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" But in many cases, these lamentations about our jam-packed schedules amount to little more than a humblebrag about how important we are (so many things to do and people to see!). And according to comedian Mindy Kaling a conversation about how busy and stressed we are isn't really conversation at all. "No one ever wants to hear how stressed out anyone else is, because most of the time everyone is stressed out," Kaling writes in "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

" Busyness has become something of a badge of honor -- a way to hint at our own relevance and superior productivity without saying it in so many words -- but in reality, constant busyness may be a sign of just the opposite. It could be harming your productivity. It could hinder your communication and connection with others. 10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders. 7 #communication tips for millennial leaders. This post is part of the series “Communication,” a weeklong effort co-hosted by SmartBrief’s SmartBlog on Leadership and the folks at Switch & Shift.

Keep track of the series here and check out our daily e-mail newsletter, SmartBrief on Leadership. Don’t subscribe? Sign up. In today’s multigenerational, global, constantly changing world, communication skills — both oral and written — are more important than anything else you can bring to a job. You can’t lead without good communication and no matter how technical or virtual the workplace becomes, your ability to speak and write well will differentiate you from your peers and determine the amount of success you’ll achieve.

Moreover, in every employer survey I read where they ask about millennials, the employers say communication skills are what they want the most. Watch out for speech patterns that make you sound too young These verbal quirks send the message that you’re young and inexperienced. Communicate in your audience’s style. TigerText - Secure Text Messaging App For The Enterprise. TigerText - Secure Text Messaging App For The Enterprise.