September 21st, 2008
A Person’s Communication Needs Are Found In Their Style
One of the many insights that will help you to use your influence to change your world is blending with communication behavior. And because behavior changes, you must pay some attention in order to notice the changes and respond to them.
Here is an insight to help you communicate more effectively. When you talk with individuals, match your style to their need. Pay close attention, because style is behavior, and behavior changes depending on the situation.
In this model, there are four communication styles that reflect four communication needs. Notice the needs and speak in kind and you speak to the needs and thus strengthen the communication.