The First Quotes
Who, cher monsieur, will sleep on the floor for us? Whether I am capable of it myself? Look, I'd like to be and I shall be. Yes, we shall all be capable of it one day, and that will be salvation.
I was sixteen, and I honestly believed I was due a love story.
Flanked by his personal guardsmen, Emperor Gevalen walked toward me, never letting go of me with his eyes. It was thrilling and terrifying all at once.
The moment my niece came into the world, I realized that logic can't make sense of someone who's so brand new to you.
If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then DO NOT be afraid to LEAVE someone who is messing with YOUR MOOD in a detrimental way.
Everything has happened, is happening, and will happen FOR YOU (if you BELIEVE and ACTIVELY LIVE by this mentality)!
One ‘Magic Formula’ is for you to become your own best friend and your own biggest critic SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Because of their sacred gift of translating and embodying energy, empaths are able to spot their soul mates or twin flames a mile away.
So far he’d been there for three hours, hadn’t gotten a thing done, was heading out for a free lunch, and was getting paid for it. Jobs were awesome.
It is generally believed that nearly 40 percent of your first impression will be set from the tone of your voice. Your vocal thermometer can be more impactful than the actual words you use.
Your tone of voice can be conveyed in both the words you speak and in the words you write.
Your tone can represent the character of your business, the strength of your resolve, and express the depths of your convictions.
Align your voice value with the tone, pace, and pitch of your listeners will help you connect on all levels.
When your speaking style is clear, confident, and concise, your listeners will perceive you as such.
Developing your eloquence and enunciation will reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation and misunderstanding, making your delivery more powerful.
By speaking in a competent and confident way, your message will sound more relevant and appropriate, reflecting you in a favorable light.
Variety is the Spice of Life. Voices come in all shapes, tones, and sizes. Some are compelling and effective, while others are grating and agitating.
Think of the times that others remembered your name and used it kindly. How did it make you feel? When you use someone’s name it makes him or her feel recognized, appreciated, and special.
What determines whether the usage is acceptable or inappropriate? If you want to make a great first impression with positive impact, it is essential that you know there is a difference.
Active listening requires being fully present and engaged in the moment.
Becoming an empathetic listener helps you to better understand how another person feels and why they communicate as they do.
The process of attentive listening makes the other person feel important, valued, and heard. For Nick, listening was, and still is, love. I've never forgotten that precious moment—and the lesson!
Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.
Every time you speak, you are using your voice to connect with others, whether it is in-person, on the phone, or in a recorded message.
Is your voice value delivering the image you wish to convey? Is your voice coming across as smart, friendly, and positive or ignorant, rude, and negative?
The way you deliver the words you say becomes your “vocal image. This "vocal image" can make or break your first impressions, impact your communication, and determine how people respond to you.
What can you do to ensure that your voice value translates into impression value?
Being grounded in your lifelong culture and your personal perspective, you are comfortable with the way you see things and may believe it is the best and only way.
Your first words will not only shape your first impression, they can create amazing connections, lead you to your dream job, or help you discover a new best friend—or accomplish exactly the opposite.
How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and support enjoyable and beneficial conversations?
Think of the communication that takes place in your own life on a continuous basis—at home, at work, with friends, and beyond. When you actively listen to people, you enhance communication.
Listening actively confirms for people that you are positively receiving and thoroughly understanding the message they are conveying.
If the skill of participatory listening came effortlessly and easy for everyone, there would not be so many misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, irritations, and frustrations.
Active listening is key to all healthy and effective communication, however, it doesn't necessarily come easily.
While active listening is crucial for optimal communication, we are faced with a dilemma which can perplex even the sincerest and engaged of individuals.
When you become an actively engaged listener, you will develop the mindful awareness that active listening involves multiple layers and distinct levels.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be a natural communicator and know exactly what, when, why, and how to speak so that your message is conveyed and received as you intend?
The Art of Communication shares insights to help you communicate with a higher awareness and focused intention and meet people on their level to increase clarity and understanding.
When you begin conversations with confidence and listen attentively, you will become more flexible and adaptable in most any situation.
Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening at this very moment and being keenly aware of your surroundings and the people in it.
This deliberate focus and sensitivity allow you to "put yourself in another person’s shoes and walk around a while" to better understand where they are coming from and what they are all about.
Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating human relationships with dignity, grace, and discretion, thus making an intentional and thoughtful first impression.
With your mind alert and your eyes wide open, you will be better able to assess your space and your place for optimizing exchanges and your communication impressions.
Becoming more socially aware involves greater understanding of the dynamics of social interactions to assure you achieve harmonious outcomes.
When you are socially aware, you will realize whether you are forcing yourself into a conversation or have actually been invited to participate.