Communication is Key
I always thought that I was a masterful communicator. Teachers always told me that my debate style was calm and comforting, but effective in its approach. Public speaking has always been easy for me minus my need to pace out my energy. My political science professors told me I had a way of taking a complex idea and making it approachable. Early feedback in my professional life highlighted how intentional I am with words as well. Now after all this boasting, why is it that I am now revoking my title of masterful communicator? This is only one form of communication which is important for tough discussions, academia, and professional settings. So kudos for me, but I do have a weakness, a massive one. In fact, most of us have this weakness. So what is my weakness and the weakness of many? Interpersonal communication. "Between what is said and not meant, and what is meant and not said, most of love is lost." - Khalil Gibran This type of communication requires a few e