Strength in Interpersonal Communication: I'm really good at listening carefully when people talk to me. This makes them feel like I care about what they're saying. For example, when a friend was upset about a breakup, I listened and showed understanding without trying to fix things right away. This made my friend feel better.
Another Example at Work: In a work project, I listened to my colleagues' ideas and issues. I praised their good ideas and gave helpful feedback when needed. This made our teamwork better.
Weakness in Interpersonal Communication: Sometimes, I'm not very good at being assertive, which means speaking up when needed. For instance, I had a coworker who was often late, and it caused problems. Instead of talking to them directly, I avoided the issue, and it made things worse.
How This Relates to Communication Competence: My strength in active listening is like being good at understanding others' feelings, which is an important part of communication competence. But my weakness in assertiveness means I'm not as effective at addressing problems or conflicts, which is also a crucial part of being a good communicator. To improve, I need to work on being more assertive when it's necessary while still being understanding of others.