Claiming your voice

June 30, 2006

We all have something to say. Whether we represent our respective organization, church, business or ourselves, we have some message that we want to convey to the world. If we’re going to be effective, we have to communicate clearly.

Thursday’s session discussed what clear communication looks like. Kirk Longhofer did a great job, describing the value of clear, concise statements.

He highlighted National Community Church, which has developed a number of great value statements. Those value statements are derived from who they are at their core. If we’re going to develop value statements for our organizations or for ourselves, they must originate from within.

Kirk recommended having three to five core messages that you want to deliver. To wrap up, Laurie suggested that as individuals, we need to have these three questions answered and, if answered honestly, they can serve as our core statements.
1.    Who are you?
2.    Where are you going?
3.    How are you going to get there?

Thanks to everyone who came, both old and new.

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