Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.