Business >
Training
The Four Personality Types - How to Communicate With All of Them
Author: Jonathan FarringtonSometimes we get on instantly with other people, occasionally theres a clash. Changing your behaviour to suit different individuals is perfectly normal. It doesnt change you as an individual, nor is it manipulative.
What you are sounds so loudly in my ears that I cannot hear what you say.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Influencing the Driver:
Present your ideas in ways that boost the persons prestige. Genuine praise can work wonders. Use power words such as: best, biggest, unique, powerful, fast, money, first. Go for a decision, quickly and often.
Influencing the Analytical:
Like the Driver, this personality is strongly independent. Dont rush things plan to give the person plenty of breathing space and thinking time. If your suggestions stack up, the person will come round to your way of thinking. Putting everything in writing (along with lots of juicy statistics) can be worthy idea. Above all, dont even think about misleading this type of person it will be spotted instantly.
Power words that work well include: proof, evidence, facts and figures, research, logic, tired and tested, safe, reason.
Influencing the Amiable:
Amiables often have a long record of poor decisions. They are, therefore, suspicious and unhurried to accept new ideas. Take your time; nurture the relationship and work hard to gain their trust. Be prepared to provide ample proof and guarantees that your ideas will pay off.
Power words, that work well include: security, safety, guaranteed, reliable, popular, tried and tested, fail-safe, proven.
Influencing the Expressive:
Expressives like to be liked and appreciated. They need individuals around them and are anxious to develop and maintain relationships. Be prepared to steer and control the conversation.
Power words that work well include: fun, appreciate, enjoy, convenient, trouble-free, and inexpensive.
Summary:
First of all it is necessary to recognise that, there is no best style. Merrill and Reid found that around 25% of the adult population belonged to each
Social Style. They also found individuals from each Social Style at all levels within organisations.
The third dimension and the key to using Social Styles is versatility. Statistically around a quarter of the population has a similar Social Style to yours and so you will find that you are naturally comfortable with them.
Some individuals are naturally very versatile and are able to adapt easily to the needs of other people; others are less so. By developing your versatility skills, you will be able to relate effectively with a greater number of people.
To learn more about Social Styles, please go here:
How To Identify And Use Your Social Style
Copyright 2006 Jonathan Farrington. All rights reserved
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/training-articles/the-four-personality-types-how-to-communicate-with-all-of-them-81754.html
About the Author:Jonathan Farrington is the Managing Partner of The jfa Group http://www.thejfagroup.com. To find out more about the author, read his latest articles or to subscribe to his newsletter, visit: http://www.jonathanfarrington.com You can now also read his weekly blog for dedicated sales professionals: http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk
|
|
Keywords:
people work social words style