communication with personality tyes

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