People make judgements about their communication skills as if they are permanent but the way you communicate is just a series of behaviours that you have learned from other people that you have been repeating for the last X number of years. You can unlearn them and replace them with other behaviours. A lot of Gen Z’s have not been given the opportunity to learn or master skills, and as a result I see a lot of them will rather text me than call and have a conversation with me. It’s not to say texts are bad, both communication forms are good.

Remember to never fall into the trap of thinking that your work will speak for itself, you have to learn how to shine your light. Do great work and learn to speak and take responsibility for it. No one is going to come and teach you to take the initiative and learn it yourself.