How Well Do You Communicate?

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Cornel Hoeglauer | August 12, 2025  

Think you’re a good communicator? Prove it. Take the quick self-assessment and discover the #1 habit that transforms communication: seek to understand before being understood.”

Take the LARS self-assessment and see where you can listen, ask, reflect, and share better.

Self‑Assessment — Seek to Understand

Rate each statement • Yes = 2 • Sometimes = 1 • No = 0

1. I let others finish speaking before I respond.
2. I ask clarifying questions before sharing my opinion.
3. I can accurately repeat what someone said to show I understood.
4. I listen without planning my response in my head.
5. I notice tone of voice and body language as much as the words.
6. I check if the other person feels understood before moving on.
7. I adjust my message based on what I learned from listening.
Total: 0 / 14 —
Focus next: —
L0/6
A0/2
R0/4
S0/2

Tiers: 0–6 → Listening First • 7–10 → Clarify & Reflect • 11–14 → Adapt & Impact

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