--- title: Your Clear Next Step Blog | Communication & Collaboration (4) description: Communication & Collaboration | (4) --- [![Your Clear Next Step, LLC](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20no%20background-2.png?width=300&height=182&name=logo%20no%20background-2.png "Your Clear Next Step, LLC")](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Home](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Making Authentic Human Connections](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/making-authentic-human-connections/) - [Returning Business Value](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/returning-business-value/) - [Treat Change as a Process](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/treat-change-as-a-process/) - [About](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) - [Our Team](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) - [Our History](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) - [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/events/) - [Blogs](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) - [Resources](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) - [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/emotional-intelligence) - [Project Management](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/project-management-business-analysis) - [Communication and Collaboration](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/communication-collaboration) - [Change and Transition](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/change-transition) - [Business Skills and Business Acumen](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/business-skills-business-acumen) - [Meeting Management and Facilitation](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/meeting-management-facilitation) - [Leadership and Influence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/leadership-influence) - [Search](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/search/) ## [The Importance of DISC](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-importance-of-disc-apart-from-frisbee-golf) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Aug 3, 2023 9:26:55 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Disc Golf Course](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/redo%202-1.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-importance-of-disc-apart-from-frisbee-golf) Communication is critical. Done properly, it is one of the most important skills a person can have. But not everyone communicates the same way. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-importance-of-disc-apart-from-frisbee-golf) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-importance-of-disc-apart-from-frisbee-golf#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Shaking Off Your Grumpies](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/shaking-off-your-grumpies) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jul 13, 2023 9:48:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![two little kids play on a swingset](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/shaking%20off%20your%20grumpies%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/shaking-off-your-grumpies) We’ve all hit a point that feels non-negotiable. A moment where you want something so badly, whether it’s that promotion or for that meeting to go well, [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/shaking-off-your-grumpies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/shaking-off-your-grumpies#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Listening is EESY as PPIE](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/listening-is-eesy-as-ppie) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 28, 2023 10:27:54 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![apple pie](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/listening%20is%20eesy%20as%20ppie%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/listening-is-eesy-as-ppie) Listening can be difficult. We all have our interests, and when something falls outside of those, it can be hard to focus on it. However, listening is a [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/listening-is-eesy-as-ppie) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/listening-is-eesy-as-ppie#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Let's Taco 'Bout Appreciation](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-taco-bout-appreciation) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 22, 2023 4:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![street tacos](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/lets%20taco%20bout%20appreciation%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-taco-bout-appreciation) The five love languages are very important in a romantic relationship. You have to learn your partner’s love languages and teach them your own to [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-taco-bout-appreciation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-taco-bout-appreciation#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging) ## [Overcoming Five Professional Fears](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/overcoming-five-professional-fears) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 5, 2023 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![woman tightrope walking blindfolded](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/overcoming%205%20professional%20fears%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/overcoming-five-professional-fears) Fear is a fact and facet of humanity. It exists in every person, no matter how much we try to deny its existence. That’s a good thing! Fear reminds us that [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/overcoming-five-professional-fears) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/overcoming-five-professional-fears#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Effective Communication, Anyone?](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/effective-communication-anyone) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 31, 2023 3:04:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![two people conversing](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/effective%20communication%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/effective-communication-anyone) Your Clear Next Step knows communication is hard, and we struggle alongside the masses to use it effectively. Communication within an organization can be [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/effective-communication-anyone) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/effective-communication-anyone#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [8 Things to Make Conferences Even Better](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/8-things-to-make-conferences-even-better) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 18, 2023 1:50:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![conference attendees listening to presentation](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/8%20things%20to%20make%20conferences%20even%20better%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/8-things-to-make-conferences-even-better) Your Clear Next Step has been busy with conferences lately! Many of us are enjoying the opportunity to connect again face-to-face, and the energy building [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/8-things-to-make-conferences-even-better) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/8-things-to-make-conferences-even-better#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence) ## [Knowledge: Transfering.. Transferring...](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 11, 2023 2:57:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![hand off of a baton](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/knowledge%20transfer%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) Lately, Your Clear Next Step has taken a closer look at our own processes. Since its beginning, YCNS has been dedicated to helping others have better [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [Filling the Gap](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/filling-the-gap) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 3, 2023 4:47:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![gap in a bridge](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/filling%20the%20gap%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/filling-the-gap) We’ve talked about teams and the various characters or roles we see in them in a myriad of situations. We’ve also discussed how we can each perform in [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/filling-the-gap) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/filling-the-gap#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence) ## [Closing the Loop](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/closing-the-loop) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Apr 11, 2023 11:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![drawing short arrows in a circle formation](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/closing%20the%20loop%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/closing-the-loop) Your Clear Next Step is in the business of helping people have better workdays, so that together we can co-create better communities. And together, we’re [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/closing-the-loop) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/closing-the-loop#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) [Previous](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/all) [Next](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration/page/5) ## About YCNS --- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/frequently-asked-questions/) [Our History](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) [Our Culture](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) [Our Team](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) [Careers](https://yourclearnextstep.com/careers/)   ## Connect with Us --- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/newsletter) [Contact us](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/contact-us) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/yourclearnextstep/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-clear-next-step-llc) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/YourClearNextStep/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/YourClrNxtStep) ## Quick Reference --- [Course Catalog](https://yourclearnextstep.com/product-category/private-training/) [Resources & Tools](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) [Internship Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/internships) [Coaching Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/coaching) [The Even Better Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/home/events/) [Blog](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/)   ## Affiliations --- We are proud members and supporters of the following organizations: [![cbbb-badge-horz120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/cbbb-badge-horz120x45.png "cbbb-badge-horz120x45")](https://www.bbb.org/us/ia/indianola/profile/business-coach/your-clear-next-step-llc-0664-32046657) [![PMI](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/PMI.jpg "PMI")](http://www.pmi-centraliowa.org/) [![IIBA120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/IIBA120x45.png "IIBA120x45")](http://www.centraliowaiiba.org/chapter/index.htm) [![NAWBO_Member120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/NAWBO_Member120x45.jpg "NAWBO_Member120x45")](http://www.nawboiowa.org/) [![TSB_Certified_lrg](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/TSB_Certified_lrg.jpg "TSB_Certified_lrg")](https://iowaeda.dynamics365portals.us/view-business-detail/?id=8d4e7413-ac53-4d44-9a1a-f213b4771d96&tsb-type=Woman) [![2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/2020%20Indianola%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce%20square.jpg "2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square")](http://www.indianolachamber.com/) Your Clear Next Step © 2020. 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