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The Style Match Playbook
Flex Your Communication
Potpourri
Say the Magic Words
100

Reserved, logical, low on emotional responsiveness, and wants accurate facts.

Who is the Controller?

100

For a Talker, connect like this.

What is connecting on a personal basis?

100

Adapting starts by naming this about yourself.

 What is your behavior style?

100

Successful selling relates to skills and ______.

What are beliefs?

100

Words like “trust,” “care,” and “comfortable” help this style feel safe, because they’re motivated by teamwork and long-term relationships.

Who is the Supporter?

200

Impatient, driven, pressed for time, and results oriented.

Who is the Doer?

200

For a Doer, do this right away.

What is getting to the point quickly?

200

The activity asks you to identify the style that is hardest to communicate with.

What is the style you find most difficult to communicate with?

200

 Sales success has more to do with internal factors like self‑beliefs, values, and your view of your own ______.

What are abilities?

200

When you emphasize “accuracy,” “documentation,” and “standards,” you’re speaking directly to this risk-minimizing, structure-loving style.

Who is the Controller?

300

Easy-going, steady, dependable, and wants detailed information. Hesitant to try new products.

Who is the Supporter?

300

For a Controller, bring this kind of backup.



What is providing data, facts, details and studies?

300

The goal of adapting is to communicate more _____.

 What is effectively?

300

This activity helps you identify a customer’s needs, set clear objectives, and tailor your approach before ever picking up the phone.

What is planning your calls or pre-call planning?

300

This style lights up when they hear words like “opportunity,” “exciting,” “connect,” “experience,” and “energy,” because they’re motivated by recognition, connection, and new possibilities.

Who is the Talker?

400

Outgoing, friendly, approachable, and people-oriented.

Who is the Talker?

400

For a Supporter, listen for these two things.

What are fears and concerns?

400

What are the 4 Traits of Success 

What is Strong Goal Clarity, High Achievement Drive, Healthy Emotional Intelligence, Excellent Social Skills

400

Which behavior style is the most dominant on the Direct Sales Team? 

Who is the Talker? 

400

“Results,” “fast,” and “productivity” are music to this style’s ears because they’re motivated by achievement, efficiency, and winning outcomes.

Who is the Doer?

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