Reflective Essay: The Role Of Communication In Professional Relationships

Communication is the key component in not only a professional relationship, but also, a mentor relationship and a paternal relationship, all of which we have been working to build. Setting a benchmark for constant contact and communication is paramount in being able to build and nurture those relationships. Another way that we ensure transparency in our relationship is through my asking permission before going out or making decisions while also checking in once I get there. The reason this is such a high priority is that if it is felt that what I am doing is not conducive to my work and my growing as a person then permission is denied. The reason for checking is for my safety and wellbeing as it is always known where I am. Complete transparency is …show more content…
With the relationship that we have it is incredibly important for you to know everything so that you can work with me to make decisions in regards to my actions. Through our constant contact we can together make decisions that will prove to be more fruitful in the long run. Without a thorough understanding of what is going on in my life I will not be able to work with you to better myself. Letting you in on every aspect of my life means you are able to fully understand the situations I find myself in, create the most concise and plan of attack on my physical and mental hurdles and better explain what is going on in my life when I am unsure. A major hurdle in my life is that I internalize a lot of my emotions and keep my problems to myself while putting on a happy façade. This is not healthy or productive and will eventually lead to implosion. That is the reason it is paramount that we keep all communications lines open and without hiatus. My ability to bring my problems forward and construct on them is the keystone to me growing into a rock star. A breakage in that will not happen