The person that I
think has competent communication skills is someone that I know that
has a radio show. The reason that this person has incredible
communication skills is that even if the radio host disagrees with
what the person says, they always give the person the chance the
speak. The incredible thing about this is, even if the person's point
is not valid the audience is allowed to dictate this and it is not
the host that narrates the storyline. I believe that when we
communicate with another person we need to listen more instead of
trying to defend our point. I had an English professor tell me once
years ago, that everything that goes into my head does not need to be
released from my mouth. I would like to monitor some of my
communication skills after someone who's job is to listen as well as
speak. I also believe we are sometimes quick to defend what we have
to say instead of being open enough to see a different point of view.
4 comments:
Hi Jennifer,
I think you are absolutely correct people need to listen more to each other. I know as a child my mother would asked was I listening to her. I would answer yes. She would reply I know you heard me but are you listening.
Jennifer,
I love what you said at the conclusion of your post about learning to 'see' other points of view. I have trouble with this at times, not necessarily because I think the other views are wrong but I find I am particular when it comes to certain things. I also had a similar experience growing up to Tarshia and it made me wonder how often we say we are listening, but truly are not paying attention?
GREAT POINT, LISTENING AND THINKING BEFORE WE SPEAK IS A REPOSEFUL TOOL OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. thanks FOR THE INSIGHT.
I definitely am one to be quick to defend my point of view. It is very hard when we disagree with someone to not jump in and say something. I have learned a lot about that while working in a customer service field right now. I often have customers who are wrong in what they think or say. I absolutely do not agree with the phrase "the customer is always right." I have learned however, to bite my tongue and let them say what they need to say and then speak when they are done.
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