Communicare Quotes

1. “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life” ~ Zig Ziglar

A well-timed positive word or compliment can change the course of someone’s day.

2. “Who you are is speaking so loudly that I can’t hear what you’re saying” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Being authentic to who you are speaks volumes. People are drawn to authenticity and vulnerability. Coming off like a slimy, fake used-car dealer (or Kardashian) pushes people away.

3. “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” ~ Thumper from Bambi

Negative words traumatize and leave an impression that can last for days. If the communication is going to do harm, take Thumper’s advice.

4. “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you” ~ Dale Carnegie

“You” is the most important word in any conversation. Minimize the “I” and the “Me” and focus on the “you.”

5. “What will they think of me? Must be put aside for bliss” ~ Joseph Campbell

Put aside your worries about what other’s will think of you and just serve others with your message.

6. “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university” ~ Albert Einstein

Treat everyone with respect no matter their status.

7. “Don’t be embarrassed by your failures. Learn from them and start again” ~ Sir Richard Branson

Miscommunications and misunderstandings happen! You learn much about how you communicate through your mistakes and you learn a lot about the person you are talking to as well!

8. “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said” ~ Peter Drucker

The ability to read the emotions and nonverbal communication of another person increases understanding and elevates relationships.

9. “Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something” ~ Plato

Speak with a purpose, not just to fill-up a silence. Remember: silence is a gift that allows self-reflection.

10. “Be sincere; be brief; be seated” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

Amen!

11. “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug” ~ Mark Twain

Words are powerful! When you chose just the right word, you increase understanding ten-fold.

12. “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives” ~ Anthony Robbins

If you are positive and communicate positivity, you will attract more of that into your life.

13. "Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter."

— Gilbert Amelio
President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp.

14. "Leaders who make it a practice to draw out the thoughts and ideas of their subordinates and who are receptive even to bad news will be properly informed. Communicate downward to subordinates with at least the same care and attention as you communicate upward to superiors."

— L. B. Belker

15. "Frown on lapses of information. When people admit that they didn't keep you informed, let them know that you don't want this kind of protection. A couple of strong reactions by the manager, and a subordinate learns to make sure the boss gets the word—all of it.

— Thomas L. Quick

16. "Regardless of the changes in technology, the market for well-crafted messages will always have an audience."

— Steve Burnett
The Burnett Group

17. "Precision of communication is important, more important than ever, in our era of hair trigger balances, when a false or misunderstood word may create as much disaster as a sudden thoughtless act."

— James Thurber

18. "Talkers have always ruled. They will continue to rule. The smart thing is to join them."

— Bruce Barton
Congressman and Author

19. "The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value."

— Unknown

20. "If you have nothing to say, say nothing."

— Mark Twain

21. "The day soldiers stop bring you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."

— General Colin Powell

22. "Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is great for keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Great things come from out luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a good idea or two. No martinis."

— T. Boone Pickens

23. You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere.

— Lee Iacocca

24. " . . . ;a sense of humor can be a great help—particularly a sense of humor about (oneself). William Howard Taft joked about his own corpulence and people loved it; took nothing from his inherent dignity. Lincoln eased tense moments with bawdy stories, and often poked fun at himself—and history honors him for this human quality. A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done."

— Dwight D.Eisenhower

25. "One learns peoples through the heart, not the eyes or the intellect."

— Mark Twain

26. "Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones."

— Benjamin Disraeli

27. "Communicate unto the other person that which you would want him to communicate unto you if your positions were reversed."

— Aaron Goldman

28. "The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on their practical application. He must see to it that his subordinates are trained in accordance with the latest requirements. The best form of welfare for the troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties."

— Field Marchall Erwin Rommel

29. "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug."

— Mark Twain

30. "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

— Mark Twain

31. "The art of communication is the language of leadership."

— James Humes

32. "Preaching for life changes requires far less information and more application. Less explanation and more inspiration."

— Andy Stanley

33. "The void created by the failure to communicate is soon filled with poison, drivel and misrepresentation."

— C. Northcote Parkinson

34. "The less people know, the more they yell."

— Seth Godin