What role does Verbal communication play in my life?

Question

Instructions

Instructions

Answer the following twelve questions as an introduction of you and your communication goals.

4.1 Verbal Messages Assignment

What role does Verbal communication play in my life?

Do you feel comfortable conversing with anyone, in any situation?  Why or Why not?

What or Who inspires me with their verbal communication skills?

What motivates me want to be a better communicator verbally?

How does my verbal messages align with my inspiration?

Where am I in the development of my verbal communication skills?

What are the next steps I need to take to improve my verbal communication skills?

Is there something holding me back?

What makes me unique as a person using my verbal messaging skills?

What are my short and long term professional goals?

What verbal skills would make me successful?

Who hires people with these verbal skills?

Write down 5 Slang terms that you've heard and explain what each one means.

Purpose

Verbal communications begin with introductions. The more practiced you are at introducing yourself and your presentation skills, the more fruitful your associations will be.

Resources:

Text Book- Chapter 4

INTER-ACT: Interpersonal Communication, Concepts, Skills and Contexts (14th Edition) by Verderber and Verderber.  Oxford University Press, 2015.

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Other Resources

Berko, Roy M., and Andrew D.  and Darlyn R. Wolvin, Communicating: A Social and Career Focus, 9th ed., Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004.

DiSanza, James R. and Nancy J. Legge, Business and Professional Communication, Allyn and Bacon, 2000.

Gallup, Inc. State of the American Workplace, www.gallup.com, 2012.

LIFEmaps LLC, Success and Leadership Wheel, 2014.

Ober, Scot, Contemporary Business Communication, Houghton Mifflin, 1998.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyVrvUq5PSs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIho2S0ZahI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQFoVkSNw54