COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR

When I think of an individual who demonstrates competent communication with a particular context my father immediately comes to mind. My father is and has been well respected for his values, beliefs, personal qualities. For as long as I can remember my father has always been the family member to whom others approach to receive wisdom, guidance, and advice, all of which my father has been known to label “food for thought”. Behaviors that my father exhibit that qualifies him as an effective competent communicator are self respect, respect for others, and essential communication skills including consistent eye contact with the individual with whom he is speaking, effective listening during conversations, and ability to articulate himself respectfully and professionally in all circumstances. I admire my father’s communication behaviors and inspired to model these behaviors within my personal and professional life. I often struggle in effectively communicating within my personal and professional life; typically suppressing my feelings and/or opinions and refraining from addressing my primary concerns with those who are the focus of these concerns. Incorporating my father’s communication behaviors combined with effective communication skills outline within this course will foster an increased confidence, awareness, and production of effective communication within all aspects of my life