"You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere." ~Lee Iacoca
Effective communication is the key to all forms of relationships, whether they are personal or business
relationships. For instance, one might develop effective listening skills; good
listeners are able to respond precisely to the speaker because they understood quickly
what was being said in the conversation (Buzzle, 2015). Furthermore, one might develop clear speaking
skills to communicate; verbal communication and the skill to speak clearly and precisely
so one’s thoughts and views are understood are essential Buzzle, (2015). However, nonverbal skills are just as important because it allow one to use their body to talk, in other words, nonverbal communication might
be just as direct and clear as other communication skills in a conversation.
According to Helpguide.org. (n.d.) nonverbal communication use might help one
connect, express, navigate, and build better communication with their party.
According to Laureate Education (2011) my strengths consist
of feeling comfortable when communicating in most situations and feeling
confident in anticipating such encounters with strangers and acquaintances.
The description of my strengths for
improvement in relation to listening, speaking, and nonverbal skills is to continue my current way of communicating. First, I enjoy listening to other
people talk and voice their opinions and concepts. Second, I allow them to finish their thought before I make
a comment. Third, when I speak, I speak with authority
and passion about the issue at hand; and I do not mince words, or speak in-directly when I address an issue or voice an opinion.
Finally, whether I am the listener or the speaker, my
non-verbal communication is respectful.
In other words, arms are down by my side, and shoulders are back and
head is directed toward the speaker or the listeners, and my facial expression does not exhibit boredom.
In conclusion, the skills listed are just a few of what might be important to effective communication, there is no doubt many more, nevertheless, these are the skills I find most effective.
