This lesson helps you reflect on how you communicate with different people, understand why you adapt your style, and recognize the importance of adjusting your communication for better interactions.

• Reflection Activity: Understanding Your Communication Style

  Independently, think about a time you were discussing something with someone. Reflect on the way you communicate—through spoken or written words, body language, tone, and the platforms you use.

  Take a minute to think of two people you communicate with who are different from each other. Name them and brainstorm the following:

  • Who are they?

  • Are they your same age?

  • Do they share a similar background to you?

  • Where are they from?

  • Do they have more or less education or experience than you?

  • Do you communicate differently with each person?

  Now go deeper with these reflection questions, choose at least 3:

  • What are some examples of how you communicate with them differently?

  • How aware are you of your tone, body language, and emotions when communicating with each person?

  • Have you ever changed your communication style during a conversation with either of them? What made you adjust?

  • How does your relationship or history with each person influence the way you interact?

  • Do you feel more comfortable with one person than the other? How does that show up in your communication?

  • What assumptions do you make about each person before you communicate with them?

  • How do power dynamics—age, experience, status, or roles—shape the way you communicate?

  • Why do these differences in communication happen?

  • What would happen if you communicated more or less professionally with them?

  • What strengths and challenges do you notice in your communication style?

  • What is one specific change you could try in your next conversation to make your communication clearer, more respectful, or more effective?

  After reflecting, discuss your insights with someone or write down your answers.
  To show your understanding, record a short video with your responses or write a couple of paragraphs summarizing what you learned.

• Make sure to comment on someone else’s observations.

To continue, return to the Module 2 Opportunity Card.