Effective Communication

When I think of all the people in the world, my grandmother comes to mind when I think of a person who demonstrates competent communication within a particular context. She displays strong communication skills. On many occasions when I went to my grandmother house or spoke with her over the phone, her voice would capture my attention. It was never a time in which my grandmother was not certain of what she was talking about. When speaking with us she would provide information that was resourceful and reliable. Proving information that is accurate is always a positive so that we can believe in what one is saying. She was very proficient and always used a great choice of words. She would use direct eye contact which made me feel connected to her as she spoke to me. Even when others spoke while she talked, she would stop what she is saying to give the other person a chance to be heard. She nods her head when she is in agreement with what others or saying. She never lost her concentration and was always able to restate was the previous person said and offer advice if necessary. This made me realize that not only was she a good communicator but also a good listener.

 
I hope to be an effective communicator like my grandmother so that I able to capture the attention of a crowd as I am very shy when speaking in front of a group. I want to be able to give each person direct eye contact as I speak so that we can connect with one another. Being able to connect with others as you speak can build trust which would build meaningful relationships that can have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.