Communication is important and each person has a distinct communication

 1. Communication is important and each person has a distinct communication style. Identify and describe the four communication styles. Identify your preferred communication style and explain how you use it to communicate with others.

2. Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a listener. What barriers to listening interfere with your ability to be an effective listener? What can you do to overcome these barriers?

3. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your speaking skills. Explain how you would improve or change your speaking skills.

4. Define the terms self-belief, trust, respect, and empathy. Explain why self-belief, trust, respect, and empathy are important elements used to build good human relationships.

5. Identify and describe the signs of stress. Describe your signs of stress and explain how you cope with stress.