Communicating With the Power (Direct) Style
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of effective communication and improve how well their messages are received. All leaders can benefit from this course.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
2 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Diagnose Needs
- Focuses on Results through People
- Matches Style to Needs
- Practices Self-Awareness
Course Overview
Social scientists categorize people into four major personality styles; Power, Passion, People, and Precise. During this course, you will examine how to ideally communicate with someone with the Power perspective. Through adjustments in your approach, you can reduce tension and increase effectiveness when working with this personality.
Completing this course will help you:
- Recognize Power style’s needs and adjust your style based on their needs
- Identify methods to manage tension or conflict effectively with someone with a Power personality preference
This course is part of the complete 4P Personality Styles communication training program. To explore all four styles together, see the full communication training course for managers.
Learning Path
Session 1 - Communication Strategies for the Power Personality
In this session, we will explore how to ideally connect and relate to someone with a Power personality. We will focus on methods of communication, factors that motivate, and perceptions of the Power style.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - Managing Tension with the Power Personality
In this session, we will examine how the Power personality reacts to tension or conflict as their back-up behavior. We will discuss how the Power personality escalates through their Z conflict pattern as well as methods for de-escalating tension.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Diagnose Needs
- Focuses on Results through People
- Matches Style to Needs
- Practices Self-Awareness
For working with collaborative, empathy-driven communicators, see Communication from the People Perspective.
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Power communication style?
The Power style describes people who are direct, decisive, and results-driven. They want the short version, decide fast, and can come across as blunt or impatient to colleagues who need more context or time.
How do you communicate with a Power-style person?
Lead with the conclusion, keep it brief, and show you have already weighed the options. When you need a decision, offer two or three clear choices, and if you bring a problem, bring a proposed solution with it.
How does a Power personality handle conflict?
They tend to escalate fast and can become domineering under pressure, which is their back-up behavior. The course covers the Z conflict pattern for the Power style and gives managers de-escalation techniques for charged conversations.
How long is the course?
Two weekly live sessions of about an hour each, one on connecting with and motivating the Power style, one on managing tension with it.
Is this part of a bigger program?
Yes, one of four style-specific courses in the 4P Series. Take this one for the Power style, or the full four-week 4P Personality Styles course for all four styles with an assessment and coaching.
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