It’s Never Too Late to Cultivate Connections

The great enemy of communication, we find, is the illusion of it. We have talked enough; but we have not listened.

We must learn how to talk to one another and, more important, listen to one another. We must learn to talk to people we disagree with, because you can’t unfriend everyone in real life.

I never learned anything when I was talking.

I always love being in the company of women. It's all about good conversation and great wine.

You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.

Life is a conversation. Make it a good one.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Communication works for those who work at it.

Every conversation is an opportunity for success.

Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.

Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I will remember. Involve me and I will understand forever.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.

A Relevant Message on Connecting

Debra Fine is a master of conversation, and in the next 45 minutes, you’ll learn how every interaction can become a meaningful connection. Learn how to approach every conversation with active listening skills and approach social interactions with confidence.

Click the adjacent video thumbnail to view this session online.

Meet Debra Fine

A former engineer, Debra Fine is the author of the bestselling books The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills, and Leave a Positive Impression (Hachette) and The Fine Art of the Big Talk (Hachette) along with her just released third in the Fine Art series: Beyond Texting The Fine Art of Face to Face Communication for Teenagers, all translated and published in two dozen countries across the globe.

A 25+ year member of the National Speakers Association Fine travels and presents virtually as a keynote speaker and trainer to hundreds of audiences around the world that include National Electrical Contractors Association, Google, Amazon, Van Cleef and Arpels, Hyatt Hotels and the International Spa Association. A regular Huffington Post blogger, Fine’s recent media appearances include The Today Show, NPR Morning Edition, Fox Business News, New York Times, and CNN. View additional information about Debra at www.DebraFine.com.

Title	Sub-Title	Author	Content
Communication Etiquette	Do's and Don'ts of Communicating	Daily Good	Read the Article
How to Be a Good Listener	A life-skill you should have.	School of Life	Read the Article
Virtual Communication Skills	Virtual skills are real skills	Dana Harvey	Read the Article
Benefits of Being a Good Listener	If you listen to others, you'll gain a lot!	Dana Harvey	Read the Article

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Timely Topics Committee and Contributors: Terry Rubin, Cathy Fleishmann and Jane Gwin

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