Quotes about Communication
There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency.
— John Maxwell
KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.
— John Maxwell
Here's the bottom line on charisma. You don't have to be gorgeous, a genius, or a masterful orator to possess presence and to connect with others. You just need to be positive, believe in yourself, and focus on others.
— John Maxwell
The number-one reason most people lose arguments is not because they're wrong; it's because they don't know when to quit.
— John Maxwell
In general, there are no bad audiences; only bad speakers.
— John Maxwell
It may sound corny, but it's really true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
— John Maxwell
If you should observe an occasion to give your officers and friends a little more praise than is their due, and confess more fault than you justly be charged with, you will only become the sooner for it, a great captain. Criticizing and censuring almost everyone you have to do with, will diminish friends, increase enemies, and hereby hurt you affairs.
— John Maxwell
People don't care what you know until they know you care.
— John Maxwell
Always touch a person's heart before you ask him for a hand.
— John Maxwell
Cemetery communication: lots of people are out there, but nobody is listening.
— John Maxwell
What can I say to get others involved around the table? How can I draw them in?
— John Maxwell
Questions + Listening = Quality Conversation. Quality Conversation = Quality Leadership.
— John Maxwell