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...
On this day, February 3, 1468, Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, died. I've been talking about communication technology all week and wanted to end the week with this Friday Funny celebrating the advancement of communication technology that began with Gutenberg's printing press in about 1439.
Here now is the famous Mideival Help Desk illustrating that people have always had difficulty with new technology.
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This week, we've been talking about listening and communicating with the world (people of different languages and cultures). It is fitting, then, that we have a Friday Funny that illustrates the humor in not listening to YOURSELF as you ask questions that may be interpreted in odd ways by those of different people. Pastor Tim of Cybersalt.org has some great funnies. Here are a few from his latest contribution to Crosswalk.com. To read more of his humor, click the link following the excerpt. Lawyer Laughs The following questions from lawyers were taken from official records nationwide: 1. Was that the same nose you broke as a child? 4. Was it you or your brother that was killed in the war? 5....
This week's word is prayer. Prayer is communication with God. The language of prayer is written by the heart of man. In prayer we hear the Word of God speak to us, but only if we listen, which was the topic I chose to write about on Monday. I recently came across an article about World Communications Day, which began in 1963. It is the only worldwide celebration called for by the Second Vatican Council and is celebrated in most countries, on the recommendation of the bishops of the world, on the Sunday before Pentecost. It will be celebrated this year on May 20th. However, the article went on to say, "The Holy Father's message for World Communications Day is traditionally published...
Art of Eloquence will have all new Communication FUNdamentals in 2012! We started off the year with a brand new series of Art of Eloquence monthly seminars where I shared 16 Communication Myths and Phobias that will hurt your relationships! If you missed it live, just click on the title and listen to the 20 minute audio. Another free monthly feature we've added for 2012 is our new video series! Some will be based on my JoJoisms, some will be videos of me sharing some communication tips or ideas, some will be other creative videos, but this month we started with... A Visual JoJoisms Short Film Using Communication FUNdamentals. The more creative and fun our communication is, the more memorable and...
