Behavioral & Learning Styles

How we each learn and act is so individually unique. Sometimes we see problems with others based on our perception of ourselves. Learning the 4 behavioral styles can bridge communication gaps, redirect established conflicts, and increase teamwork.

Here are the 4 styles.

Amiable THRIVES on relationships, feelings DESIRES security and harmony MOTIVATED by appreciation WORK STYLE: • enjoys 1-1 conversations • asks many questions • changes reluctantly • dislikes conflict • under stress will submit • Asks, “How does this relate to me?” • Time oriented to past, present, or future AREA OF TENSION:   Conflict AREA OF GROWTH:   Initiating	Expressive THRIVES upon new ideas, variety DESIRES freedom and to be liked MOTIVATED by recognition WORK STYLE: • friendly and outgoing • likes to talk and sell ideas • spontaneous and impulsive • risk-taker • under stress will confront • Asks, “How do we make this happen?” • Time oriented to the future AREA OF TENSION:  Rejection AREA OF GROWTH:  Organizing
Analyzer THRIVES upon data, facts, details DESIRES high standards and accuracy MOTIVATED by organization WORK STYLE: • detailed • focused and serious • cautious • problem-solver • under stress will withdraw • Asks, “How does this work?”  “Why?” • Time oriented to the past AREA OF TENSION:  Being Wrong AREA OF GROWTH:  Taking a Position	Driver THRIVES upon results, power, challenge DESIRES action, change, fast pace MOTIVATED by money, power WORK STYLE: • decisive • self-reliant • wants results now • prefers being in control • under stress will tell you what to do • Asks, “What and by when?” • Time oriented to present, NOW! AREA OF TENSION:   Loss of Control AREA OF GROWTH:   Listening

 

We use an assessment plus interactive activities so that every individual can see how much they operate from each style.  Then, we can assist you to identify why current communication difficulties exist and learn how to modify your approach with different styles for communication that works.

 

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