So far in our focus on Listening, we have reviewed the D-Style’s and the I-Style’s tendencies. This week we’ll review the S-Style’s listening inclinations. [Please note that most people are a combination of two or three styles, but one style is usually the strongest.] Because the S-Style is my strongest, I was interested to see how [...]
It’s not hard to picture a High I-Style person. They have boundless energy and enthusiasm, usually with lots of ideas and the persuasion to go with it. But listening well may not be their strong suit. We’ve looked at how the D-Style tends to listen. This week we’ll review the I-Style’s listening tendencies. My special thanks [...]
It is relatively easy to spot a High D-Style person. Their take-charge approach, along with their strong decisive drive and energy get a lot accomplished. But listening well may not be their strong suit. In fact, listening is often one of their biggest challenges. Remember - the D-Style person: Takes charge Is authoritative Gets things done [...]
I’ve become fascinated with a new subject lately – the skill of Listening. It is a special quality and a priceless gift we offer to another person – to truly Listen to them. In his outstanding book, The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman, he has studied and compiled his famous list of “distinct ways people [...]
