The Golden Rule of Communication

"Speak unto others as you would have them speak unto you."

It should come as no surprise that the Golden Rule applies to communications. Your listeners will respond to you in the same way that you respond to others.

Ask yourself how you respond to obfuscation, threats, harangues, badgering or negativism. Then ask how you respond to clarity, fairness, hope, inspiration and appreciation. And then speak accordingly.

And herein lies the key to great communication.