Power in organizations is basically the capacity to get things done. Pfeffer (1992, p.30) defines power as the “potential ability to influence behavior, to change the course of events, to overcome resistance, and to get people to do things they would not otherwise do.”…
Listening is the way we hear someone or something. Effective listening requires us to hear more of what someone is saying instead of just hearing what they are saying. When we are listening effectively, it means we are not letting anything distract us from paying attention to what the person is saying and understanding them verbally and nonverbally. Speaking in a way that one understands and making sure we are listening affectively will help the worker to better understand and able to help the client when needed.…
“Active Listening Skills” was the first article I found interesting. The article delivered a lot of very useful information that will help with assisting clients and develop a strong relationship. It is important that the client knows the person listening is paying attention and cares about what is being said. The article shows how important listening is and how to get the client to respond and freely and open up about very personal topics. As a professional, we must contribute to the conversation by facing the client, keeping eye contact, listening actively, and respond suitably. This article says we should use reflective listening, this will help get the client to respond more in depth.…
The first concept that I would like to discuss is, Peter Elbow’s Radical Idea. A Radical Idea is a novel idea, anything that goes against what we normally think. Also known as “going against the grain”. Whenever we are exposed to a radical idea we play one of two games. The first game is Doubting. Doubting is when you hear a radical idea and the first thing you want to do is smother it, get rid of it, or say no, not a good idea. The second game is Believing. During the Believing game a person hears an idea and you like it, and want to go along with it. You may believe the idea is crazy, but you are willing to go along with it, open minded. Both games are not good or bad but be aware…
Child safety officers must communicate with individuals and families in crisis; good communication skills are essential to achieve the best possible outcomes within a range of challenging circumstances. Interpersonal skills of listening, questioning and feedback are crucial when working as a child safety officer as they allow the officer to clarify, gain knowledge and understand. Active listening allows the child safety officer to clarify the child’s needs with empathy; doing this builds a trusting relationship. The interpersonal skill of questioning further allows the child to gain knowledge, make decisions and effectively problem solve. Lastly, feedback allows the child safety officer to clarify understanding and encourage the child with…
Throughout the speeches both presidents get their audience’s attention by using first person singular, first person plural, and second person point of view. Jefferson uses first person singular in all the paragraphs, except 3 and 4 when he talks about the 13 principles the government should follow. He uses words like “I”, “me”, and “myself” to lay out his vision of America and the government. Kennedy on the other hand, uses first person singular to allude to his experience in combat. Jefferson doesn’t really use second person point of view, but he did at the end of paragraph 5 when he says, “your indulgence”, “your support”, and “your suffrage”. Kennedy is similar because he only uses second person once in the beginning and a lot in the last…
Using power effectively is a learned skill that is not perfectly balanced as a science. When power is improperly manipulated, it can damage and discredit a manager's ability to influence its followers. Incorporating the correct power base for the appropriate situation takes time and energy to fully understand its repercussions.…
I find use of referent power tends to be most effective. Using referent power not only tends to accomplish the goal, but also builds or maintains respect in the situation. Expert power can also have a similar effect, and can be used to balance a power struggle by offsetting the negative effects of coercive power. Legitimate power I would say is the most powerful, however because it’s use can come with some negative effects due to how it is derived. It is much easier on any situation to use power that can be backed by experience or past behaviors since that power is given as a result of a mutual respect from the person it is being used upon, where are other types (coercive especially) are adding…
With the assistance of the Homeland Security team, they played tag team with the interrogation process to see if they could break down the suspect. Both sides of the interrogator teams relied heavily on persuasion tactics. They played the good cop bad cop scenario, where one Narcotics officer appeared nice, while the Homeland Security employee appeared angry and threatening. They altered the suspect’s perceptions of the situation and its consequences by alternating tatics. The persuasion is difficult, for most of the suspects have a strong belief in maintaining their innocence or protecting their drug source.…
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Darious showed he had power was he carried a bow around. The bow was to show the…
Influencing others isn’t luck or magic, it’s a science. There are proven ways to help make you more successful in this world, the principles of Influence book will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for success. The author rigorously describes six weapons used to influence anyone and make negotiating a great deal easier. In this essay, I will examine four of the six weapons of Influence that portray how to become a skilled persuader, as well as give personal illustrations to better understand their meanings.…
Counseling is a unique profession requiring a particular set of qualities. It covers a wide range of disciplines and approaches, each requiring its own unique skill set. However, for anyone thinking of embarking on a career as a counselor, there are some basic skills in addition to personal attributes required to be effective in any specialty. Throughout a counselor’s career, continuous professional development is vital so you will never stop learning.…
Have you ever wondered are the members of a church are really listening to the message? If there was any other place where someone would be more focused I would think that it would be either at a church or at the doctor’s office. I have decided to take a look into the crowd of a church to see how the audience receives what could be a moving message. Something that should be life changing and you’ll find that for the most part, it is. As the doors open to the sanctuary there is a since of serenity and calm to the air although there is singing going on in preparation for the speaker of the hour. Many participants are making their last minute shuffles to get situated for a message to hopefully enrich their lives, faith, or even temporal situations.…
Active listening is an essential component to effective communication. It is an interpersonal communication technique that is used throughout an array of occupations, particularly in Child Counseling. This essay will outline the definition of Active Listening, as well as explore the different techniques and purposes of the communication skill. The role of a Child Counselor and the importance of effective communication within the job will also be investigated and discussed throughout this essay. Finally, a personal reflection on previous communication experience, as well as my ability to be an effective communicator will be included. It is suggested throughout this essay that Active Listening is a fundamental skill required for effective communication within Child Counseling.…