Communication Quote by Roger Sessions
“But communication is two-sided - vital and profound communication makes demands also on those who are to receive it... demands in the sense of concentration, of genuine effort to receive what is being communicated.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Music Theory and Communication, 1972
Effective communication requires both sending and receiving parties to concentrate and genuinely engage with the message.
In simple terms: Good communication needs effort from both speaker and listener.
Key Takeaway
Focus and effort are essential for true understanding.
Themes
communication
concentration
effort
mutual responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
analytical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teaching
- negotiations
- team meetings
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
active listening
cognitive load
dialogue dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles prevent deep listening?
- How can we foster genuine effort in communication?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all listeners have equal capacity to concentrate, which may not hold.
