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Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly—they'll go through anything.
From Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
They communicate with each other.
Content marketing is not about selling; it's about storytelling.
You will never get what you want if you don’t ask for it.
The most effective leaders are those who listen first.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
The key to breaking a code often lies in understanding human psychology.
To understand a cipher is to understand the mind of the cipher maker.
From The Code Book by Simon Singh
If you can’t understand it without an explanation, you won’t understand it with an explanation.
Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately after they are expressed.
From The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse
Meetings are toxic.
It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood.
Radical candor is about being able to tell someone when they are doing something wrong, but also showing that you care about them.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The intersection of science and storytelling can lead to profound insights.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
In their songs, the whales communicate not just with each other but with the very ocean itself.
Through art, we can communicate our deepest emotions.
Language is not merely a tool for communication; it shapes our thoughts.
Words matter. They can inspire, persuade, and motivate.
What is remarkable about a map is its ability to convey complex information in a simple format.
You can't understand a city without using the language of the city.
From The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
A good name is better than a good explanation.
From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
Ask the right questions to guide the negotiation.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Saying no is a complete sentence.
Prepare thoroughly to communicate effectively.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Understanding conversational queries is key to enhancing voice search performance.
The ability to communicate with machines in a natural way is the key to the future.
Your strategy must be communicated clearly and frequently.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Effective communication of analysis findings is as important as the analysis itself.
Codes are the most powerful methods of communication.
Influence is not just about what you say, but how you say it.
There are two dimensions to radical candor: care personally and challenge directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Your voice is powerful; use it wisely.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Negotiation is not a dirty word.
From Know Your Value by Mika Brzezinski
You can’t care personally without challenging directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Every particle of matter is a messenger of the cosmic code.
From The Cosmic Code by Heinz R. Pagels
Your personal brand begins with how you communicate.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Clarity in your message leads to clarity in your impact.
People are motivated to be moral, but they often misunderstand each other's morality.
From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
What I really want to do is to be able to share my story.
From Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
The telegraph was the first technology that allowed for real-time communication.
From The Victorian Internet by Tom Standage
Your voice is a powerful tool. Use it wisely.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
Listening is just as important as speaking.
Being a good boss means being a good teacher.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
It’s not about being nice; it’s about being clear.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Networking is not just about collecting contacts; it's about planting relations.
From The Third Door by Alex Banayan
The most powerful word in negotiation is 'no'.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Music is not just a collection of notes; it is a language.
Speak with confidence, and the world will listen.
The quest for more secure communication continues to evolve.
From The Code Book by Simon Singh
Communication is the glue that holds a company together.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Fungi can communicate and share resources.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
In a world that can't stop talking, introverts have much to teach us.
Radical Candor is about caring personally while challenging directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Your voice is your power; use it.
Labeling is a way to validate someone’s emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Writing is about learning to pay attention and to communicate what is going on.
From Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Trees can warn each other of dangers through chemical signals.
Transparency breeds trust.
From Working in Public by Nadia Eghbal
Natural language processing allows machines to understand and respond to human language.
Every sound tells a story, if we choose to listen closely.
Meetings are a mechanism for making decisions.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
The telegraph allowed for the first time the rapid dissemination of information.
From The Victorian Internet by Tom Standage
Colors can evoke emotions as much as words can.
Non-verbal cues can speak louder than words.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
The pencil is a remarkable instrument that has influenced the way we communicate and think.
From The Pencil: A History by Henry Petroski
Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t.
There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.
Great leaders are great storytellers.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Radical candor is the ability to challenge someone directly while also showing that you care about them personally.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.
The story of codes is also a story of trust.
Make sure the reader knows who is speaking.
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
Authenticity resonates more than perfection.
Your voice matters; speak up.
From The Myth of the Nice Girl by Fran Hauser
Social interactions can be seen as patterns waiting to be decoded.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
Your voice matters, and it deserves to be heard.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
From The Republic by Plato
Words are the most powerful tool we have.
It's important to make time for regular one-on-one meetings.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The words we use shape our understanding of the world.
Listening is as important as speaking.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
When you give feedback, you have to be direct and kind.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Listening to each other is an act of respect.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
Social media platforms have become the primary instruments of surveillance.
Public speaking is not just about speaking; it’s about connecting.
The telegraph made the world feel smaller and more interconnected.
From The Victorian Internet by Tom Standage
Silence can be as powerful as words.
Communication is essential for sharing knowledge and rebuilding society.
Listening is just as important as speaking.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
Language is the house of Being.
From Being and Time by Martin Heidegger
Labeling is a powerful tool to acknowledge emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Challenge without caring is reckless; care without challenge is manipulative.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Engage your audience to make a lasting impression.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
The comic book medium was a powerful way to disseminate ideas.
The best negotiators are the best listeners.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
The goal is to create a culture of open communication.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Effective feedback is crucial for improvement.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
Your words create your world.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty