“Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Mastering communication is one of the most important building blocks for reaching your full potential. We are fortunate to have many brilliant communicators in our community and we asked some of them to share their lessons and advice below.
Ali Mohamed
I’m confident that most people don’t even know how to read without pointing their finger at each word. It’s a wild world we’re living in, some of you guys won’t even read more than a paragraph of this interview. My generation luckily still have our attention spans in tact. The best way I learned to communicate effectively is roasting. If you grew up roasting your friends, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Read more>>
Mya-Breyana Morton
Developing my ability to communicate effectively has been an integral part of my journey as a filmmaker, and it’s intricately tied to my commitment to amplifying marginalized voices through storytelling. My multicultural upbringing in Kuwait provided me with a profound appreciation for diverse perspectives, but it was in my pursuit of a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design that I truly honed my skills in effective communication. Read more>>
Beth Lynch
Because I communicate with both sides I feel it actually was very natural. Beginning with the inner dialogue. We all lhave thoughts and are having thousands in a day. I believe Dr Wayne Dyer estimated, 85 thousand a day. Many are repeated and many can be congesting. We have to first be aware of the Law of Attraction. Read more>>
Yvonne Zhu
My name is Yvonne Zhu. I’m from China. There are three important elements of the development for my case. Read more>>
Erica Arrechea
Reflecting on my career path, I recognize that the qualities that have been most instrumental in my progression are resilience, the power of networking, and the importance of reliability. Resilience, an essential trait in this industry, enables us to weather the storm of rejection, viewing each setback not as a failure but as a stepping stone towards eventual success. We must learn to develop a tough exterior, taking lessons from each challenge we face, as this is the key to forward momentum. Read more>>
Biz LaChance
I developed my ability to effectively communicate in two parts. At first I recognized the need people had. So many people in my family or in my young life seem to misunderstand each other. Either due to a lack of seeking to understand, or from just not registering or processing the information being communicated. Read more>>
KIM OBERHEU
Communication is the glue that makes business happen, sets expectations, and creates the desired results clients want and need. Read more>>
Christina Bjorklund
When I communicate, I focus on the message I am conveying and how it will be received. I like to play chess- one step ahead at all times. Communicating isn’t just a skill I learned by owning businesses and earning a Master’s, but as a RN, it’s of utmost importance to keep your patients abreast of their plan of care. Read more>>
James Denito DC
I think I was born to be a doctor, since I’m told I was telling everyone by first grade that was what I wanted to be when I grew up. The word “doctor” comes from the Latin meaning of “teacher” or “learned one”. From my first days in my clinic in 1982, I had to communicate to patients what was wrong with them. Read more>>
