Interpersonal Communication Project

Hello my name is LC Berry welcome to my video. I am making this video for my interpersonal communication class HSCO-508-D04. Thought this process. I will be talking about some key points. My Introduction, Overarching goal, Behavior blends and my background, I also will cover Communication barriers, Resources and strategies, action plan and a conclusion.

I will start off with my background my name is L.C. Berry I am an Afro American male 40 years of ages. I currently live in Springfield VA with my lovely wife of eight years. We are blessed with 2 children boys one 20 year and one 15-year-old. I grew up in a single parent house hold with my mother and grandmother. I knew my father, but he didn’t live with me. I think as child growing up trying to process and communicate things effectively to people this had a slight hinderance for me to communicate in certain ways. I am currently enrolled in a Master program for human service counseling. I have two Bachelor degrees one in Business Administration and thee other in Psychology.

Next, I am moving on to my Overarching goal. My overarching is to improve my communication with people and be mindful and listener.

I strive to one day to become level one listener. This is a person who can refrain from judging the talker and place themselves in another person position. This is a good goal we sometimes just see things from our perspective and not taking in the other persons point of view or opinion into consideration.

Next, I will touch on my resources and strategies to accomplish these goals.

*Carbonell, M. (2008). How to solve the people puzzle: Understanding personality patterns [VitalSource e-book]

France, K. & Weikel, K. (2014). Helping skills for human service workers: Building relationships and encouraging productive change

Petersen, J. C. (2015). Why don’t we listen better? Communicating and connecting in relationships

Stewart, J. (2012). Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication

Uniquely You, Inc. Leadership online profile: Professional expanded.

For Strategies I will contunie to eduate myself on better ways to communicate. Also take on more public speaking roles in my work place to help me communicate better with my co workers.

Next I will take about my Communication barriers. There are so many barriers we are all guilty of using. And we sometimes don’t even know we are using them. I have a habit of interrupting people when they are taking a long time to get the points out. I will try my best to listen and take heed but I will totally miss what they want to tell me.

My second barrier is not paying full attention in meeting at the work place. This is a had task for me to do my meeting are 1-2 long so days so after 1 I loose focus. This class has help me improve in this area greatly

My Third barrier is letting the people I communicating with speak. I have a habit of hogging the conversation with out even realizing it. I completely cut off the main person message and weare are not connecting any more. The I see non verbal face expressions along with body movement to show me I did it again. I still a work in progress.

Next my Behavior blends. When taking the Queendom online profile my score was an 86. There was some area that were spot on and many areas for improvement.

Now for the DISC Personality Types of Behavior

LC's "S"Tendencies seem to be:

Kind, Nice, Caring, Gentle, Soft, Humble, Loyal, True Blue, Peaceful, Calm, Considerate,

Thoughtful, Contented, Satisfied, Steady, Dependable, Stable, Balanced, Merciful, Sensitive,

Sweet, Tender, Compassionate, Generous, Giving, Hospitable, Enjoys company, Helpful,

LC's "C"Tendencies seem to be:

Organized, Orderly

"C/S's" tend to always be right. They like to do one thing at a time and do it right the first time. Their steady and stable approach to things makes them sensitive. They tend to be reserved and cautious. They are consistent and careful, but seldom take risks or try new things. They do not like speaking to large crowds, but will work hard behind the scenes to help groups stay on track. They are motivated by opportunities to serve others and to do things correctly.

As an "S" type, you think people expect you to be more sensitive and submissive. You like blending in with the crowd because you feel that others want you to be still and quiet. You can be very loyal and friendly on an individual basis. You act like people want you to be more withdrawn and reserved in public. You often think you need to serve humanity and do what you are told, rather than challenge others and do what you want to do.

For my action plan: I will continue to educate myself on better ways to communicate. Also take on more public speaking roles in my work place to help me communicate better with my co workers.

things you will do differently. Listen and communicate more and don’t always judge people so quickly.

Conclusion/Quote

Honest communication is built on truth and integrity and upon respect of the one for the other.

Benjamin E. Mays