People with big personalities are best in the center of the table. They can help carry the conversation from that place. — Michael S. Smith Copy Share Image
“Theodore Sorensen wrote for [Robert Kennedy's 1968] announcement speech: “At stake is not simply the leadership of our party, and even our… — David Halberstam Copy Share Image
Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
It's a pleasure to talk to the farmers. That's my favorite part, always was. It's really the communication and exchange that builds… — Alice Waters Copy Share Image
Listen! Say less rather than more. If you want to be smart, play stupid! — Helena Rubinstein Copy Share Image
Empathic listening takes time, but it doesn't take anywhere near as much time as it takes to back up and correct misunderstandings… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
We have the capacity for about 1.6 human conversations, so if you're listening to one conversation particularly, you're only left with 0.6… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
“Even without words, you communicate through touch, body language, and facial expression.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“[A]lways get to the dialogue as soon as possible. I always feel the thing to go for is speed. Nothing puts the… — P.G. Wodehouse Copy Share Image
Listen to everyone & learn from everyone because nobody knows everything but everyone know someone. — Anurag Prakash Ray Copy Share Image
Monkeys who very sensibly refrain from speech, lest they should be set to earn their livings. — Kenneth Grahame Copy Share Image
I've gotten better at calling out coverages, communication, and being vertical when they're attacking me in the paint. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I am so focused on the fact that the conversation doesn't address any of the things I think are important. I think… — Steve Wynn Copy Share Image
Sometimes listening itself may not be enough-some people must be prodded if you are to find out what they're thinking. — Mary Kay Ash Copy Share Image
“Parenting in the age of mobile communication really does allow us to be there for our kids in a way never before… — Susan Maushart Copy Share Image
The premise of any discussion I have is not to debate my humanity. I refuse to engage on that level. It makes… — Torrey Peters Copy Share Image
Women have simple tastes. They get pleasure out of the conversation of children in arms and men in love. — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
“From his office on the 48th floor, Dimon makes the rounds every day to committee members who are in New York, stopping… — Patricia Crisafulli Copy Share Image
My graduation speech: I would like to thank wikipedia, copy and paste. I'm out peeps. — Brookelle Willcox Copy Share Image
Do not be satisfied with the speech of your lips and the thought in your heart, all the promises and good sayings… — Menachem Mendel of Kotzk Copy Share Image
Communication implies communing, having a shared experience with another, not "talking at" or "talking down to" someone. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
“Rehvenge, I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother was dead.” “She is.” “You have… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image