- Listen effectively when someone is talking with you or in a group so that you can take in what is being said and at the same time be open-minded.
- Focus on others thoughts and perspectives and what others may be experiencing emotionally.
- Take a step back and think outside the box in other words "step into their shoes."
Taking a step back and thinking outside the box would allow
us to learn as much as we can about a person.
Listening to someone when they are talking would give you vital
information about what they are feeling or thinking. Focusing on other thoughts and perspectives along
with what they may be experiencing, will show them that you care about their
thoughts and emotions.
Hi Nina,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your strategies. To be a competent communicator it is important that we adjust our verbal and nonverbal behaviors when needed, listen effectively, stay open-minded and try to see and understand situations from the other persons perspective. Doing these things will show those we are communicating with that we value them as individuals and respect their thoughts and feelings.
Hi Nina,
ReplyDeleteI have learned so much more when I have made the effort to just be quiet and as you say, "step back". Learning about the importance of empathy in communication this week has been very beneficial for me.
In my opinion, listening to others may be the most important strategy in regards to communication. In order to understand how another person feels and/or what a person is saying, we must be effective in our listening skills. Listening may provide us with more details throughout the process of communicating with others. I believe that listening allows us a greater opportunity to comprehend fully what others perceive.
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