Conversational Styles & Challenges

The Motivator Personality

CONVERSATIONAL STYLE:
  • Animated; talkative.

  • Likes to play with ideas.

  • Will support the opinions of others. (Remember that their opinions are fluid and can change quickly.)
CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATING WITH THE MOTIVATOR STYLE:
  • Keeping them focused, practical and organized.

  • Their impulsiveness.

  • Making sure they absorb key information.

When communicating with the Motivator personality, it is important to achieve your objectives without being too controlling of the conversation in the process. Keeping a sense of humor and an attitude of flexibility are keys to relating with this personality. They will be inclined to make quick decisions—and want you to respond. You must find a way to make sure they understand the decisions they are making without bogging them down in details. It is not only important to organize a game plan, but also to give them room for input regarding that plan. Motivators want to hear what you have done for others. When they attempt to make impulsive decisions, it is important for advisers to be persuasive, but not confrontational in their response. Friendliness, open-mindedness and frequent contact are important in relating to the Motivator.

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