216 quotes found
“14 Awesome Conversation Starters1. What do you do for fun? Hobbies, recreation . . . 2. What are your super powers? Gifts, talents, strengths.3. Good morning! Its great to see you! 4. What is your ...”
“Speaking on StageSpeakers and presenters have only a few short seconds before their audience members begin forming opinions. True professionals know that beginning with impact determines audience e...”
“Wouldnt it be wonderful to be a natural communicator and know exactly what, when, why, and how to speak so that your message is conveyed and received as you intend?”
“Communicating negatively (gossiping, bragging, bullying, and criticizing) can be disastrous to your reputation, cause you to lose the respect of others, and leave a terrible impression. Why leave t...”
“When a person is focused completely on self it is nearly impossible to be mindful of others at the same time. That is a contradiction for healthy communication, networking, and relationship building.”
“The Art of Communication shares insights to help you communicate with a higher awareness and focused intention and meet people on their level to increase clarity and understanding.”
“Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression.”
“When you begin conversations with confidence and listen attentively, you will become more flexible and adaptable in most any situation.”
“When people can't give anything and are only there for themselves, why should others use their time and energy to get involved? There's no benefit.”
“Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening at this very moment and being keenly aware of your surroundings and the people in it.”
“Do you attend networking events to give out as many cards as possible or is it your intention to deliver something of value? When you are busy charging ahead with your own agenda, you're not meetin...”
“Whether your awareness is focused on your own emotions and perceptions or directed toward the preferences, needs, and feelings of others, being mindful (aware and attentive) will enable you to resp...”
“At a Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, two of my friends and I were standing in a circle talking. A stranger approached, interrupted our little reunion, and gave each of us her card. She th...”
“This deliberate focus and sensitivity allow you to "put yourself in another persons shoes and walk around a while" to better understand where they are coming from and what they are all about.”
“Situational awareness enables you to observe your periphery with a clear vision and emotional foresight, which may inevitably keep you socially, physically, or professionally out of harm's way. Con...”
“Mindfulness is a quiet strength and deeply rooted value which many other cultures understand and often practice better than we do. It can be puzzling to people from other countries as to why Americ...”
“When you enter a room, a social situation, or a business meeting, be mindful of cues; read between the lines to better understand people and events. What do these things tell you?”
“Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating human relationships with dignity, grace, and discretion, thus making an intentional and thoughtful first impression.”
“As Americans, we typically move full steam ahead without much regard to mindfulness or thoughtful reflection, often to ones own detriment. Yet it is that same propensity for bold action which makes...”
“How do you know when to advance the conversation or when there's something still unresolved? When you are situationally aware, you watch the body language and notice the cues that are given to you....”
