Improving your communication skills will enhance your career because:
A) having great ideas won't help you much, unless you can communicate them effectively.
B) the higher you rise in an organization, the more important your communication skills will be.
C) you'll need to connect with decision makers outside of your area of expertise.
D) all of the above
Answer: D) all of the above
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