Jamillah Warner (MsJ)

The latest articles from Quick Tips, the Communication Blog

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Jamillah Warner — writer | speaker
poet with a passion for business.

I come from a long line of community agents…
…people who believe in changing the world one person, one family, one business at a time.

With community servants and small business owners for parents and a simple legacy of education passed down from both grandmothers, I believe in the power of words.

• Cities and departments take action based on words.
• Professional relationships fall apart because of ill placed words.
• Partnerships form as a result of the right words.
• Teams grow or die because of words and relationship
• Businesses thrive or fall apart through words.

Our actions often follow our conversation.

When you really think about it…
…it’s clear that you’re in the business of communication.

For example, every business needs marketing. And marketing is about well-chosen  words designed to attract, relate and connect to your target audience. The wrong words attract the wrong people and create the wrong response.

Every aspect of business is about people. The team that helps you do what you do is affected by words. What are you saying to them? What are they saying to each other? What are they saying to themselves?

Communication is everything…
After 11 years of working in a family run small business as well as 18 years+ years experience in both public speaking in small and large companies and conferences and writing for businesses and online magazines, I am certain that business (no matter the size) is driven by decisions and delivery:

• what do you want to do (decision)? and
• how do you tell your team, your clients and the public (delivery)?

Ignoring the words is the perfect way to handicap any dream, business or department.

So, be dynamic. It’s a choice

This site is about the power of dynamic communication.

You’ll find information on marketing and communication, public speaking and group dynamics. It’s all about the message.

You’ll find special reports released from time to time as well as communication interviews from regular people (like you) who are in business and are serious about effective communication.

I also love to talk about communication barriers and the benefits you receive when you really pay attention, listen to your team and your clients.

This is not a subject that just belongs to the “executives.” Effective communication is a tool that belongs to leaders.  And leadership is best served from the bottom up with

• one on one relationships with your team,
• conversation that supports the mission,  and
• actions that match what you say.

Your life is all about your ability to communicate.

Welcome to my site. Hope you enjoy!
- (msj) -
a poet with a passion for business,
helping you deliver a dynamic message in print and in person

P.S.

If you want to know a little more about me, then check out the Quick Facts and Experience and Education below.

QUICK Facts:

Born in the South and raised traveling the US, I write for business and pleasure including a weekly column at SmallBizTrends.com.

I help corporations and small business owners deliver a message that connects — in print and in person (communication takes effort but it’s easier than you think).

And I just may pick up a mic to give a keynote, teach a seminar or share a poem.

EXPERIENCE and Education:

• WRITING: 18 years writing–web content, business products and tools, training materials, articles, policies & procedures for group home & veterans facility, multiple grants funding after-school and summer enrichment programs
• SPEAKING: Eighteen+ years experience in public speaking at high schools, colleges, large and small businesses and churches.
• 11 years working in a family run non-profit, addressing urban issues and social (re)programming
• graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in Public Policy and Urban Issues