A Credible Communicator

The Credible Communicator reflects the importance of good communication. A good communicator is able to get their point across in an effective and intentional manner. They are able to use their skills to build trust and reliability with a person and ultimately convey and persuade the information they’d like to portray. The first and perhaps most important advice given is presentation. The article uses Allen Ginsberg, a poet, as an example. Ginsberg appeared on a late-night talk show looking very sloppy. He had a wild beard, a tight unappealing tie-dyed shirt with holes, and seemingly neglected to take care of himself. As a result, the information he attempted to convey on the show wasn’t taken seriously and his ability as a communicator was harmed. This is important for my podcast because it shows that a more professional, better sounding and overall well-presented podcast has a significantly more influential impact on the listener. In a professional field, it shows the importance of presentation in presenting information and being argumentative. Another major contributor to the effectiveness of a communicator is their credibility. Scientific studies have shown that the credibility and reputation of people is very influential. Often times a person’s credibility triumphs over any argument or information when people make decisions and decide to fully listen. Building strong credibility and establishing a good preconceived image is very important as it fully transforms the way people think about you. The article depicted this by describing a study done on race. The study discovered that people with prejudice against black people found arguments delivered by black people significantly less influential and effective. A person’s preconceived notion about race significantly affected their image of the argument. This reveals to us that a preconceived image of someone is greatly impactful in one’s ability to influence and communicate. This can relate to my podcast because I can establish credibility and use it to my advantage in better communicating to my audience. Additionally, in my professional life this taught me the importance of maintaining a strong, credible reputation.