My collection of communication quotes (with author and source) collected from books, conversations, training, and of course, the internet. Enjoy!
Improving communication between mothers and daughters, much like breaking down barriers to communication between women and men, requires, above all, understanding: seeing the situation from the other’s point of view.
Open communication is the lifeblood that keeps a marriage in the spring and summer seasons- times of optimism and enjoyment.
Leaders must recognize and then clearly communicate that outcomes measurement is not about simply counting things or gathering information.
Communication involves self-revelation on the part of one individual and listening on the part of another.
Effective communication helps to keep the team working on the right projects with the right attitude.
To be a successful communicator, you need to focus on fundamental principles rather than small superficial things.
The constant free flow of communication amoung us-enabling the free interchange of ideas-forms the very bloodstream of our nation. It keeps the mind and body of our democracy eternally vital, eternally young.
Use assertive communication. Assertive communication is about being nonreactive and still respectful.
Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else… Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it.
Tough conversations, where you share what’s really happening and your true communication needs, are your opening to intimacy. Deep relationships lie on the other side of tough conversations.