The perfect meeting

My idea of a perfect meeting would be that everyone would show up on time with a good attitude. I think that having some kind of food would be great because I often drift off it I am only trying to listen to the speaker and sometimes it can be uncomfortable if I am just sitting with my hands in my lap. Having a snack or a meal also makes the meeting feel more relaxed.
I also like to have a handout that shows all of the topics that will be talked about. I think that keeps everyone on track so we know what is going on. I also like to have an anticipated time for the end of the meeting because I tend to stare at the clock. I think one hour is plenty of time to get through a meeting. I think any longer than that people start to drift off topic or think about other things.
I like to be involved so, when the leaders or managers of the meeting ask for feedback I like to know that everyones opinion matters so that I get something out of the meeting other than listening.

For my communications class I was asked to blog about something that I can improve on when communicating. I think the most important thing that I can set a goal to improve is how fast I talk when I am giving a public speach or doing and interview. I tend to talk really fast when I am nervous or in front of a large group of people. I know what I want to say and even if I am confident in what I am talking about I tend to rush through it talking very fast. When I am in an interview I do the same thing. I will sit tall and smile with confidence however, when I am asked a question I want to make sure I say everything I need to and I begin to speak very quickly. I am becoming concious of when I begin to speed up my speach and I am working on trying to keep it at a steady tempo.
I can also work on using more pitch when I am talking in front of people. I am fine when I am in a small group but if I am front and center I tend to keep a steady tone of voice. I would like to work on that so that I can bring more emphisis and pride into what I am talking about. I will practice talking in front of others to improve these skills in my communication.

This summer has been awesome!!! Lots of camping and much more to come