Effective Communicators

Communication is the thread that binds our society together. Effective

communicators are able to use the thread (communication skills) to shape the
future. To be an effective communicator, one must know how to put words together
that communicate thoughts, ideas, and feelings. These thoughts, ideas, and feelings
are then expressed in writing or delivered orally. Some individuals are immortalized
because of their ability to put words together. A few examples of those who have
been immortalized are Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale, Abraham Lincoln, and Susan B.
Anthony.

Patrick Henry
Words move people to action. Patrick Henrys words (I know not what course others
may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!) helped bring about the
Revolutionary War in 1775.

Nathan Hale
Words show an individuals commitment. Who can question Nathan Hales
commitment when he said, I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my
country.

Abraham Lincoln
Words can inspire. The Gettysburg Address, delivered in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln,
inspired the Union to carry on its cause. Today many Americans, still inspired by
Lincolns words, have committed to memory at least part of his address. Four score
and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation,
conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created
equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war

Susan B. Anthony
Words bring about change. The only question left to be settled now is: Are women
persons? And I hardly believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say
they are not. Being persons, then, women are citizens; and no state has a right to

make any law, or to enforce any old law, that shall abridge their privileges or
immunities.