Quotes about Communication

The larger the group, the simpler the communication needs to be.

Connect emotionally through facial expressions, laughter, and tears.

If you talk to a man in the language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.

As you reflect on your values, you should settle what you believe in three key areas: Ethical values - What does it mean to do the right thing for the right reason? Relational values - How do you build an environment of trust and respect with others? Success values - What goals are worth spending your life on?

UCLA basketball coach John Wooden told players who scored to give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gave them a good pass. "What if he's not looking?" asked a team member. Wooden replied, "I guarantee he'll look." Everyone values encouragement and looks for it.

Good leaders listen, learn, and then lead.

I've learned that if you want people to be impressed, you can talk about your successes; but if you want people to identify with you, it's better to talk about your failures.

Take interest in others before they take interest in you.

if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you'll change them.

Treat them as if they are important; they will respond according to the way that you perceive them.

Four Unpardonable Sins of a Communicator": being unprepared, uncommitted, uninteresting, or uncomfortable.

The very essence of all power to influence lies in getting the other person to participate." Influence is an invitation anyone can make to another person.