1. What makes your style unique?
Communication Style
What makes your style unique?
Every person is unique. We generally communicate in four different styles, although usually a dominant style will surface. Each style has value—there is no right or wrong.

2. Why is communication important?
Why is it important for you to know how you communicate?
Why is communication important?
All relationships thrive on understanding.

3.  Most like me  Next most  Somewhat  Least like me
I am:
Direct
Competitive
Assertive
Enthusiastic
Talkative
Impulsive
Loyal
Agreeable
Structured
Organized
Careful
Exacting
Others describe me as:
Impatient
Convincing
Patient
Analytical
I prefer to be given directives with:
No parameters
Lots of freedom
Specifics
All the details
I need:
Constant challenge
People
Stability
Organization
My value to the team is:
Results
Ideas
Harmony
Quality control
My phone style is:
Rushed
Personal/chatty
Warm
Cautious
My listening style is:
Selective
Weak
Excellent
Okay
I am irritated by:
Inefficiency and indecision
Too many details
Pushy people
Mistakes
When angry, I:
Go to the top
Get sarcastic
Give in
Document
I want others to be:
Brief and to the point
Friendly
Fair
Accurate
Totals:
My primary style: My secondary style:

4. LION RABBIT LAMB OWL I am: Direct Competitive Assertive Enthusiastic
Talkative
Impulsive
Loyal
Agreeable
Structured
Organized
Careful
Exacting
Others describe me as:
Impatient
Convincing
Patient
Analytical
I prefer to be given directives with:
No parameters
Lots of freedom
Specifics
All the details
I need:
Constant challenge
People
Stability
Organization
My value to the team is:
Results
Ideas
Harmony
Quality control
My phone style is:
Rushed
Personal/chatty
Warm
Cautious
My listening style is:
Selective
Weak
Excellent
Okay
I am irritated by:
Inefficiency and indecision
Too many details
Pushy people
Mistakes
When angry, I:
Go to the top
Get sarcastic
Give in
Document
I want others to be:
Brief and to the point
Friendly
Fair
Accurate
Totals:

5. Lion You are a possibilities thinker.
In the workplace you may appear rushed and somewhat abrupt, as you want people to get to the point quickly when there is a task to be accomplished.
Lion
You are a possibilities thinker.

6. Rabbit You are very animated, energetic and spontaneous.
In the workplace, you sometimes have difficulty listening to directives or concerns as you are busy talking and developing rapport because of your relationship orientation.
Rabbit
You are very animated, energetic and spontaneous.

7. Lamb You blend well with all the other styles.
In the workplace your main focus is nurturing relationships, and you may have difficulty standing up for yourself, as you avoid conflict whenever possible.
Lamb
You blend well with all the other styles.

8. Owl You are the most private of all the styles.
In the workplace you are often not understood or are misunderstood, because you may be overly concerned with accomplishing an error-free task.
Owl
You are the most private of all the styles.

9. Extrovert
Lion
Rabbit
Owl
Lamb
Task
People
Introvert

10. 1. Name four things that drive you crazy working with people:
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1. Name four things that drive you crazy working with people:
2. Describe your ideal treatment from team members:

11. Which style is most frustrating?
Lion?
Rabbit?
Which style is most frustrating for you to deal with and why?
Owl?
Lamb?

12. 4. How can you modify your style to be more effective?
Lion: Give them options.
Rabbit: Ask about their personal life—reiterate.
Lamb: Be specific and clear—feel them out.
Owl: Slow down—focus on details.