Reflection On Communication Style

Throughout this semester class, I had no problem staying engaged. I was more than happy to be at class, learning about something that will apply to my life, not only in a professional environment, but in any social interaction. Social skills expand much further than being able to hold a conversation with someone. Having good social skills involve becoming engaged with your target audience, as well as having them engage within the message you are trying to relay. Without any intrinsic social skills, leadership is a difficult task. Within this semester class, I was able to distinguish what characteristics separate a dreadful leader, from an advantageous leader. Early in the semester, we defined strength as “A near perfect performance in an activity.”

I think it’s pretty accurate to see everyone within those four differing styles. However, strictly based off of the four titles, one seems like a superior style. I see the powerful communication style as a very extreme style. When looking at the positives of having a powerful style, it seems like a far superior style. When looking at the negatives of having a powerful communication style, it really seems like anyone with that style, would be someone everyone dislikes. A great leader should be someone who has a powerful communication style, in my opinion. The exception however, should be that they have the ability to excel within the peaceful communication process as well. One of those styles without the other, does not seem to be an effective leadership style, from my perspective. I am sure many others would have a differing opinion pertaining to what communication style is most effective, although I would consider myself to fall under the powerful style; maybe I’m a little

A organizational cancer would be anything that prevents the team from improving or anything that is detrimental to the success of the team. Unfortunately, I have had a handful of teammates like this in my career. Coaches are spending more time dealing with a pathetic attitude, rather than having an efficient practice. The morale of the team is definitely effected from a cancerous teammate. From my own personal experience, a cancer to the team is best cut away. Regardless of the player’s ability, the team and organization will improve immensely once the cancer has been cut from the team; both literally and