This week, I have been thinking about who I would recognize
on the blog for having competent communication.
One person who has modeled this for me is the principal at my
school. She is very thorough, but
brief. She is comfortable talking in a
large group of individuals, and she “keeps her cool” even when asked controversial
questions or when others are irate. She
listens well and restates questions or thoughts to let you know that she truly
got what you were saying. She is also
open and honest in her communication.
She is a great model for me, and I would pattern my communication skills
after her.
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteYour principal does sound like a good communication model. I like that you pointed out that she is thorough but brief. I think keeping it brief helps you organize your thoughts better, and it seems people tune others out who add unnecessary details or chatter just to fill silences in conversations.
Thanks for the post!
Suzanne
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great model to follow. It is wonderful to have a leader that has the ability to communicate with groups as well as the irate. It is also good that she repeats what she heard as a way to clearify if what she heard is what the speaker was saying.
Luci
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteIt is apparent that your principal sounds like an excellent communicator and role model. I liked how you pointed out that she is honest and open in her communication.
I agree with Suzanne that keeping things brief allows her to be organized and helps those listening to stay focused as well.
I enjoyed your post!
Millie
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteTo ‘keep your cool’ when others are irate or when asked controversial topic is an important skill. Only when one is calm and poised can one think better and be effective in their communication. You are privileged to have a nice model like her who gives ear to what you have to say and is honest in her communication. Thanks for your post and hope that we will all be able to incorporate good and effective communication skills in the days to come.