Reflection on effective communication

How can I communicate more effectively better with others in my field of study and professional workspace? Effective communication plays an important part in this subject area by utilizing; listening skills, understanding other people, being mindful of my facial expressions, body language and eye to eye contact. In order to understand how my communication skills have grown in this class, it is important to explore my communication knowledge, communication strengths and communication weaknesses.
The knowledge that I have gained from communication skills includes; Peer, feedback and effective communication videos. These tools have given me the ability to understand what is required of me as an academic student and professionally in my field of choice. Effective communication is having the ability to understand what others are trying to convey, to help you implement your message clearly and precisely.(Films Media Group,2000). In my opinion, receiving feedback and resource tools can be a helpful start to effective communication. When your message is effective it can help your credibility on the subject matter.(Films Media Group,2000).
The communication strengths that I have gained includes; more eye to eye contact with others, being more aware of my body movements and facial expressions. I have enhanced the mentioned strength techniques more effectively from my academic peers and co-workers. Just by reading and acquiring extensive knowledge on the subject of effective communication techniques. In my opinion, you should always try to be mindful of the mentioned strengths and techniques when communicating with others. Body language, facial expressions and eye to eye contact can either make or break any form of verbal communication with others.(Films Media Group,2000). I believe that the mentioned communication strength techniques are the key to effective communication. Always maintain professionalism in all forms of communication.(Films Media Group,2000).
My communication weakness is a very common one. However, I believe it is the most effective skill that one should obtain and utilize in effective communication. This communication ability is listening. I have a tendency to over talk others sometimes and not give the other person an opportunity to talk. I have acknowledged this minor issue and I am quite diligent in rectifying this communication skill weakness. When you listen you build relationships.(Films Media Group,2000). I now realized that listening plays a highly functional role in my life. But most importantly in effective communication. To understand another person's viewpoint you have to implement the ability to listen.(Films Media Group,2000). In my opinion, listening breaks down communication barriers and allows open lines of communication in all types of platforms. A good listener responds appropriately to the person speaking.(Films Media Group,2000).
In conclusion, learning about effective communication allows you to become a better writer, speaker, and listener. In your academic life, professional life and personal life. To understand how effective communication skills have allowed me to grow in all areas of my life, it is important to understand my communication knowledge, my communication strengths and communication weaknesses.

References
Films Media Group. (2000). Communication skills. Films On Demand. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=10886.