The Commanding Communicator prefers a direct approach when it comes to communication. This communication type is also idea-driven which makes this person a great President or Vice President in Phi Sigma Pi. However, you certainly can take on other leadership positions.
Strengths |
How People Perceive |
|---|---|
| Active and independent | Lacks patience |
| Ambitious and self-confident | Inadvertently inconsiderate |
| Takes charge | Resents not being in charge |
| Responds well to challenges | Likes to have own way |
| Needs personal success | Opinionated |
| Task-oriented | Gets bored if things slow down |
| Sets high personal standards | Dislikes long-term projects |
| Natural leader | Has difficulty being a "follower" |
| Gets things done | Takes setbacks personally |
| Goal-oriented | Needs to be number one |
| Driven | Not a great listener |
When communicating with Commanding Communicators keep these seven things in mind:
- Let them take charge
- Have order and logic in your presentation
- Get to the point as quickly as possible
- Stand your ground confidently
- Give only a few details
- Show benefits to them personally
- Don't promise what you can't deliver
Learn more about the other communication types and how to communicate with them:
