About Communication Skill

Communication is more important than we might have thought of!!!

"Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too much."
- Robert Greenleaf

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood"
- Stephen Covey

There's no arguing that communication is an integral part of any relationship, be it familial, friendship, business or romantic. In fact, an absence or breakdown of communication can put even the best relationships in serious jeopardy. Poor communication often leads to feelings of betrayal, growing distrust, misunderstandings, and even social isolation. Contrary to popular belief, the foundation of solid communication is not making yourself be heard or expressing yourself clearly. While these are elements of good communication, the real core of communication is understanding where the other person is coming from. Productive communication simply can't exist without both parties expressing ideas and making efforts towards genuine listening. Though this may seem paradoxical, the key to communication is more about listening to the other then flooding him/her with information about who you are, what you want, and how you feel. Remember, disappointing or not, the ultimate goal of communication is most often compromise.

Communicating effectively or opening the lines of communication needn't feel forced or incredibly unnatural - even the most hesitant communicators can improve with a bit of effort and attention to detail. The first step in becoming an admirable communicator is to pay attention to what makes a good communicator. When, for example, do you hit walls in your own dealings with other people? Replay your conversations in your mind, asking yourself what might have gone wrong - or right. For the sake of improving your own proficiency, observe the subtle habits of excellent communicators; people who make themselves understood and seem to understand the needs, experiences, and feelings of those around them. Most of all, never forget, even in moments of frustration, that you can get better at communicating. Practice makes perfect!



Test your Communication Skill at http://discoveryhealth.queendom.com/communication_short_access.htm

My score is 75%

Way to go! According to this test, your communication skills are very good. You manage to get your point across in a clear, concise way and are also able to listen to others and understand where they're coming from. Until you reach a score of 100, though, there is always room for improvement. If you want to reach your full communicating potential, all it takes is a little know-how and effort.

Source: Discovery Health Tools