When it comes to communication you know who, you know what – hopefully you know why. The only question that remains is, do you know how?
In the rapid pace of the workplace roughly 90% of all interactions are unplanned with very little structure. However the results of your interactions are what directly increase or decrease the likelihood of your success.
Just because most interactions are unplanned, does not mean that you cannot still act on purpose.
Preparation, knowledge and awareness are key.
You control only one side of any interaction. You control your actions, words and decisions. In order to exercise any self-control in communication you must first know about and be aware of how you come across to others in communication.
- 70% of how you communicate with the world is learned behavior – in other words, you can adapt and (good news for many of us) change based on the situation.
- 30% of how you communicate is hard-wired into you – these are the communication traits that you hold that are beyond your control.
Most people know that they have communication traits and preferences. What isn’t always known is that these traits and preferences are obvious to other people and they contribute to the specific communication successes and gaps that we have with others.
The struggle that comes with communication style profiles is that while most can identify “who” a person is and how they prefer to communicate, few profiles can describe how a person is able to communicate and relate to others. For this you need a profile that is able to analyze not only a individuals “primary” – or hardwired profile but also, how they are adapting in their current environment and perhaps most importantly, how they are most likely being perceived.
In the world of leadership, sales and service – Perception IS reality.
For this type of reliable profiling we turn to The Forte Institute. Backed by over 40 years of research and running at a 90+% accuracy rating we can generate reports that paint a picture of all three of these important communication variables. Who you are, how you adapt and communicate with others and how others perceive you.
Want to know your Forte Communication Style Profile? CLICK HERE for the Free Report.
There is a big difference between having the most desirable hardwired preferences and having the ability to be agile and effective in communications with others.
How are you most likely being perceived?
Find out HERE – in a survey that will take you 5 minutes or less you can find out.
-Natalie Peterson MS, CSCS, RYT
Natalie is a naturally positive and energetic coach, speaker and transformational leadership development expert. She believes in a few simple truths when it comes to making things happen in your life. It starts with owning, knowing and developing who you are and continues with making sure that you are as healthy as possible in mind, body & soul. Natalie has a natural ability to see the best in people and to help bring that out in them. She would love to do the same for you.
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