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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 can effectively communicate and talk to anyone, you can own your life again. You are not at the random mercy of just accepting the assumption that you cannot talk well. Grab the bull by the horns and change your entire life.

— Rock Bankole, Cheryl Jerabek, How to Talk to Anyone with Power and Confidence (2016)

Use assertive communication. Assertive communication is about being nonreactive and still respectful.

— Ryan Cooper, Difficult People (2015)

Communicate in a respectful manner – Don’t just tell your team members what you want, but explain to them why.

— Jeffrey Morales, Leadership (2015)

A talk is a voyage. It must be charted. The speaker who starts nowhere, usually gets there.

— Dale Carnegie (1888-1955), How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936)

But good healthy communication is impossible without openness, honesty, and vulnerability.

— Paul Kendall, The Marriage Miracle (Jan. 2015)

You can talk with someone for years, everyday, and still, it won’t mean as much as what you can have when you sit in front of someone, not saying a word, yet you feel that person with your heart, you feel like you have known the person for forever…. connections are made with the heart, not the tongue.

— C. JoyBell C., writer, poet, inspirational essayist

Communication involves self-revelation on the part of one individual and listening on the part of another.

— Dr. Gary Chapman, Now You’re Speaking My Language (2007)

We are always dependent on other people for our results and achievements, therefore it is important to being able to use effective communication skills.

— D. Chandler (1918-2007), Communication: Influence and Persuasion Secrets (2015)

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

Children should be provided with activities that encourage them to talk a lot. This will help them to increase their use of words and improve their communication skills.

— C. F. Crist, Teach A Child To Read (2011)
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