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What Is Perfect Communication?
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- Jan 14, 2026
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Summary
It’s early January 2026. More than five years have passed since I publishedmy last book. In the meantime, the world of communication has changed — and not necessarilyfor the better. We live in an age of lifehacks, quick formulas, and promises like “say thisand you’ll get what you want.” At the same time, in my work with teams andleaders, I see something troubling: empathy is declining, rigidity is increasing,and communication is becoming more technical — and less human. By October this year, I plan to publish a new book on communicationpsychology titled: Adequate Business Communication – From Fake and Ineffective to Real and Convincing This book is not about tricks, scripts, or “perfect phrases.” It’s about fit. Context. The other person. And yourself. One of the first chapters — which you’re about to read here in anot-yet-fully-polished version — starts with a simple but uncomfortablequestion: Does perfect communication exist? And if it doesn’t, what do we do with our obsession with perfection? In this excerpt, I explore: · why “speaking correctly” is not enough, · why the same words can be brilliant in onesituation and disastrous in another, · and why good communication is not about beingunfiltered-authentic, but about being appropriately authentic. The text isn’t fully proofread yet. That’s intentional. I’m sharing it as aninvitation to reflection and dialogue. Your feedback will tell me whether this book is heading in the right direction— or whether it needs adjustment. 👉 This is where the journey of the newbook begins. #communication #communicationpsychology #leadership #businesscommunication#empathy #professionaldevelopment #newbook