In all aspects of leadership, the single - most crucial factor that impacts its effectiveness is communication. This week we're going to explore communication through the lens of influence of personality types and leadership styles on various steps or phases of the communication cycle. The consideration of leadership style is a bit different from what you may have studied in the past, such as laissez-faire or authoritarian. This week you are going to discover your leadership style based on a preference toward relationship vs. task orientation by using the Blake and Mouton Self-Assessment tool. You will also determine your personality type and its relationship to your interactions during the phases of the communication cycle. Once you've determined each of these for yourself, you will then engage in dialogue with your peers related to how effective communication occurs through this lens. To determine your leadership style, complete the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid at