Communication Is Powerful: Specific Example

Student’s Name Instructor Course Date Reflection Specific example Communication is powerful since it provides an individual, organization, or the society with the ability of making critical decisions and solving the challenges that they are facing. One example from my personal life is when I was talking to a group of Christian mothers who were opposed to abortion even when it was meant to protect their lives following medical complications. I carefully chose my words when communicating and ensured I use emotions to have them convinced that abortion is fine for mothers who had developed pregnancy issues. In my communication, I was aware of the emotional levels before responding to their questions that they raised. I understood that besides words, we live in a world of emotions and attitudes. Prior to making an important decision or responding in contending situation, it is important that we step back and take our emotional pulses. In case we do not agree with others on a certain stand, it is critical to ask ourselves “What is the main objective of my communication? Is what I am communicating achieve my results?” From my communication skills, I was able to change their mind sets to support abortion when it was really needed. A name matters since it influences the perception of those who have a differing opinion of some controversial issue such as abortion. As you mention a name that of a well-respected scientist supporting a certain stand, the audience will try to rethink and examine their own convictions regarding the issue. It is from this perspective that I chose to give an example of a renowned scientist who supports abortion on medical grounds. Bill Nye is a well-known scientist who makes his arguments in a rather quiet but unassuming manner. A number of abortion debates have ofte...