TALK2ME is a communication system that was created by Dr. Dennis O'Grady to promote effective communication in the workplace as well as with couples. The TALK2ME communication system identifies two different types of communication styles that people use. One communicator style is the Empathizer communicator type or E-type. Individuals who are E-type communicators are often criticized by Instigator communicator types or I-types for being too sensitive. Instigator communicator types are often criticized by E-types for being too insensitive and I-types share their opinions while E-types talk using their emotions. I-types are more likely than E-types to be in leadership positions. Neither communicator type is "good" or "bad", they each have their strengths. When individuals know which talk type they use they are better able to avoid breakdowns in communication. TALK TO ME: Communication Moves to Get Along With Anyone was written by Dr. Dennis O'Grady and covers the TALK2ME© communication system in depth. The book received the 2008 Axiom Business Book Award Silver Medal.
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