This essay originally appeared in Newsworks.org on May 18, 2016.  Click Here to view on the Newsworks.org page. With all that technology has afforded us, until we are actually embedded

As part of Exceptionally Human’s debut, Shapiro Communications offers the Philadelphia region an “In City Book Tour” through the summer. Starting May 1 and running through Sept 1, author Brian

The Communication Disconnection is Avoidable! Recently, there’ve been several unflattering stories circulating regarding the D.C. Metro, from budget woes to significant safety concerns, from potential shutdowns to actual shutdowns. In

Human communication is a marvelous wonder. Our ability to transmit what’s in our hearts and minds to each other is quite remarkable. But, as you know, that sharing and transmitting

When Things Go Right, Great; When They Don’t, Trust Recently, I traveled solo from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City and back. Unlike many travel experiences, this time I had the

We all communicate well. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t be where we are in life. And at the same time, there are those individuals and organizations that seem to be

There’s an old saying in the business world, credited to a well-know business writer, which basically says it’s better to try to understand than try to be understood. So why

I’m Sorry, I Was Wrong If you are not a frequent user of regional rail, the fare options can at times be confusing. There are regular fares, peak-time fares, daily

And Now, a Positive Air Travel Story! With all the negative stories about air travel, I’m happy to report a positive one. Last week, my family flew from Philadelphia to

The other night, my wife Adina and I had one of our coveted date nights. Kids were with the grandparents and we had a night to ourselves. We decided to