“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
American essayist
To me, mere words today equal meaningless hype, especially when repeated actions yesterday have proven to be opposite those words. I am not swayed (at least not positively) by verbal platitudes meant to appease sensibilities. Talking a “great talk” falls on deaf ears when we “listen” to what someone has actually been doing or advocating for years.
About Cathy Burnham Martin
Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."
