Amount Quote by John C. Maxwell
“COMMUNICATION: If I had to pick a first rule of communication-the one practice above all others that opens the door to connecting with others-it would be to look for common ground. Too often people see communication as the process of transmitting massive amounts of information to other people. But that's the wrong picture. Communication is a journey. The more that people have in common, the better the chance that they can take that journey together.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, 2010
Advocates finding common ground as the core of effective communication.
In simple terms: Connect by sharing common interests.
Key Takeaway
Seek shared interests to build connections.
Themes
communication
leadership
collaboration
Mood
encouraging
practical
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- networking events
- negotiations
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discover common ground quickly?
- What if common ground seems absent?
A Different Perspective
Finding common ground can be difficult with opposing values.
