Know the 4 Styles of Communication

Let’s rewind prior to the pandemic and look back at our workplace. There'd be one colleague who’d always be filled with energy, giving a high-five handshake when he meets you. There'd be another team member who’d like to keep to herself, but nods when you meet in the hallway. The list goes on, but the bottom line is, right from the start, we all have different communication styles. Many a conflict and misunderstanding between team members take root with the differences in communication styles. In the current situation still peppered with work-from-home offices (thus preventing you from seeing face-to-face), this becomes crucial. It’s therefore important to ensure that what messages you're sending are also being interpreted in the manner you intended when sending them. Knowing how to do this means we have to learn about the four different communication styles as well as how to relate to each one. Director Two things drive a person with this style of communication: The need t...