COMMUNICATION / LISTENING
The ninth and tenth topic in our program focuses on communication and listening. This may be a case of beginning at the end. One might argue that the art of communicating and listening should have been the first topics examined. After all, even the best of advice is useless if it falls on deaf ears.
The argument, although not totally without merit, suggest that the art of communicating can be taught. This is not entirely true. Communication is more than the projection or reception of the written or spoken word. It also gestures, body language, eye contact and levels of enthusiasm or energy. It is the subtleties of a fine and effective orator or the posture and humility of an accomplished student while divulging every morsel of a difficult lecture.
It is the lethal sharp pen of a talented writer as he carves out a message with the precise accuracy of a master jeweler cutting a precious gem. Communication is that arbitrary balance between sharing a thought or remaining silent; recognizing that you have more to gain by listening than by speaking.
This is indeed the most beneficial form of communication, “listening”. A person will always learn more by listening than by talking. Anything “you” have to say, you already know.
This is indeed the most beneficial form of communication, “listening”. A person will always learn more by listening than by talking. After all-anything “you” have to say, you already know.
Truly great communicators are born not cultivated. That is “great” in the most extreme sense of the word. Good communicators can be inspired; the bottom line is however, one must practice every aspect of communication in order to be a good and effective communicator.
