Competent Communication Skills
The person whom I have chose that demonstrates competent communication would have to be my grandmother Valerie Jones. My grandmother is 75 years old and the behaviors that she exhibits that makes her a effective communicator is her ability to be a great listener. I can remember always talking to my grandmother as a child, she was like one of my closest friends. My grandmother is very thoughtful, loving, and kind but always says what's on her mind. She seem to understand almost every situations without judgement or scold. I feel really comfortable talking to my grandmother about anything, her inspiring words have always motivate me to feel better about any situation. I think it is a blessing to have had such a wise women to confide in and get advice from. I would love to model some of my own communication behaviors after my grandmother because she is very effective, honest, and always give positive feedback. I thank God for having such a supportive strong women in my life.
I have learned that good communicators do more than just talk. They also listen effectively, hearing what others say, interpreting the message and repeating it back. By conveying other people’s messages accurately, effective communicators help put others at ease, making them more receptive to communication.
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Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteIt’s a blessing to have such an effective and experienced communicator your grandmother around you. Talking about my grandparents, I can remember they always have patience to listen to others. When I used to talk to my grandparents, they used to listen to me attentively and then respond appropriately to my conversation. We always reflect back positive experience from our role models who have been associated with our life the most.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Purvi
Thanks you Purvi,
DeleteI agree about grandparents having the skills to be effective listeners. I think because grandparents have already endured the experience of raising children they have the wisdom and knowledge to be effective role models. I too wish that one day I learn to become a competent communicator that endures the patients to listen effectively, understand compassionately, and respond appropriately.
She sounds like an inspiring person! I wish I had someone like that in my family growing up. I am one to say exactly what is on my mind; however, not always in an effective way. It usually just comes out as verbal throw up because I do not stop to think first. However, it is something I am working on and am striving for in the future. I am glad that you have a person to confide in and to receive wonderful advice from.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI chuckled when I read that you "say exactly what is on your mind and it comes out as verbal throw up". ;) I too an guilty of what I call "demonstrating freedom of speech". :) I too had to learn that "it is not what you say but how you say it"! :( Don't worry we are all a work in progress. :) Our true friends and family know exactly what we mean but others may take it as an offense.;/ That is why I am still to this day working on "thinking before I speak" and making sure that my feedback and comments are meaningful and helpful to my listeners. :) Amanda, Keep up the great work trying to become a competent communicator practice makes perfect. ;)