In this unit we'll explore your communication style! This is where your personality, preferences, and natural tendencies show up most clearly when you interact with others.

Your communication style isn't just how you speak - it's how you listen, give feedback, handle disagreements, and collaborate in group settings.

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How would your classmates describe your communication style in one word?

Here's the challenge: you communicate from your own perspective, but others receive it through their lens. What feels straightforward to you might feel harsh to them.

Your style that works great with your close friends might be totally wrong for a group project with new classmates.

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Recall a time your message was misunderstood in a group setting—what caused the mix-up?

Let's identify four common communication styles you'll use as a future leader. Direct communicators get straight to the point, value efficiency, and give honest feedback.

This works great with other direct people but can feel blunt or insensitive to those who prefer more relationship-building first.

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Do you tend to jump straight into work or socialize first in group projects?

Collaborative communicators love brainstorming, seek input from everyone, and build group consensus before deciding.

This creates engagement and creative solutions but can frustrate people who just want quick decisions and clear next steps.

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When planning group activities, do you prefer gathering lots of input or deciding quickly?

Supportive communicators prioritize people's feelings, give lots of encouragement, and avoid confrontation when possible.

This builds strong relationships but sometimes important issues get avoided instead of addressed directly.