Life will never be the same again. Sure, things may return to some semblance of normal in the months to come, but we now have a different understanding of what the future could look like. At the very least, we know that there will be major disruptions to our daily routines and operations that we can’t always predict. We need to adjust our strategies accordingly and find creative approaches when planning for the future. More than anything, we need to communicate with each other in ways that make us feel connected and close.
Since the beginning of this year, I haven't posted much in the way of blogs. While it's tempting to blame this lapse on my busy work schedule and grad school, the truth is that I've been struggling to answer a seemingly simple question: What exactly is communication and why does it matter?