Communication style
The Connector
You make people feel heard, and they open up to you.
Connectors lead with people. You read the room, you notice how others feel, and conversations with you feel safe. Teams trust you because you look after them.
WarmEmpatheticGood listenerTeam-first
Under pressure
The same care can soften what you actually need, so you hint instead of asking, or agree to keep the peace and regret it later.
What to practise
Direct asks
Say what you need in one plain sentence.
Holding the line
Stay kind and stay put when someone pushes.
Setting expectations
Clear beats soft when the stakes are real.
Disagreeing out loud
Name the concern now, not after the meeting.
Find your style
Insight7 asks you five quick questions and names your style, then builds a practice plan around it: short lessons, speaking games, and roleplays of the conversations you’re dreading.