There are many types of communication styles used in the workplace. Choose what you think is your leadership style: north, south, east, or west. Click The Leadership Compass Self-Assessmentlink for details.

South - Empathy Checks When organizing, the first thing I think about is how does the group feel about the project/ event? O I understand people need to be well informed before making 0 decisions. I like to listen to everyone's opnion and intergrate their ideas into the plans. I am a social person and use professional relationships to accomplish tasks at hand. O I am supportive of my fellow organization members and co- workers. I take people's feedback into high consideration. 0 I trust my gut feelings. I believe my emotions and perspectives are to be regarded as O truth. I am a team player. O For the most part, I do not like to be in competition with others. O I live in the now, I focus on today. Some of my catchphrases include "Is that right?" and "Is this fair?"East - Vision Checks When organizing, the first thing I think about is what is the vision of the project/ event? I focus on the big picture of things. I am innovative and like to think outside the box. O My ideas/plans are often based on the future. 0 I often think about how my choices will play out in the future. Before committing to do something, I need to understand the O underlining process. I like to connect the dots (metaphorically speaking). I am most often the problem solver in the group. I like to create my own paths and discover new ways of doing things I appreciate having enough information to make informed O decisions. Some of my catchphrases include "What are my options?," "What are the possibilities?," and "I imagine..."