Effective Communication
When
I think of all the people in the world, my grandmother comes to mind when I
think of a person who demonstrates competent communication. She displayed
strong communication skills. On many occasions when I went to my grandmother’s
house or spoke with her over the phone, her voice would capture my attention.
It was never a time in which my grandmother was not certain of what she was
talking about. When speaking with us as a family she would provide information
that was resourceful and reliable. Providing information that is accurate is
always a positive so that we can believe in what one is saying. She was very
proficient and always used a great choice of words. She would use direct eye
contact which made me feel connected to her as she spoke to me. If others spoke
while she talked, she would stop what she was saying to give the other person a
chance to be heard. She nods her head when she is in agreement with what others
are saying. She never lost her concentration and was always able to restate was
the previous person said and offer advice if necessary. This made me realize
that not only was she a good communicator but also a good listener.
I
hope to be an effective communicator like my grandmother so that I will be able
to capture the attention of a crowd. I want to be able to give each person
direct eye contact as I speak so that we can connect. I want to use appropriate body language. Being
able to connect with others as you speak can build trust which will build
meaningful relationships that can have a lasting impact on the lives of
children and families.
