Communication Styles

There are four different styles of communication: Emotive Director Reflective Supporter

Supporter Emotive Reflective Director

Emotive Display spontaneous, uninhibited behavior Displays the personality dimensions described as extroversions Possess a naturally persuasiveness High Sociability and High Dominance

Emotive Type People Jay Leno Rosie O’Donnell Sandra Bullock Larry King Bill Clinton

Director Project serious attitudes Express strong opinions May project indifferences Have aggressive, competitive natures Independent Have great organization High Dominance and Low Sociability

Director Type People Barbara Walters Jesse Ventura Sam Donaldson Bob Dole

Reflective Expresses opinions in discipline and deliberate manner Not in a hurry Usually preoccupied and hard to reach Prefers orderliness Likes agendas, joys reviewing details and making decisions slowly Seeks to achieve perfection Controls emotional expressions Low Sociability and Low Dominance

Reflective Type people Albert Einstein Dr. Joyce Brothers Alan Greenspan Jimmy Carter

Supporter Enjoy being around people Outgoing and very talkative Loves to be part of groups and center of attention High energy and loves to have a great time Like to help people and rather take care of others than themselves High Sociability and Low Dominance

Supportive type people Mary Tyler Moore Meryl Streep Paul Simon Princess Diana