You Can Become More Effective at Communication

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You Can Become More Effective at Communication

If you think about all of the people you know, you may notice that there are a number of different styles of communication – and some are better than others! You can become more effective at communication – and one of the best ways of doing this is to learn what works well and what does not.

Good communication is generally a matter of give-and-take interactions. When this is in regard to personal communication, basic respect and a sense of equality between both persons are good points to keep in mind. You may know people who believe that they are communicating with you, while what they are actually doing is attempting to convince you to do something, to accept a viewpoint which you disagree with, or to convince you that they are right and you are wrong. While this may have its desired results in some areas, such as business dealings, it is certainly not a “plus” in personal interactions.

You may also know someone who feels communication is “all about” themselves. There are people who talk about themselves endlessly – as you will have discovered, this is not effective communication. Equally distressing is the person who truly believes good communication is about nothing but talk – and is quite capable of talking about nothing.

You do not want to appear boring, pushy, or self-centered like those people; so what are the alternatives? Good, effective communication is a give-and-take venture. Good, effective communication not only focuses on topics of interest to both persons, but also includes the participation of both persons. Both true listening and speaking are required.

Some people find it necessary to develop good listening skills. The point to keep in mind is that listening is not simply about hearing what the other person is saying, it requires genuine interest on the part of the listener. You are not truly listening if you just wait until it’s your turn to speak!

When you have become more effective at personal communication, this will help you to become more effective with your communications on other levels, also. You will see that the power of speech can be used correctly, or it can be misused; and you will begin to recognize the difference in yourself and in others.

If you are not certain as to whether or not you are good with communication, you can put yourself to the test. When you are in the position of communicating with someone, note how much you are absorbing of what he or she is saying. You will find that if you are really interested in what the other person has to say, you are actually listening? It will help in the conversation if the other person is interested in what you have to say; if he or she seems bored or distracted, perhaps it is time to take a break from your speech and let the other person have a chance.

Effective communication is not difficult; but in many cases it is a skill which needs to be learned and practiced. Both you and others will benefit greatly!

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