“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.
Leonora Martelly
I’ve always been a bit eccentric — even as a child. While other kids were focused on fitting in or worrying about boys, I was writing what I now realize were journal entries and poems, playing sports, and constantly experimenting with new ways to express myself. Communication for me started as a form of self-expression long before I understood it as a skill. Read More>>
Yawen Hu
Effective communication in freelance illustration is built on a foundation of clarity and process, below is my sharings. The initial step involves translating abstract client ideas into concrete visual direction. This is achieved by creating detailed mood boards and preliminary sketches immediately after the kickoff, ensuring a shared vision from the outset. Transparent dialogue regarding practical constraints—such as timeline and budget—is established upfront. Read More>>
Karen Laos
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve loved the spoken word. In a high school speech class, I thought I nailed my talk in front of my classmates. Afterward, the teacher told me I looked at the ceiling the whole time! I was red from embarrassment. That was my first big communication lesson in public speaking. Read More>>
