Game Changing Conversations
Game changers have something most people don’t…highly effective communication skills that grow existing accounts, close new deals and allows them to work seamlessly with their team.
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Game Changing Conversations
Episode 43: Stop Taking Things So Personal…It’s Impacting Your Results
Have you ever worked with a client or colleague who absolutely cannot take feedback well?
You know the type….
You’re working on a project together and when you give recommendations or thoughts to help improve things…you either hear crickets or see a defensive posture from the other person.
It’s SO HARD to work with people who have a hard time receiving feedback, especially when the feedback is necessary to move things forward, sell the thing, seal a deal, etc.
When you find you’re working with tough personalities, my advice is to pause and identify the TYPE of communication style of your colleague or client. It’s highly likely there’s a gap in your communication styles.
(D)Dominant types are extroverted yet task-focused, results-oriented and to-the-point.
(i)Influencer types are extroverted yet people-focused, positive, energetic and to-the-point.
(S)Steady-Relator types are introverted yet people-focused, collaborative, indecisive at times and need time to make decisions.
(C)Conscientious types are introverted yet task-focused, non-emotional, data driven and need lots of information to make decisions.
Now that you know who you’re talking to…consider trying one of these two approaches….
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