Posts from — February 2010

There is an old saying, “That which can be misunderstood will be misunderstood.” This resolution, passed by the Board of Councilmen in Canton, Mississippi, in the mid-1800s brings that into focus.

“Number one: Resolved by this Council that we build a new jail. Number two: Resolved that the new jail be built out of the materials of the old jail. Resolved that the old jail be used until the new jail is finished.”

In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect – communication which inspires, encourages or instructs the other person to do their best. When we respect someone, we will never be rude to them.