“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.
Jessi Martins
, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak,” Most people want to talk. Over the years, I’ve learned that the more you listen, the better you understand people’s challenges. Once you truly understand the problem, you’re in a much better position to find the right solution. Read More>>
Shadonica Barnes
I spent a lot of time alone as a child, so after a while in a way I became invisible in certain rooms. I learned to observe, and listen to what people say and recognize what they don’t say. Read More>>
Maze Felix
As someone who grew up in an environment where there was little to no conflict resolution in the home, fear of vulnerability, and carrying the human spectrum of feelings were dismissed and deflected, I had to really navigate and collect the necessary resources to communicate effectively on my own. Read More>>
Dr. Zakkiyyah Salaam Reeder
I learned the power of communication at home, long before I understood that it would become part of my life’s work. In my household, words mattered. We were encouraged to understand what we said, why we said it, and the impact our words could have. I remember taking something without permission when I was very young. It was most likely a cookie. Read More>>
Barb Machina
Effective communication is a dying art form these days. In a world where the voices have gotten louder, the attention-span shorter, and the stances on topics evermore polarizing, having a conversation (or even conveying information) is like navigating a field filled with land-mines. How have I mastered maneuvering through the minefield? Read More>>
Elshadei Fantahun
Effective communication is more about listening than talking. I learned this valuable lesson while working for a valet company in 2014. During my time there, I was exposed to people from various walks of life— doctors, actors, musicians, political figures, etc. A rare opportunity to be a fly on the right wall. Read More>>
