Get Out Of Your Own Way Ch: 39
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What was Tom's profession in the company?

  • Creative Senior Communications Manager (correct)
  • CEO
  • HR Manager
  • Marketing Director

    • Why did Tom's staff members often go off in a different direction than what he thought they had discussed?

  • They were intentionally trying to sabotage Tom's ideas
  • Tom's instructions were unclear or misunderstood (correct)
  • Tom had too many tasks assigned to them
  • They were not competent in their jobs

    • What was the outcome of Tom's assumption that his staff understood him?

  • He successfully delegated tasks to his staff
  • He was promoted to a higher position
  • He became frustrated and eventually burned out (correct)
  • He received a raise in salary

    • What part of the brain is focused on sensory input?

    <p>Posterior nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why people assume others understand them when they don't?

    <p>Neuroanatomical limitations of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of effective communication according to the content?

    <p>Outward expression—what you say or do out towards the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the two regions of the brain, responsible for thinking and communicating, are connected?

    <p>You ask others if they understand what you are saying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of patients with Wernicke's aphasia?

    <p>They can't understand what they hear but can speak fluently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people with authority over others often have problems with communication?

    <p>They are not comfortable asking for clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to ensure that the other person understands what you are saying?

    <p>Ask them to repeat what they understand back to you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People with Wernicke's aphasia are able to speak fluently and make sense to others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asking 'Do you understand?' guarantees that the other person understands.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two regions of the brain responsible for thinking and communicating are always connected.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients with Broca's aphasia are unable to comprehend spoken or written language.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Forcing understanding by giving too many examples can lead to the other person becoming impatient and resentful.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Illusion of Communication

    • The greatest problem in communication is the assumption that it has been accomplished, as stated by George Bernard Shaw.
    • Tom, a creative senior communications manager, had ideas, but his staff often misunderstood them, leading to frustration and wasted time.

    Neuroanatomical Basis of Communication

    • The brain has two regions: posterior nervous system (sensory input) and anterior nervous system (motor function, outward expression).
    • These regions operate separately, making it possible to think clearly but not communicate effectively.

    Aphasia and Communication

    • Aphasia is a brain injury that affects verbal communication, resulting in partial or total loss of language comprehension.
    • Wernicke's aphasia (posterior sensory) affects comprehension, while Broca's aphasia (anterior motor) affects expression.
    • People like Tom, who think they communicate clearly, resemble Wernicke's aphasia patients, who don't realize others don't understand them.

    Authority and Communication

    • When people have authority over others, they may not ask for clarification, leading to misunderstandings.
    • Asking for confirmation beyond a simple nod or "uh-huh" is essential to ensure understanding.

    Effective Communication

    • Asking the right questions, such as "What do you understand about what I have instructed you to do?", can ensure clear understanding.
    • Don't assume others understand; ask them to repeat what they understand to avoid misunderstandings.
    • Effective communication requires listening and confirming understanding, rather than just speaking fluently.

    The Illusion of Communication

    • The greatest problem in communication is the assumption that it has been accomplished, as stated by George Bernard Shaw.
    • Tom, a creative senior communications manager, had ideas, but his staff often misunderstood them, leading to frustration and wasted time.

    Neuroanatomical Basis of Communication

    • The brain has two regions: posterior nervous system (sensory input) and anterior nervous system (motor function, outward expression).
    • These regions operate separately, making it possible to think clearly but not communicate effectively.

    Aphasia and Communication

    • Aphasia is a brain injury that affects verbal communication, resulting in partial or total loss of language comprehension.
    • Wernicke's aphasia (posterior sensory) affects comprehension, while Broca's aphasia (anterior motor) affects expression.
    • People like Tom, who think they communicate clearly, resemble Wernicke's aphasia patients, who don't realize others don't understand them.

    Authority and Communication

    • When people have authority over others, they may not ask for clarification, leading to misunderstandings.
    • Asking for confirmation beyond a simple nod or "uh-huh" is essential to ensure understanding.

    Effective Communication

    • Asking the right questions, such as "What do you understand about what I have instructed you to do?", can ensure clear understanding.
    • Don't assume others understand; ask them to repeat what they understand to avoid misunderstandings.
    • Effective communication requires listening and confirming understanding, rather than just speaking fluently.

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