Saturday, September 10, 2011

What is communication?

In EDU 6165, the topic this week was dealing with communication and the assignment called for a reflection on effective communicators that we would like to model. I believe that politicians are by far very interesting communicators and teach many techniques on effective communication skills needed by others. I decided on President Barrack Obama (during his quest for presidency) during his debate with McCain during the 3rd in an effort to display the effective communication of President Obama.
Below is a demonstration of President Obama's effective communication skills because despite Senator McCain interruption, he remained calm and still was able to get his point across on the issue.




  • What behaviors does this person exhibit that make him or her effective?
             In my opinion, the behaviors that he exhibits that make him an effective communicator is his
             eye contact, clear speaking voice, calm demeanor (no matter the issue) and his willingness to
             negotiate and allow other to make their point before addressing the issue.
  • Would you want to model some of your own communication behaviors after this person? Why or why not?
           I would love to be as effective as President Obama because working in the early childhood field,
          communication is the key ingredient to goal accomplishment. We need the necessary skills to
          effectively reach parents and others in order to get many unheard points across. I believe if we
          have effective communication skills then we can truly touch others and make them advocate for
         children and families as well.


References

Youtube Video (2008). Barrack leaves McCain dumbstruck. Retrieved September 7, 2011 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao5V66m5FaA.
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5 comments:

  1. SondiSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Tashunda,

    I just took a customer service class, which referenced Bill Clinton as one of the all time most effective communicators. It was also said that Obama has many of the same traits. I always felt as if Clinton was a used car salesman tho.

    Sondi

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I have not watched many of the political debates but I do see President Obama as a great speaker and his ability to maintain his composure while under attack is amazing. As early childhood educators we find ourselves defending our practices, the actions of co workers, or program etc. It would be helpful if I watched how the politicians communicate more often.

    Candace M. Land

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  3. chantrellSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Tashunda,

    I actually decided on President Obama also. I think that he is by far one of the best communicators in regards to politics. The way he captures such large crowds and keep them engaged in his politics is truly an example of effective communication.

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  4. McDavidSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Excellent point about a good communicator allowing others to make their point before addressing the issue. Communication is so much more effective when both parties feel truly heard and understood.

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  5. TaShunda ChapmanSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks for the feedback on this blog! I really enjoyed reading all comments. Thanks again.

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