“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.
Gregg Pearlman
In College, I minored in Speech which helped me enunciate & form correct sentences to communicate productively. Next up was my career in Retail which helped my ability to understand the wants and needs of my customers which directly affected my ability to successfully do my job. Sales & Customer Service jobs are a great education. And, lastly – to always ask “is this what you wanted?” or “is everything ok?”.
Rima Bhavsar
My very first job was in sales, where I learned how to talk to people and understand what they really want. Think about it like this: when you’re selling something, you have to listen carefully to what people are saying. That’s because everyone has different needs and preferences. Read more>>
Danielle Brunson
I developed my ability to communicate effectively through a combination of practical applications, feedback from mentors, and a shift in my mindset. Initially, I focused on concise writing and sought guidance from mentors who helped me refine my written communication. However, the turning point came when I realized the significance of showing up for communication-related tasks well-rested, at ease, and with the goal of connecting with others rather than just proving my knowledge. Read more>>
Nancy Ruhling
I’ve always been a reader and a writer. and I always knew that I would be involved in communications of some sort. As a child, I fell in love with the classics, particularly Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. They, of course, are known for their novels, but before that, they had been newspaper reporters. I followed in their footsteps. Read more>>
Susie Lynn
Part of my communication skills being effective came from my former job as a retail manager. I was an English major at the University of Colorado at Boulder and developed a passion for writing in college. However, during that time, and post-college, I was a Store Manager for DSW. Read more>>
Anna Stallmann
As a communicator, this is one thing I need to be good at. Earlier in my career, I thought it meant speaking out and ensuring my voice was heard. A boss once told me if you don’t say anything in a meeting, you shouldn’t be there. Over the last two decades, I’ve grown a deeper appreciation for listening as a means for better communication. Listening to others opinions. Listening to their body language. Listening for contextual clues. Listening for disagreement. Read more>>
Jose Gutierrez
As I made music over the years I realized I wanted a specific sound. I worked with different engineers and they weren’t giving me that sound. I wanted something warm. I needed that vintage tone that only a reel to reel would give me. I made the move myself to a tube amp, but it wasn’t enough. I needed a studio that had equipment that would give me that 50s-60s feel. Most importantly, I needed to be a part of post-production. Read more>>
Gary Lipsky
I developed my ability to communicate effectively by being more aware of how my words landed with others. I wasn’t very good at it and when I noticed that I wasn’t getting the reaction and results I was setting out to achieve. I realized that in order to become the leader I wanted to become I needed to think how about how the person receiving the communication would hear it. Read more>>
