When we stop and think about the importance of our communication with others and how it affects not only them but ourselves, what crosses your mind? Do you think about your facial expressions? What about your voice or body posture?

We’re guessing that communication intelligence doesn’t come to mind right away. But what if we told you there are seven known communication styles. These are known as: producer, responder, mover, shaper, contemplator, doer, and influencer. Have you ever heard of these?

How to communicate properly is vital to not only your work relationships, but life relationships. Creating a safe environment for others in the workplace can help them feel as though they matter, their voice matters and the atmosphere can change the whole layout all the way down to day-to-day operations. With this comes being predictable in your communication toward others. You build trust and a rapport when others can know what to expect from you. Do you react quickly, or do you take some time to think through the situation before responding so you are able to communicate in a proficient way to convey you are a trusted source.

Effective communication is key when in any position of leadership. Leadership is an important piece to any company. Whether you are a sole entrepreneur communicating with customers and clients or management for a company. Your leadership can navigate the ship in the direction it is supposed to go. Setting the tone and pace not only for yourself but all the work relationships surrounding you.

Understanding others, where they are coming from, what they truly mean and being able to not react helps grow trust. How your communication is being broken down is also crucial. This is where listening comes in and is a vital practice for building long lasting relationships. The more we listen to others, the more we can appreciate them.

Have you struggled with any of the above? Or maybe you haven’t heard of the seven ways we all communicate.

There is hope.

We can all better practice and improve our communication style, reaching more people in a better understood way. Want to know and understand your communication style? At Life Languages we are here to help you better your communication and know your communication style. We offer two different profiles, the Professional Profile or Personal Profile. This can help you understand how to nurture your work and life relationships in ways you may not have known or recognized before.

The profile you take with Life Languages is both descriptive and prescriptive. Meaning, we not only share with you what your communication style is but how you can better utilize it in your everyday life. The Personal Profile helps you to understand how you process incoming and outgoing communications. The Professional Profile takes a more in depth look at your communication style and life languages, to help you succeed in your professional life.

Here is a testimonial from a recent client:

“I really like Life Languages and I use it all the time with our Coaching and Training business. I love seeing people's eyes light up when they understand themself more through the tool and the way that they quickly grasp the 7 Life Languages. It has been an invaluable tool for us, and we appreciate using it immensely.” - Scott E.