Tone & Volume Matter

Communication is one of the primary keys to healthy relationships. Why are you being mis understood? Why is your message being misinterpreted? Learn why during this week on the Rich Relationships Podcast with Gil&Renée could it be your communication style and method? 

Rich Relatiobships: Communication Style Self-Assessment
On each line, read the 4 choices, and select (by placing a checkmark) the word or phrase that is most descriptive of you. There is no such thing as a ‘best’ style, so do not choose what sounds ‘best’. Choose one per line working from left to right, going across.
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  Characteristics of the Four Styles of Communication Strengths | Growth Areas
Thinkers Are good at putting things in order.Have a talent for analyzing a problem or situationMake objective decisions based on logicTend to be brief and businesslikeValue accuracy and precisenessTreat people fairlyFollow policies and rulesAre sought out for problem solving abilities   | Thinkers Can be overly cautious or too slowMight miss the forest for the treesCan hurt other’s feelingsMight not give enough positive feedbackTheir knack for remembering policy, adhering to policy and attention to detail can cause a Feeler to think the Thinker is looking for things to criticize
Feelers Are good at building rapport and communicating tactfullyConsider the impact on other people when making decisionsHave a talent for empathizing and creating harmonyAre naturally friendly and have a good sense of humorTake an interest in the person behind the jobTreat each person uniquely    | Feelers Overly personalize situationsRelationships can cloud judgmentMight overlook important detailsLack of planning can cause disorganizationMay spend too much time socializingAsk a feeler “how are you” and they will tell you more than you ever wanted to know.          Strengths | Growth Areas
Directors Are resourceful, determined, practical and down-to-earthHave a talent for getting things doneMake decisions quickly based on facts and past experienceFocus on actions, results and rewardsLike to get to the “bottom line” or “cut to the chase”Enjoy the present momentWork steadily with a realistic idea of how long it will take.     | Directors ImpulsiveCompetitiveAggressiveImpatientDisregard long-term consequences of actions/decisionsUnder stress may alienate othersMay be poor listeners often interruptMight create ‘messes’ for others to ‘clean up”
Intuitors Are visionary, seem to see into the future and are good, long-range plannersLove to learn new skillsHave great imaginationsFocus on how things can be improvedAre able to identify creative solutions and fresh and novel approaches          | Intuitors Absent-minded” scatteredLong on vision, short on actionAvoid nitty-gritty, hates phone coverageHard to readMay come across as ‘superior’, arrogant, or condescendingMay not follow-through on tasksMay procrastinate.           
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