This week we discussed how we perceived ourselves as communicators. We also took three assessments to measure our levels of communication anxiety, verbal aggression and listening styles. In my opinion, communication is the key to success. It is vital in all aspects of our lives. I chose the cartoon above because I thought it was silly, but in all actuality, there is much truth in it! We must learn how to communicate with others if we want to move ahead in this life.
I feel I know myself pretty well. The assessments definitely helped prove this fact. I am considered to have low communication anxiety, moderate verbal aggression and an empathetic listening style. I had my assistant director and husband take these tests and their scores were very close to my own. In fact, their results placed me in the same three categories as my own. This did not surprise me because I consider myself to be a very genuine person. I act the same professionally as I do personally. Those around me can usually read me like a book!
The area I would like to improve upon is my empathetic listening style. I feel I often become wrapped up in others' personal circumstances and it becomes difficult to maintain a clear head when trying to deal with uncomfortable professional and personal situations. My goal is to learn to prioritize my professional and personal topics and get my point across without being drastically emotionally impacted by the other person's state.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. As always I love your pictures, they add so much to the blog. I agree with you that communication is the key to success, we must remember to practice EFFECTIVE communication as educators. I too have empathetic listening style which helps me connect with my students and their families.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteIt seems like the people that you chose know you very well. I also agree that I would like to be in a place where I am able to get my point across while remaining professional. I enjoyed reading your post.