We all recognize good communicators. They are the ones that we listen to and learn from. But what does it take to be a good communicator? Is it an innate ability or are there skills you can learn?

I think the best communicators have both innate abilities and have learned skills along the way. Some people have to overcome great challenges to becoming good at communications. They may be painfully shy. They may speak too low or too loud. And then there are people with little or no self-awareness, so that they don't realize they may have challenges they need to work on.

Some people were born to communicate. They are the ones that tell a good story. Those that can convince you to do something (think a great preacher or politician). They naturally know what to do and do it well.

But there are skills that can help you become a better communicator.