Every since I was about twelve years old I have known a competent communicator. Ms. Blackburn who is a pioneer in my community, she is 82 and is still a good volunteer in our community. She know how to listen, hear, understand and share with you. Ms. Blackburn smiles with everyone, hugs small children and others. She is a excellent listener. She looks you into your eyes when you are talking, sometimes pats you on your back and she gives you great feedback. She worked in the head start program where I work as the nutritionist. All of the parents and children loves her. I enjoy hearing the questions and positive comments that she gives to the parents about any concerns they may have concerning allergies, picky eater, diet, and substitutions. Ms. Blackburn accepts that not everyone is going to agree but she does not show any negative body languages, eye contact or voice tones. Ms. Blackburn talks with knowledge and wisdom and when she starts to talks everyone begins to sit and listen.
I find that a competent communicator is able to communicate through both verbal and non verbal communications by smiles, laughter, honesty, eye contact and good body language. I hope that when I am 82, I am able to be just like Ms. Blackburn. I have learned that different communications can be very difficult to understand such as written communication, such as text or letters. I have learned that some people voice tone is just loud and boisterous but there is no harm. I am willing to learn how to communicate to others in all ways rather it is oral or written.
Hi Debra
ReplyDeleteI hope we all can be like Ms. Blackburn as we journey through our lives. She seems to be a wonderful person who displays great communication skills. As people, we have to understand that we have to listen and be able to speak with respect. I value people who have great communication skills, because they are easy to communicate with. I really enjoyed your post!