Quotes on Good Communication

You cannot speak that which you do not know. You cannot share that which you do not feel. You cannot translate that which you do not have. And you cannot give that which you do not possess. To give it and to share it, and for it to be effective, you first need to have it. Good communication starts with good preparation.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

I am convinced more than ever that good communication and leadership are all about connecting. If you can connect with others at every level -one-on-one, in groups, and with an audience-your relationships are stronger, your sense of community improves, your ability to create teamwork increases, your influence increases, and your productivity skyrockets.

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Nothing is often a good thing to do and always a good thing to say.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80% how you feel about what you know.

Give me the gift of a listening heart.

Good communication does not mean that you have to speak in perfectly formed sentences and paragraphs. It isn't about slickness. Simple and clear go a long way.

Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.

The most important things are the hardest to say