Effective communication is at the heart of so many successful projects, relationships, and endeavors. Given its magical ability to make things happen, we thought it would be helpful to bring some of the best communicators we know together to share their stories and insights around how they developed their ability to communicate effectively.
Terra Rose
My approach to effective communication starts with a fundamental belief: everyone is always doing the best they can with the resources and understanding they have, and at their core, people simply want to be heard. This perspective transforms how I listen – instead of waiting for my turn to speak or formulating responses, I’m able to tune in completely to what someone is actually saying. Read more >>>
Rojin Babayan
I did not wake up good at this; I learned it. When I was a data scientist, I was often the only woman in the room, and I learned to be clear. Set the agenda, name the decision, write it down. Those habits stuck with me: one-page briefs, timelines people actually read, and a quick who is doing what before we leave the room. Read more >>>
Kristen Cook, MD
Studies show that on average, physicians interrupt their patients merely 11-23 seconds into the conversation. Back when I was growing up, effective communication was not encouraged. In fact, when it came to conversations between children and adults, the expectation was for children to be seen and not heard. Read more >>>
Lou Pugliese
My Mother impressed upon me at an early age that written and verbal communication skills would be the most important things I could learn to do well if I was going to have any success in life. I can’t say I understood her urgency at the time but, I never lost sight of her message. Read more >>>
