The person who I would like to emulate in the ways she communicates is my sister. She is the treasury manager for an alternative energy company. She handles hundreds of millions of dollars every day, effective communication is not just a requirement, it is crucial.
The behaviors my sister exhibits that make her effective is the clear and precise manner in which she conveys her message. She is no nonsense, and she is very decisive. My sister is the person you want when you need to get things done!
I get very nervous when I have to confront parents or colleagues. I will fret about what I will say for a long time making myself more and more nervous. Once I finally talk with the person it usually is never as bad as I have made it in my head. I need to model my communication style after my sister. I would really like to be a more effective communicator.
I can relate to what you are saying because my sisters and brother feel the same way about me but I always tell them it is not what you do it is what and how you say it so that often helps them to communicate better thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteI get the exact same way before I have to talk to parents. I get especially nervous before meetings with colleagues and parents. I have no problem talking in front of 25 kindergarteners but when it comes to talking in front of adults I get very anxious. Your sister sounds like a great role model for effective communication.
Thanks for sharing with us,
Caitlyn