For this assignment I had my mom and my daughter
evaluate me. The things that surprise me was how differently my daughter saw me
as a communicator. In the communication Anxiety Inventory she scored me on the
low side (32) which means I would be very comfortable speaking in public and
have no anxiety. I scored myself as a 53 so that means I must play it off well.
I am anxious in certain situations and comfortable in others.
I think the one thing that surprised me the most was my
listening style. My score revealed that I am people-oriented. I am empathetic
and concerned with the emotions of others. In some way I can see that but some
ways I don’t. As I get older I have learn to be empathetic. When I was younger
I really didn’t listen first and was ready to say whatever came to my mind.
Glad I grew up!
This week I gained insights that I have work to do to
be a more effective communicator. I gain insights in understanding that I
maintain a good balance between respect and consideration for other’s
viewpoint. I gain insights on how to refine how I came across and state my
intentions in clear and respectful ways and not let the feelings I have towards
them affect my communications with them.
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