My interest in communication skills goes back to grammar school when I was chosen to be “master of ceremonies” at a big outdoor festival, introducing my fellow classmate performers, their teachers and the the school principal to parents and friends.And as a 9th grader I took an early interest in public affairs with a letter to the editor of a local newspaper protesting a proposal to ban Catcher in the Rye, from the local public library. (I think we won that one.)That interest in public issues led me to my first career–in government and community development. Working with other officials and neighborhood organizations on a variety of social and economic development projects in inner city neighborhoods tested and sharpened my communication skills. Writing grant proposals, training materials, policy documents and other materials brought satisfaction and recognition. So did facilitating meetings and workshops with civic leaders and residents.
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