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How JoJoisms Spell Communication

Recently, I wrote an article for my Examiner column, "How Do the Scriptures Spell Communication?" where I shared several  scriptures that began with the letters of the word communication.  It was an enlightening look  at some of the most important lessons on communication that the Bible teaches. It occurred to me that I could do the same thing with the various communication quotes by mere humans including myself.  So this week, I set out to find both JoJoisms and other communication quotes that fit the bill.  Today I'm going to share with you how I spell communication.  On Wednesday, I'll share some other quotes that hold great lessons for us. You may notice that some of these are new.  I...

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Birthday Bash: 9am-Phyllis Sather

(DISCLAIMER: Communication FUNdamentals, our blog, normally only posts three times a week (MWF) but today we are having a new post/contest each half hour of the Birthday Bash.) Phyllis Sather will be sharing on the Art of Eloquence Facebook fan page this Birthday Bash half hour.  Here is what she is offering as a prize for this half hour’s contest: The Purposeful Planning Bundle Includes ebook, handbook, and MP3! “Is there really enough time to do  all that God requires of you?” ( Charles Hummel) Purposeful Planning will help you get the results you want. ($17.95 Value) x  To win this prize, you will need to post a comment to this blog post answering this question:  Name two of your...

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July is Cell phone Courtesy Month

July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month and Freedom from Fear of Speaking Month!  Wow!  What a month for communication stuff, eh? In honor of these two most important celebrations ("communicationally" speaking), I'd like to remind everyone not to: * Send text messages in the movie theater creating spectacles of light while others are trying to watch the movie. * Have a conversation with Uncle Vinny about his gallstone surgery while at a fancy restaurant. * Forget to check out Art of Eloquence.com for all the fun ways to learn to communicate effectively in almost any situation! x If you liked this post, make sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed so you don’t miss one and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter:...

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Top Five Communication New Year's Resolutions

Top Five Communication New Year’s Resolutions for 2011 5. Stop forwarding emails that say “send this email to everyone you know” 4. Stop using the term BFF…when I SPEAK! 3. Stop texting my friends...who are standing right next to me! 2. Stop sending Aunt Mildred email cards remembering she’s never owned a computer. 1. Stop nagging my dh at work via email…I’ll just pick up the phone. New Year's Resolution Quotes "Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits." -Anonymous "A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one Year and out the other." -Anonymous "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to...

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Vote: Your favorite article of 2010

Over the last year, I've written tons of articles for the blog.  Here is a very short list.  I'd love to hear which ones are your favorites and why.  You never know if these articles will be expanded to a full eBook in the future!  ;D 1. The Case for Wrinkles 2. Ten Terrific Tips for a Less Trying Tongue 3. What Kind of Communication is Most Confusing to You? 4. You Might be a Skimmer... 5. Nitpicker's Anonymous 6. Weasel Words 7. How to Win Facebook Friends and Influence Tweeple We'd love your feedback!  Won't you cut in on the blog spammers and give us your thoughts?  LOL

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