Solomon’s keys to maximizing the power of our communication seem like common sense at first glance, but in fact they are anything but common today.

Proverbs 18:13 – He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.

Listen before speaking: Whenever we begin to answer a person before the person finishes making this point, we are both foolish and rude. I have been guilty of doing the same thing with my wife, business partners, children, etc. Even though I don’t mean to be rude, that is how I can come across.

Proverbs 10:18 – He that hideth hatred with lying lips, abd he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

Always speak truthfully – A recent survey of HR managers revealed that a high percentage of job applicants exaggerate, the same is true in marketing, little truth in advertising. If lying is foolishness, telling the truth is smart. It creates a foundation of integrity that we can build our life and reputation upon.