If there’s one thing I’ve learnt throughout my career, across classrooms, studios, and boardrooms. It’s this: communication is king . It’s not just about speaking clearly. It’s about connection, the ability to reach someone where they are and bring them into shared understanding. Communication is what transforms teaching into learning, leadership into collaboration, and ideas into action. Without it, even the best intentions can fall flat. A Lesson from José Years ago, I work

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