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.

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.

Awakening means you’ve come home to yourself, that consciousness shifted back to its original nature.

Sometimes you can only understand why things happen when you see them in the rearview mirror.

My mom's an angel, bless her heart, for everything I put her through.

I used to think God guided us by opening and closing doors, but now I know sometimes God wants us to kick some doors down.

When a great man has some one object in view to be achieved in a given time, it may be absolutely necessary for him to walk out of all the common roads.

What a torment it is to see so much loveliness passing and repassing before us, and yet not dare to lay hold of it!

I consider time as an in immense ocean, in which many noble authors are entirely swallowed up.

I think, men and women are different. We have different challenges.

Perseverance is my motto.

I have other obligations now - the show, my family, my life... though I know that without my sobriety I wouldn't have any of those things.