Discussion Response Assignment:Part 2-Business Writer

Response Guidelines -Reflection

When responding to at least two other learners (student 1and 2), provide encouraging feedback

about how they have grown over the past six weeks. If applicable, provide recommendations for

how they may continue to develop their skills and knowledge, or suggest additional strategies for

leveraging the knowledge gained in the course. (Brief Paragraph)

Student 1

Over the past six weeks, communication is one of the most important skills I learned more about

in this course. This skill is the foundation of building relationships and establishing leadership.

A great innovative leader can appeal to their team professionally, emotionally, and strategically.

Establishing relationships like this will allow me to build trust with my fellow employees and be

able to convey my innovative ideas.

The communication skill applies to my professional career as well as my personal life. My

communication skill has evolved by not only appealing to other’s professional interests, but also

their personal and emotional interests. I have found that people tend to give their best when they

know they have support and a strong relationship with their leader. Problems get solved much

faster and produce better quality when the team can communicate to one another about the flaws

or suggestions regarding the product at hand. The story telling method that Gallo describes in

“The Unbreakable Laws of Storytelling” is a great tool I learned to help me connect and

communicate with my fellow employees (Gallo, C. (2014)). The story telling method was

relevant to me because I am a people person and like to leave a memorable or lasting impression

once I finish a conversation. This method will allow me to share my insight about certain topics

and possibly help others learn from the mistakes I have made.

I have made tremendous progress on being able to communicate with others while becoming a

great leader. A leader is only as good as the people around him/her and a team is needed to

become successful. Great innovative leaders can conduct teams to an effective manner and my

experience in this course has given me the tools to do just that.

Gallo, C. (2014). The unbreakable laws of storytelling [Video]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUsib8wsKdM

Student 2

Communication is a skill most important to me.

My ability to perform this skill and apply the knowledge has increased since taking this

course and studying the materials. Communication, to me, is the foundation of any good

relationship. People can have amazing ideas but in order to share those ideas with others,

they need to express them in a clear and concise way. When reading about

communication, I learned that nothing can get done without this skill. In my personal life,

I learned how to solve problems more appropriately by communicating with others.

Professionally, I look for improved ways to interact with coworkers for an improved

means of problem-solving work-related issues.

My professional goals consists of some short-term and some long-term. A lot of my

short-term goals encompassed better communication. And particular I wanted to

communicate a plan I have for in-processing to my supervisor. I had a successful meeting

with her and I was able to explain my ideas and strategy in a clear way. I am gaining

useful knowledge and applying it to my professional life. This is the best way to learn.