On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born. Known as The Great Communicator, the 40th U.S. President was admired by both Democrats and Republicans alike for his wit and wisdom, humor and sincerity. What made Ronald Reagan "The Great Communicator" are the same qualities which can allow you to communicate more effectively. This could easily fill an entire study of its own, but I'd like to share briefly the most important qualities Ronald Reagan possessed that allowed him to communicate so effectively. Ronald Reagan usually had a simple message which he delivered in a clear and sincere manner. His humility and authenticity allowed him to be seen as a real person who cared about people. Regan had an incredible way of...
Communication is a word you've probably heard since you were young, but I'll bet you can't define it. Some people think communication is talking, conversation, making a speech or persuading someone of something. Others think it's manners, etiquette or social graces. Merriam Webster defines communication as "an act or instance of transmitting," "information transmitted or conveyed," "a verbal or written message," "exchange of information," "personal rapport," or their most comprehensive definition, "a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior." Wikipedia has one of the most complete definitions of communication I have ever seen: "Communication is the activity of conveying information. Communication has been derived from the Latin word "communis", meaning...
Leadership is another one of those everyday things that require communication skills. Leadership isn't just about making speeches, but about gaining acceptance of your ideas. Leadership is all the buzz right now, but leadership is so much more than power or charisma. Leadership, Godly Leadership, true leadership, is so much more than that! Leadership requires us to step out of our shyness. Leadership requires us to speak in a godly way according to the Word. Leadership requires us to communicate our vision and that we are someone worth following. Leadership Insights: "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." -Dwight Eisenhower "The best executive is the one who has sense...
