Rodney G. Miller writes about communication. He is published by the State University of New York Press, other universities, and The Royal Society of Queensland, with early writing published in The Australian newspaper. His book, Australians Speak Out: Persuasive Language Styles, illustrates the persuasive strength of leaders who use ordinary words in extraordinary ways to make democracy thrive. It is the first detailed assessment of the public communication of these notable leaders from the 1890s to modern times. Communication & Beyond chronicles some people, principles, and practices responsible for a new dawning of communication education in Australia, offering new careers locally and internationally. While teaching communication at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), he founded and edited the Australian Journal of Communication for over a decade. He has since led external relations and the advancement of innovative education at QUT and universities in the United States and internationally, also consulting on communication, serving as adjunct faculty in fundraising at the Indiana University center on philanthropy, and chairing or serving on the governing boards of educational, professional, and community organizations. Website: communicator.rodney-miller.com
Communication Essays ...is authoritative and key to both improving community interactions and fostering democratic principles. These explorations... pinpoint the foundations of building strong public communication processes, considering best practices... [also] ...exploring how some approaches break down and thwart the very process they intend to support: 'When the goal of communication is just to get a message out, stakeholders understand intuitively that their views, feelings, or perspectives are not considered important.' ...a powerful survey that displays how systematic personal communication can foster growth, change, and dialogues that promote organizational and community trust... - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review