“Beware! Authentic communication is not to be confused with Grandma s unfiltered comments!”
“Flexibility and the ability to interpret other people s needs is what characterizes a good communicator.”
“The best leaders have the ability to effectively communicate, engage, and influence across a full spectrum of different perspectives and personalities. ”
“Effective communication is the backbone for productivity in all settings...especially in healthcare. Lives depend on this simple act”
“The answers will be given to those who are bold enough to ask.”
“Language is art, language is imagery, music, rhythm, thought, responsibility and communication. With the extensive English vocabulary available to us, an abundance of words allow for precision of depiction - well almost”
“Use empathy, thoughtfulness and kindness in your interactions and think before you speak. A kind word is long remembered.”
“Just because it is not what you pictured doesn’t mean it is not what I described.”
“Going beyond cliche phrases: •How was your summer? Excellent.What special things did you do? •How were your holidays? Pretty good.How did you celebrate? •How was your weekend? Good.What did you do? I went to see that new play down at the Civic Center.Really? You’re interested in ______? I never knew that.Tell me more about that. •Did you do anything relaxing? •Is that something you usually do on the weekend?”
“- Family Tell me about your family. Does everyone live in the area? What do you like best about being a father/mother/son/aunt, etc.? -Occupation What got you into your current job? How did you come up with that idea? What are some of the toughest challenges in your job? If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be? How has the Internet impacted your business/industry? - Recreation What do you do for fitness? What kinds of things does your family do for fun? How do you spend your leisure time? What’s been your favorite vacation? - Miscellaneous Have you seen any good movies lately? What do you think about ————— [news event]? Are you reading anything you really enjoy?”
“Exercising good communication skills are key to unlocking civility in the new experience economy.”
“To convince people don t try to reach their head try to reach their heart.”
“No offense should be taken, as none has been given.”
“Speaking can persuade an individual, eloquence can persuade a crowd.”
“Sometimes, I shut my mouth in order to communicate directly with my soul. You can give it a try too!”
“While many of us struggle with taking too much ownership over things that are not ours, there’s always a truth that both parties contribute to every conflict. Sometimes your part might be as simple as not speaking up or not staying curious; other times it might be a bigger issue, like a tendency to blame or shout, a lack of accountability, an inability to respect boundaries or projecting insecurities.”
“POSITIVE MESSAGES TO THE SPEAKER •Lean forward •Maintain eye contact •Open up your arms and body •Relax your body posture •Face your partner •Nod and smile”