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Communication Skills

others’ differences (i.e., whether through observing nonverbal signals or acknowledging culture and background). Similar to leaders, good communicators also have confidence in themselves, because they are able to effectively express themselves to the people around them. Any form of communication has rules, which means that it is possible for anyone to learn those rules if they really want to, just like many great leaders have. And since those who know how to navigate those rules are typically the most successful, teens who want to fully develop their character and leadership skills must be willing to learn the rules of healthy and positive communication.

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Text-Dependent Questions 1. What is the Latin for “communication”? What does it mean? 2. What four basic elements make up the communication process?

3. How are good communicators like leaders?

Research Project Record a conversation you have had with a friend, classmate, or parent (with their permission). Afterwards, review the conversation and listen to how the two of you communicated. Try to find instances of nois e in the conversation. Then, write about how you could communicate better in the future.

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