Good Communicator

Been an effective communicator is vital in the healthcare care workplace. Been a good communicator is not just good for your work place but also for life in general. Many people can consider themselves to be good communicator, but most of them do not have everything that takes to be an effective communicator. I always thought that thinking before speaking can save you a lot of trouble. Although people can think of themselves as been the best communicators there is, we should always keep in mind that there is always room for improvement and that you can always develop new skills on communication. I think that been in a position where you have the authority to decide who is wrong and who is right or who does what, could make your habits of becoming a good communicator a bit harder than it should be. The reason is because, if you have the position of a manager in a hospital, and you are the one taking all types of important decisions you could start thinking at some point that there is no reason why you should listen to anyone else opinions. You might start think that the only opinion that matters is yours and that listening or paying attention to anyone else it’s just a waste of time. Understanding, that you should always keep an open mind can save you a lot of trouble and time. One of the skills in communication that I like most is nonverbal communication. Learning to use, understand and read nonverbal communication can become a major factor in your workplace. A way that you can use this skill in healthcare is if you want to let a doctor know about a patient’s condition but you do not want the patient to understand the situation then you can use the skill of nonverbal communication. I myself I’m not the best communicator there is, when it comes to listening I am all ears especially if I am talking to a family member such as my mother or sister. In the other hand, I do listen to someone I do not know well but I tend to retain back on my opinion, especially if I know