Communication: What's Important to You?
Read More: You know how great it is to listen to someone who is an outstanding speaker. You are so in to the message, that time just flies by and before you know it he is finished and you are thinking, I want more. On the other hand if someone or something isn’t interesting to you, the time drags, you many fall asleep or find yourself daydreaming. (That’s how US History was for me in High School.) And then, there are the ones who talk too much and you find yourself needing to use the ladies room.
Let’s reflect on a few great communicators. Many American presidents have made an impression on our country as great communicators. John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln come to mind as outstanding examples. But Ronald Reagan was the only president that was called the Great Communicator in our lifetime.
Throughout his career, Reagan displayed an uncommon ability to connect and communicate with people. Flashes of his talent for communicating was seen early in his career as a radio announcer. When announcing his run for the presidency in 1980 he communicated his vision for his campaign clearly and simply.
Whether he was speaking to a group, looking into a camera, or connecting with someone one-on-one, Reagan was able to communicate with maximum effectiveness. Even when he was shot and on his way to the operating room his goal was to put others at ease. His comment to the surgeons was “Please assure me that you are all Republicans.”
Reagan was a great leader because of his uncanny ability to communicate. When it came to leading the country, people knew (1) who he was, (2) where he stood, (3) what he wanted, and (4) they couldn’t wait to get on board with him. (Hmmm, that sounds kind of like Attraction Marketing.) Communication made him the kind of leader that people wanted to follow.
Well, even if we don’t have our sites on leading our country, we may have our sites on being a leader in this industry, and communicating effectively is very important.
What is important to you as you communicate with others? What is it that impresses you about a person as you leave a conversation? Or, what is a pet peeve or something that is challenging for you? If you feel so inclined, please communicate your thoughts.
Live your message,
Lynn Jones
http://lynnjones.bigmlmtruths.com
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About the Author: Lynn Jones
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Thank you Lynn!
These are very good points. Reagan was such a Great Communicator. And I agree we need to let people know where we stand, who we are and where we are going. I like your communication style.
You are a Leader!
Timothy C Burns
Great Read
Lynn,
My hat goes off to you. You are an excellent communicator, I aspire to one day put words together the way you do.Keep up the good work.You are headed for great success.
Ivan
I Don't Remember Much About Reagan...
I was just a kid when he was president, but I do know what you mean about how you can get drawn into listening to a good speaker. I think what does it to me is the passion. If a person is really passionate about what they are talking about they put out this kinda of energy that just draws you in and their excitement just rubs off on you.
Renee
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