Sunday, February 5, 2012
Week 2 Question 3
When I read that Public Speaking is a Life Skill I thought that that was a great concept. Throughout our lives we will have to speak in front of people. Not being scared to do so is a valuable skill. The excerpt from the book speaks about the transferable skills such as finding information and organizational abilities. Habituation is something that can also help with the skill of public speaking-it is the process of not fearing a situation as it becomes more familiar to you. It can help manage anxiety. While developing our ability to speak in public, we also are becoming better listeners. Many of these skills can transfer into our jobs and personal lives. Learning how to convey ideas to a different group of people that may not be your peers, after researching your subject extensively can be used in many different types of jobs. It will also help you to be a better more flexible, and more versatile in your job.
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I think you are absolutely correct when you say that developing your ability to speak in public leads you to becoming a better listener. If people see that you show respect when they have something to say, that same courtesy is going to be extended to you. It is a good feeling to know that people genuinely respect what you have to say, even if they may not always agree with what you have to say. Communication is a key skill to survive and succeed in today’s world. Without being able to convey your thoughts and feelings then you may feel like your voice is never heard.
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