Doing these evaluations was a challenge. I had to really think about the question and make sure that I was answering it honestly. The way I percieve myself and the way I actually communicate are different. I scored in group 1 for listening styles and this did not surprise me I often trust everyone no matter what and get burned because of it. The one thing that surprise me was my verbal aggressiveness score. I don't agree with it, it says that with little provacation I might cross the line from "argumentativeness". I don't think that I do that but I will definatley take notice from now on. This is a charecterisitc that may very well affect my professional and personal life. I do not want people to view me this way. I am thinking thaty maybe because I have always been so trustworthy of people that maybe my defense is up and this makes me a little argumentative. The other evaluations were similar to how I evalluated myself, I am going to take this information and improve on areas that need it.
I have learned through this exercise that there are many aspects within communication. How others percieve you is very important. I want my staff, children and family to feel that they can talk to me and would not be judeged or ridiculed. I am going to make sure that I do this and become a more effective communicator.
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ReplyDeleteI asked my friends and family if they thought I was aggressive when speaking. They replied, "sometimes". I wonder if both of us are categorized this way because of our jobs. I know that there are times when I must say what others would find difficult to say. I don't think this is aggressiveness, but rather decisiveness.
That's interesting.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was more aggressive than I was rated. I feel that I show an argumentative side with certain people and I am glad it doesn't come through at preschool.
I found this exercise helpful and am glad you found it useful as well.
Thanks for sharing