Effective communication is one of the fundamental factors which bind individuals together since it helps in conveying information from one person to the other, either through writing, signs, symbols, behaviors or spoken words. For that reason, for one to become a competent communicator, and to effectively convey impactful and constructive information, they should be ethical communicators. Ethics is defined as the principle which helps people in making the judgment about whether something is wrong or right. Therefore, ethical communicators should have such principle of ethics in which they should communicate with the ultimate honesty and clarity, avoid any form of immoral or wrong behaviors such as use vulgar or offensive language, disrespect, and lack of treating other individuals fairly.
In that case, ethical communicators should at all times be rooted in the right morals and values. For example, sharing information which they are sure of, hence providing accurate information is key to ethical communication.
To become an ethical communicator one should observe various fundamental communication basics. For example, to become an ethical communicator, it is crucial for an individual to avoid speaking judgmentally, but instead, they should in all times find the accurate information before any offering any judgment. It is also essential for communicators to manage their boundaries when communicating, which means that they should share the information which they are comfortable sharing. This means that it is also essential to understand your audience and gauge their beliefs, culture and other sensitive personal issues before communicating the information, for these factors will determine how the information will be received, and by doing so, one will become an ethical communicator. An ethical communicator will always listen when others speak, seek to understand other people rather than proving to be always right and more ethical and also, they avoid interrupting or having side conversations when others are speaking (Bowen et al. 2006). With such principles, one will ultimately become an ethical communicator.
Work Cited
Bowen, S. A., et al. "The business of truth: A guide to ethical communication." San Francisco, CA: IABC Research Foundation (2006).
