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Whether you are a business owner, a teacher, a parent or a public servant, effective communication is a critical skill to help achieve the best results possible. Effective communication means more than just being someone who isn’t afraid to talk in front of a crowd – it’s just as important to be a good listener – because if a person is simply talking, they aren’t learning anything new.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to visit with so many men and women from communities throughout the Panhandle through our local Chamber of Commerce series known as “eggs and issues.” It’s a series of breakfa...