Many
people like to think they are effective communicators whether they possess the
skills necessary or not. For the most
part, I think many individuals are not even aware of all the intricate parts of
effective communication let alone what type of communicator they are. Personality also influences what kind of
communicator a person is and the communication skills they are most comfortable
and successful with (Beccari, n.d.). After
taking all three of the communication quizzes I was both pleased and surprised
by my findings. I found that
communication does not seem to be something I worry about though I am more
confident in some communication situations than others categorizing me with
mild communication anxiety (Communication Anxiety Inventory, n.d.). I maintain a good balance between respect and
consideration for others’ viewpoints and argue fairly classifying me as
moderate on the Verbal Aggressiveness Scale (n.d.). I also found that I am a people-oriented
listener, which can affect judgment if to emotionally involved and trusting of others
(Listening Styles Profile, n.d.). I
discovered that others evaluated me and found the same results I found out for
myself. I was most surprised by
this. I actually expected others to view
my communication skills the complete opposite of what I saw myself to be.
I found that communication is best
when both parties find common ground in their communication styles, which is similar
to being culturally competent by understanding those we are communicating with
(Beccari, n.d.). Another insight I found
is that I think I sometimes take communication for granted, by assuming that
everyone understands what I am saying all the time. In management I have learned how to ask
people if they understand what I am saying, but it is much easier to skip that
part sometimes, and not because I don’t care, but because I get comfortable in relationships and the assumption that I am just understood.
References
Beccari,
B. (n.d.). Express Yourself To Success » What Communication Style do You
Have? Express Yourself To Success. Retrieved January 28,
2013, from http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/what-communication-style-do-you-have/
Communication
Anxiety Inventory. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2013, from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6165/04/mm/quiz/quiz_communication/index.html
Listening
Styles Profile. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2013, from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6165/04/mm/quiz/quiz_listening/index.html
Verbal
Aggressiveness Scale. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2013, from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/EDUC/6165/04/mm/quiz/quiz_verbal/index.html
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