Watch this video of acclaimed author and speaker Brené Brown discuss empathy in this TEDx Talk.
This is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&t=23s . I’ll put the questions I want you to answer below
Reflect on Brown’s presentation of empathy. What does she express as some of its defining characteristics?
Consider the three models of communication. For each model, draw an image or think about a metaphor that will help you remember the key features of each model. What is a situation that exemplifies communication happening in each of these models?
Think about a recent conversation that you had with another person. What types of noise distracted you and your conversation partner during that conversation? How might you reduce or overcome some of those types of noise during your next conversation?
Are you a competent communicator? Create a list of each of the characteristics of a competent communicator. Reflect back on your communication for the past month and add notes about evidence about how well you did or didn’t exhibit each characteristic of competent communication. Rate yourself (or ask several people who know you well to rate you) on a scale of 1-10 for each characteristic to begin to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Which of the five aspects of the competent communicator do you think that you need to work to improve the most this semester? How will this aspect of competent communication help you in your relationships and later career?
