For your blog this week, think of someone (e.g., family member, celebrity, politician, friend, or professor) who demonstrates competent communication within a particular context. What behaviors does this person exhibit that make him or her effective? Would you want to model some of your own communication behaviors after this person? Why or why not?
The person who demonstrated competent communication and I always model this behavior was my grandfather. My grandfather was a vital role in my childhood/life. My grandfather was able to challenge me to think outside the box and keep my eyes on the prize. My grandfather always put the effort to show me support for all decisions I made even if we were in disagreement. My grandfather demonstrated the three communicators context: the relational context because our relationship history was grandfather/granddaughter.
The situational context was the best because I had the privileged to live with both of my grandparents during my undergraduate years. By having my grandparents providing me guidance , love, and support along with challenging me to continue my studies and world affairs molded me of who I am today.
My former professor stated to me in class name three things that make us black but race, hair, and color can not be part of the answer. My grandfather and my professor went back and fourth on this statement with the end result both did not agree with the answer. We are are from NYC, with a diverse family of other races and nationalities. My grandfather cultural identity defined him in society as an educated black American which back in those days was a threat. These behaviors made my grandfather effective because he work hard, received his education, served his country (761st) and enjoyed/provided for his family.
I model my grandfather communication behaviors by not being bias, receiving all the facts, and being a good listener.
I miss him dearly.........
I agree that encouragement is a wonderful trait of communication. When someone is there letting us know that we can do it, that we can accomplish anything we want and become anything we desire, it makes the pathway to get there a little more smooth. I have been blessed with a husband and children who are supportive and encouraging for me to do what I have wanted to do.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly. When I decided to go back to school for my Masters, I was over whelmed with the support I had from my family.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a blessing to have extended positive role models in your life! I can tell that you and your grandfather have a special relationship and I can guess that his strong communication skills are part of what helped you bond with him so well. You look like him too!
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