Communication styles
I tend to focus on tasks to be done and prefer hands on experiences and activities
What is a "hands-on" communicator
Listening with an expressionless look on face, an occasional nod of the head, and occasional verbal such as “Uh, huh” (Especially true on the phone)
What is "passive" listening
This can both cause and remedy conflict.
Communication
This is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you.
Emotional intelligence (EI)
I tend to try things by trial and error and explore practical uses for ideas and theories
What is an "explorer" style communicator
When individuals hear what they want to hear and don’t hear what they want to hear while listening.
What is "selective" listening
When there are limited resources, this will certainly generate conflict.
Competition
This is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions.
Self-Awareness
I tend to base views and opinions on feelings and enjoy the freedom to toss around ideas.
What is a "free thinker" communication style
More engaged listening with some eye contact, interested looks, and sincere facial expressions
What is "attentive" listening
Whenever company policies are changed, inconsistently applied, or nonexistent, misunderstandings are likely to occur.
Inconsistency
This means taking responsibility for your own actions and doing things as well as you can.
Self-Management
I tend to enjoy listening to a logical presentation of ideas and like to think about and analyze problems using structure and organization
What is a "thinker" communication style
Listening that involved encouraging, paraphrasing, mirroring and effective pauses.
What is "active" listening
Individuals are individuals, and they differ in many ways.
Diversity
This gives you the ability to understand and respond to the needs of others.
Social Awareness