I am an attention speaker and loves it when people listen to what I say. (Well, who doesn’t?) But sometimes, I talk too much. So much so, that I rarely listen. But I’ve learnt that being able to talk non-stop not only irritates the people around me, it is also probably impeding what I should be learning by listening instead. I believe that learning how to communicate effectively would enable me to be a better listener, as well as to omit the unnecessary things that I say. These skills could be useful for a lifetime, not just for use at the workplace, but also for effectively communicating with the important people in my life, my friends, my loved ones, without creating unnecessary misunderstandings.
I love pleasing the crowd, and I tend to exaggerate my words and actions, and this is going to be a bane when I come out to work and am unable to pass accurate information.
I believe that writing skills are also important to be able to convey messages to the point. It is of course going to aid me in my work life. But besides that, it can also allow me to share ideas through emails and even text messages with my friends more effectively.
Ultimately, developing good communication skills can only bring me more good than harm. Whether it is to clinch that job, to impress the boss or simply to communicate with a loved one, I believe that mastering the skill of communication could help me effectively achieve what I want.
