Sometimes we might think good communication skills are only important for leaders, but that’s not true. All of us need to learn how to communicate well if we want to be heard, to be understood, and be able to make a positive contribution in life. How do we start communicating well? We start by listening first before we speak, we try to understand others before we attempt to explain ourselves, we learn from others before we try to teach them. Good communications take effort, time, and a commitment to focus on others. How will you communicate today?