FairfaxLeadSum12: Session Two Agenda: EQ: What does it mean to communicate effectively? 1) The communication process: *Elements of effective communication * Ty...
Effective communication is certainly more than just getting the words out of one's mouth. Effective communication is also about the other person correctly the speaker's intent, meaning, and desires. Presidents Clinton and Reagan, Dr. King and Ghandi were effective communicators because their messages were delivered in such a manner as to convey their intentions, desires and meanings. They were motivators moving the hearer to act upon words.
Some of the elements of effective communication are word choice, voice, tone, body language, and how receptive the hearer is. I tried to teach my girls that how they say something is just as important as what they have to say. I remember my sister was telling me I was being to harsh with daughter and telling her that I hear her but I was too mad to hear her.
For me this is when communication is hard. When the person, typically a parent or student, is not receptive to what I need to communicate. I can see this as being a big challenge as an administrator. It would be nice if there was a magic phrase or sentence but like the book said it comes down to trust. Trust takes time to build and is fragile.
Thank you Kathleen for your insightful comments! I really liked the idea of linking effective communication with intention, desire and meaning. I also thought your connection to "how" something is said is just as important as the message was an important point; particularly when it comes to tone and body language. Non-verbal communication is a critical component to building trust with all stakeholders. I appreciate you taking the time to post!
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