A competent Communicator
As we have read and what I fully believe is that in order to a competent communicator one needs to not only master the required skills but it also needs to come naturally (O'Hair & Wiemann, 2012). Good communication needs to become instinctive and intrinsic. I feel that when someone can communicate well and efficiently it inspires people to achieve their goals and aim high.
Quite a few names came to mind when I thought of a good communicator that I knew. The one that came to mind first was a teacher that I worked with many years ago that later became a close friend. She had the ability to communicate with ease and clarity. She had a presence about her that made people comfortable. When ever she addressed people she knew exactly how to set a tone and engage people into a conversation that would lead to good communication and desired results. She was confident without being arrogant and always willing to listen to others ideas and questions. She had such a good balance of humor and seriousness, compassion and efficiency. I personally have problems with being direct with people if I do not agree. I don't want to offend anyone and so I tend to be too passive. I hope that this class will give me the skills to be more direct in my communication with others.
Hi, Amanda
ReplyDeleteWhile reading your post, I got a glimpse of the teachers smile and personality. It is easy to see why you chose her as an example. Communication skills can reflect both on verbal words and non-verbal expressions. It seems that this teacher master both skills especially the non-verbal skills. Everyone wants to be in the company of someone who makes you feel happy, appreciated as well as valued when they are engaged in a conversation.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that when someone is great and efficient communicator, it inspires everyone to achieve their goal. As read your post, I can see that the teacher can make a great leader because anyone who has that kind of personality can be in management inspiring and leading others to success. Thanks for sharing.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your experience. it amazes me that some of the most inspirational people have been educators. They connect with people in truly intrinsically gifted ways. They inspire every other profession. I hope to achieve the same things thru this class as i also have an issue with confrontation.