The one thing that surprised me about the similarities and
differences between how I evaluated myself as a communicator and how others evaluated
me was: the similarities in our results in all three measures. The two people I
selected to evaluate me as a communicator scores were in the same range as my
score. I was pleased to know that my positive intentions are received by others
and I also identified some areas of my communication in need of improvement.
One insight I gained about communication is our self-concept
and self-esteem impacts how we interact with others and how we behave in
different situations. Being aware of the importance of a healthy self- concept
and self-esteem allow me to be reflective and cultivate my strengths and
improve my weaknesses. I believe this will help me be comfortable/confident
communicating with diverse people and in different situations.
Another insight I gained is “don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Sometimes it is natural to judge people
based on our personal views and experiences. However, it is not the most effective
way to interact with others. Getting to know people by observing their
behavior, listening, talking and sharing information will help establish and maintain
healthy relationships.
Our self perception can play such a huge role in the way we communicate and I think that is such an important reminder that what we feel a lot of times is what people receive from us and I think it's something that I personally am working on as well.
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