07/07/2026
Most people lose the conversation before they ever say a word.
The strongest communicators aren't always the loudest.
They're the most observant.
Before you respond...
Before you persuade...
Before you lead...
Listen.
Every conversation provides clues about how the other person thinks, communicates, and makes decisions.
One of my favorite questions is incredibly simple:
"How was your weekend?"
I'm not asking because I need to know what they did.
I'm listening to how they answer.
Here's what I often hear:
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Eagle
"It was good."
Short.
Direct.
Results focused.
π¦ Parrot
"It was amazing! We went here, met these people, then this happened..."
High energy.
Story driven.
Relationship oriented.
ποΈ Dove
"It was really meaningful. I loved spending time with family and seeing everyone together."
Emotion.
Connection.
People first.
π¦ Owl
"It was a great event. About 200 people attended, there were 20 vendors, and everything was well organized."
Facts.
Details.
Analysis.
None of these responses are better than the others.
They're simply different.
Great leaders don't expect everyone to communicate like they do.
They adapt.
Think of communication like boxing.
If you throw the first punch before understanding the person in front of you, you'll often miss.
Instead...
βοΈ Observe.
βοΈ Listen.
βοΈ Let them reveal their communication style.
Then respond in a way that connects with them.
That's not manipulation.
That's emotional intelligence.
The best communicators don't force conversations.
They create understanding.
What's one question you ask that helps you understand people better?
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