The Four Communication Styles:
1. Direct Communicator
- Strengths: Clear, decisive, efficient
- Challenges: May seem abrupt or insensitive
- Career Impact: Often seen as leadership material but may struggle with team buy-in
- Development Focus: Add warmth and empathy to your directness
2. Analytical Communicator
- Strengths: Thorough, logical, data-driven
- Challenges: Can be overly detailed or slow to decide
- Career Impact: Valued for expertise but may be overlooked for leadership roles
- Development Focus: Learn to synthesize and present conclusions clearly
3. Expressive Communicator
- Strengths: Engaging, enthusiastic, persuasive
- Challenges: May lack structure or focus
- Career Impact: Great at building relationships but may struggle with credibility
- Development Focus: Add structure and data to support your enthusiasm
4. Amiable Communicator
- Strengths: Supportive, collaborative, diplomatic
- Challenges: May avoid difficult conversations or decisions
- Career Impact: Excellent team player but may be passed over for leadership
- Development Focus: Develop assertiveness and decision-making confidence