communication with personality tyes
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Communicating with Different Personality Types
By Shawn Beach
"Although a single widely accepted definition of personality does not exist, personality type refers to the psychological classification of different types of individuals. It involves a pattern or global operation of mental systems."
-Richard C. EmanuelProfessor of Communications, Alabama State University
Four Major Personality Types
● Helpful Nurturers ● Creative Idealists● Cerebral Realist ● Strategic Directors
Idealist
Nurturer
Realist
Director
Idealist
Tips for Idealist Students
● Study In Groups● Look for the Human Element● Look for connections
Western Nevada College
Nurturer
Communicating with a Nurturer
● Show appreciation for all that they do for others. ● Mention how much you appreciate them as colleagues. ● Ask if they feel okay about their role in a group or task. ● Meet regularly to check-in, maintain good working
relationship.
Ni, Preston. Communication Success with Four Personality Types. p. 10
Realist
Communicating with a Realist
● Use direct and clear communication● Focus on the bottom line ● Limit speculation
McIntosh, P., & Luecke, R. (2008).Interpersonal communication skills in the workplace, second edition (2nd ed.) p. 60
Director
Communicating with a Director
● Get to the point quickly● Minimize small talk● Focus on results to be achieved● Make direct eye contact
Smith, Kate. "Understanding Different Personalities and Communication Styles”
Communicating with Different Personality Types
Works CitedEmanuel, R. C. (2013). Do Certain Personality Types Have a Particular Communication Style? . International journal of social science and humanities,2(1), 22-32.
McIntosh, P., & Luecke, R. (2008).Interpersonal communication skills in the workplace, second edition (2nd ed.). New York: American Management Association.
Ni, P. (2013). Communication Success with Four Personality Types. Los Altos Hills, CA: Preston C. Ni Publications.
Smith, K. (2010). Understanding Different Personalities and Communication Styles.University of Adelaide. Retrieved February 19, 2014, from https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/wellbeing/events/stress_-_personality_styles_5_10_10__RO_.pdf
WNC: Idealists: Intuitive-Feeling. (n.d.).WNC: Idealists: Intuitive-Feeling. Retrieved February 19, 2014, from http://www.wnc.edu/mbti/idealists.php