“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” — Stephen R. Covey About the Quote: Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an American educator, businessman, and author best known for The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. His work on leadership,…
“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” — John Marshall About the Quote: John Marshall (1755–1835) was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, serving for 34 years. Known for…
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” — George Bernard Shaw About the Quote: George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in…
“Clear communication is kind. Unclear communication is unkind.” — Brené Brown About the Quote: Brené Brown (b. 1965) is an American research professor, author, and speaker known for her work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Her TED talk on “The…
“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” — James Humes About the Quote: James Humes (1934–2020) was an American author and speechwriter for several U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He specialized in rhetoric…
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you.” — Dale Carnegie About the Quote: Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was an American…
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe About the Quote: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German writer,…
“Politeness is the poison of collaboration.” — Edwin Land About the Quote: Edwin Land (1909–1991) was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of Polaroid Corporation. He pioneered instant photography and was admired for his innovative leadership.…
“We don’t build businesses, we build people. And then people build the business.” — Zig Ziglar About the Quote: Zig Ziglar (1926–2012) was a legendary American motivational speaker, salesman, and author. Known for his charisma and optimism, Ziglar influenced millions…
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” — Keith Ferrazzi About the Quote: Keith Ferrazzi is an American author and entrepreneur best known for Never Eat Alone, a bestselling book about the power of networking and generosity…