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My Communication Quotes

My collection of communication quotes (with author and source) collected from books, conversations, training, and of course, the internet. Enjoy!

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When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.

— Shannon L. Alder, Inspirational author

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.

— Dale Carnegie (1888-1955), writer and lecturer

We take communication for granted because we do it so frequently, but it’s actually a complex process.

— Joseph Sommerville, PhD, The 5 Keys to Interpersonal Success (2004)

Open communication is the lifeblood that keeps a marriage in the spring and summer seasons- times of optimism and enjoyment.

— Gary Chapman, The 30-Day Love Language Minute Devotional

Social media have transformed communication and they can transform your job search.

— Jenny Rogers, Facing Redundancy (2014)

Character, communication, competence and ‘chemistry’ are the measures that we employ to identify the man or woman who is genuine.

— Les Norman; Pilar Norman, Never Have A Minute To Call Your Own (2016)

To be a successful communicator, you need to focus on fundamental principles rather than small superficial things.

— Bill Calhoun, Shut Up and Talk: An Effective Guide to Communication Skills (2013)

Effective communication helps to keep the team working on the right projects with the right attitude.

— Alex Langer, Effective Leadership

A meeting is only a means of communication. Its purpose should be to produce a change in procedure. This procedure could be in knowledge, attitude, behavior, or skill. In our meetings, management gives information, it collects information, it pools information, and it discusses the best way to approach the problem. We have one hard and fast rule: Once the group is agreed upon the method, there is no deviation until the group agrees to the change.

— Lombardi, Vince (1913-1970), What it Takes to Be #1 (2001)

Use different messaging for different groups to ensure your communications are relevant.

— Andrea Plos, Sources of Wealth
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