
cues such as posture, facial expressions, and eye contact can help you figure out if
the other person is anxious, dissatisfied or full of enthusiasm. Becoming keen-eyed is
a long process as it requires a lot of time and effort. But once mastered, it will make
you more empathetic and a great learner.
Calm :
If you are calm, you will be able to focus on your work properly. It will also improve
your quality of work and get things done quickly. Calmness is very infectious. If you
learn to stay calm, even in high-stress situations, others around you will also feel it
and try to do the same. That, in turn, will help everyone become mindful and deal
with things in the best possible manner.
Concise :
As an effective communicator, you must be concise and deliver your message
effectively and simply. You must avoid using any complicated jargon or difficult
words. Instead, you should write or convey the message in a way that can be
understood by a wider audience. While communicating with others, you must also
consider their time. If they appear busy, concisely conveying your message will be
effective and show them you respect their schedule.
Source : https://ourgoodspace.com/blogs/918766/10-characteristics-of-a-good-communicator

Do all managers must be good communicators? Why or why not?

Yes, they do. Because when managers are strong communicators, they are better able to manage their
teams. The delegation of tasks, conflict management, motivation and relationship building (all key
responsibilities of any manager) are all much easier when you are a strong communicator.

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