A pilot told me my comms checks were too quiet and it fixed a problem I didn't know I had.

He said, 'I can barely hear you on the ramp, you sound like you're in a closet,' after a pre-flight in Phoenix. I started using a headset with a better mic and speaking up, and now my squawks on radio clarity are way down. What's one small piece of feedback that actually improved your work?

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davis.iris2mo ago

Wow, my boss once told me I mumbled in meetings.

tyler_burns662mo ago

Ever think about how much we rely on tone of voice, not just the words? A senior nurse told me I sounded flat and rushed when giving handoff reports, which made people miss key details. Slowing down and putting a little more energy into my voice, even when tired, made a huge difference in how well the next shift understood the patient's situation.

umac716d ago

Haven't we taken this whole "tone of voice" thing a bit too far though? Sometimes the actual words and facts matter way more than how you deliver them... I know plenty of grumpy doctors who snap out orders and everyone still understands them perfectly fine. Maybe the real problem isn't your tone but that people need to pay better attention instead of expecting you to perform like a cheerleader. If someone misses key details because I sounded tired, that's on them for not listening close enough...