The first person that comes to mind when I think of
competent communication is my coworker.
She is the most authentic person I know.
When she communicates she is being very honest and this honesty makes
her vulnerable. Because she makes her
self vulnerable it makes me want to respond with vulnerability. I have noticed people come to her and tell her things that normally would not be shared with anyone else. She creates an atmosphere of trust in this way. I have also observed that she often reflects
what people are saying by restating it.
She listens well and nods making eye contact and often says tell me more
about that. She doesn’t just jump in to “solve”
the problem but rather focuses on identifying the real issue. I would want to model some of my
communication behaviors after her because they are very effective and
communicating love and respect. Those
are important values of mine and I believe I can learn from observing her
methods.
Lori,
ReplyDeleteYour co-worker seem very skilled. It is so important to try and understand the messages communicated by others and show that you care. Individuals will show trust when they know you are confidential with the information they are sharing. Many times one has to be a good listener,and this is a significant part of being a good communicator.
Enjoyed reading about your co-worker and how great she is communicating and the best is that you get to experience it and learn from it. It is amazing the response of others to our communication ways.
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteI also wrote about my co-worker who I greatly respect for the manner in which she communicates. As professionals working with diverse families and their children it is important that we become great communicators. It is good that we can also learn from others.
Hi Lori,
ReplyDeleteEvery communication act must have a purpose or an objective, as communication is the process by which information, ideas, questions, directions, feelings, and purposes are transmitted from one person or group to another. However, the school setting is such a specific situation, requiring communication in varying forms. The effective operation of your school, and the achievement of successful learning by students depend on the professional competence and behavior of teachers. Therefore, your coworker is illustrating her competence in communicating with staff, children, and parents by promoting high professional, ethical, and moral standards.
Hi Lori,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. It seems as though your coworker poses qualities of an effective communicator. I can understand why others would confide in her. Being honest and trustworthy are important when building relationships with others. She would be a great model.
I also ready another post of yours about the young man who discriminated against during an interview. It saddens me to know people still think like that. We live in a society where people are judge by there appearance and their skills and abilities.