For my podcast I listened to "Become a Better Communicator" by Jeff Shirk. Jeff talked about his passion for helping people and watching them develop. This reminds me of the definition of Communitarian ethics from the reading. This is "a moral responsibility to promote community, mutuality, and persons-in-relation who live simultaneously for others and for themselves"(p.153). He stated that he uses online tools and communication to help accomplish this. He talked about trying to develop what he calls "Masterminders." He described it as a set of tools he uses to make people better leaders. One point he made is that when developing people he does not talk at them, he states that "no one wants to be talked at." Jeff says that communication is one of the most important things to help a person be professional and a good leader. One thing he says is it is important when communicating, is to make sure no one is intimated and no one is bored. There needs to be a sense of relatability between communicators. An interesting point that was made by Jeff is that you need to make sure people can hear your smile. Basically I took it to mean that you want to take measures so that the person you are communicating with picks up on the general vibe of what is being said without coming straight out and saying it. Even if it is something as simple as an emoji. Jeff explains that now communication online and through phones is more important than ever and it is imperative that we learn how to use it effectively. However, in person communication can never be replaced.
Green, Julia M. Communicating Online. McGraw Hill Education Create, 2017.
Shirk, Jeff. “EP 23: Become A Better Communicator - with Jeff Shirk: High Performance Leadership Podcast.” Acast, 15 Apr. 2017, https://shows.acast.com/hpleadershippodcast/episodes/5a6122a1c392708165a467e5.
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