What surprised me the most about what others thought about my communication styles, was that I do not take time to listen unless it is on my terms.  This was hard to learn about myself because I truly feel that I am a good listener.  It seems to depend on the person or groups you are trying to communicate with it is a hit or miss situation.

The Platinum Rule

I really do not feel that I communicate differently with people from different groups at least I try not to.  What I do find is that people of different groups may communicate with me differently.  The strategies of “Do on to others and you would have them do unto you” and having empathy and listening effectively can help me to communicate more effectively with the people or groups.

Competent Communication

I respect my Site Coordinator as being a competent communicator, she embodies all the qualities that I admirer with regards to communicating effectively. She gives her staff per nit information in a timely matter, she give feedback to issues and concerns in a timely matter. She listens without being judgemental, and she makes everyone feels important and valued. I would very much like to model some of my communication skills after her because she is one in a million.