My collection of communication quotes (with author and source) collected from books, conversations, training, and of course, the internet. Enjoy!
There is nothing worse than trying to talk to someone who is staring at a device such as a phone, iPad or computer. It’s actually rude and makes the other person feel as though what they have to say isn’t important.
Communication involves self-revelation on the part of one individual and listening on the part of another.
Use different messaging for different groups to ensure your communications are relevant.
I think that the number one rule to effective communication should be ‘choose your words wisely’. This is because a simple choice of your words can make a great difference and determine whether your message would be accepted or rejected.
When we are fully present, we have access to our greatest power, creativity and ability to communicate and perform exceptionally at whatever we are doing.
The capacity to develop and communicate a corporate strategy has become a necessity for every leader to ensure support from stakeholders.
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.
We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think. Speech is a part of thought.
Make sure to communicate your idea quickly and keep it straight to the point.
Self-consciousness kills communication.