“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.
Edward Di Gangi
I grew up in New York City in the nineteen-fifties. I was exposed not only to the dialects that differed between boroughs–the speech of someone from Brooklyn differed from someone from the Bronx–but also to the languages brought here by those who fled Europe in the aftermath of World War II. Read more>>
Max Berlin
It’s a cliché, but I think it all starts with listening. Listening to understand and not to respond. We’ve all been in conversations that feel canned or like a setup to socially perform in some way. I think if you can quiet the urge to sound impressive and listen without judgement, your collaborator will be receptive to that openness with more honesty and energy. Read more>>
RAPHAELLA CROCCIA
I believe that my temperament, bold and curious, plays a part in my capacity to communicate with others. I possess a fearless sense of honesty, together with a genuine interest and curiosity about people, which generally facilitates communication. Also, being the daughter of two successful salespeople, who utilized their communication skills to earn their living, probably has an influence on how I communicate. Read more>>
