Describe the advantages and disadvantages of your dominant communication style.

My scores from the self-assessment are 11 - Driver, 8 - Amiable, 8 - Analytical and 14 - Expressive. My dominant communication style according to the assessment is "Expressive". They are very open and expressive - both verbally and nonverbally, meaning that people in this style tend to be open books. They will tell you anything you want to know, at any time. They are usually the people telling a joke, having fun and enjoying whatever situation they may find themselves in. They have no problem speaking their mind, which if they are not careful, can get them into some sticky situations. Because of their upfront, tell you everything kind of style, they can be overwhelming at times to others who don't share their interests. They are excellent promoters and can get others on board with their enthusiasm.

Advantages/Disadvantages

• Enthusiastic, Fast Paced, Engaged

Advantage - Enthusiasm, adaptability, and fast pace are seen as key characteristics of the Expressive style. The Expressive-style person appears to be engaged, future-focused, holistic thinking, a motivator of others, and direct and open regardless of the situation. Expressive-style people prefer approaching problems with a team effort, in which they prefer to be in the spotlight.

• Assertive, Outspoken, Opinionated

Advantage -Expressive-style behavior is perceived as assertive, outspoken and resourceful: an intuition-oriented person who will usually emphasize interaction and involvement with others when working toward a goal.

• High Impact, Intense

Advantage-Expressive-style people thrive in a lively and stimulating work environment. They tend to gravitate toward ambitious and highly visible projects. People generally respond well to their outgoing and socially active approach toward any project they undertake.

Disadvantage -They can become dramatic and may play to the crowd a bit too often. The Expressive style is a high impact style that usually elicits an intense response from most people.

• Energetic, Resourceful, Creative

Advantage-The Expressive leadership style is characterized as energetic, resourceful and creative. Expressive-style people are highly engaging in rallying colleagues to support a task. They are supportive and collaborative, particularly when their goal is at stake. Masterful at making connections between events, people, and situations, they communicate insights quickly and passionately.

Disadvantage -Expressive-style people can however easily lose interest in a project if it no longer appeals to them.

• High Visibility, No Routine

Disadvantage-Leadership is premised on influence and persuasion rather than on position, power or tight controls. The value placed on motivation and persuasion, constitute an important aspect of the Expressive style. However, quite frequently, he or she will focus on highly visible tasks to the exclusion of the day-to-day routine work in order to gain recognition and advancement.

• Impatient

Disadvantage -Expressive-style people prefer to be a team leader whenever possible.Expressive people may however be perceived as impatient and unreasonable when under pressure, especially when other do not follow or have objections against their ideas and pace.

Question:

Give an example of something you would like to change in how you communicate with others based on this assessment.