Great Communicators

Great communicators find security, comfort, and protection in communication.
 To them it is the one light on a very dark road. The key to an unknown future.
The way to minimize risk and mitigate danger.
 Great communicators not only give great communication, they want it in return.
Refuse to communicate with great communicators and you will see their frustration spike. Withhold information from great communicators and they will forge ahead and go around you to get what they need.
 Ask great communicators to complete this sentence: “I communicate because it _________________________.”
 You may get different answers yet underneath all the replies will be the connection between security and communication.

 All humans supposedly have some need for security — whether they are consciously aware of it or not. How they meet that need varies.
 Some fill that need more through introspection and less expression. Others find it through great communication.
  Alas the ever present people skills struggle between introverts and extroverts

. What People Skills Lessons to Learn From This?
 Be very self-aware of how you fill your need for security.
 Whether it’s through deep introspection or great communication, the need can also make you inflexible.
 Every relationship — at work and home — requires flexibility and adaptation to others’ needs.
 Leaders, be aware of the security need of those you lead.
  Great leadership communication anticipates and meets the needs of many to engage all. In teamwork, understand the security needs of your teammates.

 Your collaboration will soar when you understand what makes each person feel secure enough to takes necessary risks. -