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Understanding Communication Styles in DNA Behavior

The four primary communication styles identified through DNA Behavior's behavioral insights—Take Charge, Outgoing, Patient, and Planned.

The 4 Primary Communication Styles

Our Communication insights are based on a participant’s top four T-scores from the DNA Discovery Process, revealing powerful behavioral cues that enhance engagement and performance. Research shows that the dominant style among these four reflects how a person naturally expresses themselves, responds to others, and prefers to process information. Here’s a quick guide:

1. Take Charge

Strengths: Direct, candid, goal-oriented
Challenges: Can be too forceful or abrupt
What They Want: Options, clear outcomes, and the bottom line

How to Engage:

  • Be concise and skip the small talk

  • Provide bullet points and clear options

  • Focus on goals and results

  • Recognize their influence and leadership

2. Outgoing

Strengths: Open, enthusiastic, expressive
Challenges: May overshare or lose focus
What They Want: Energy, connections, big-picture ideas

How to Engage:

  • Keep the tone upbeat and meetings relaxed

  • Use visuals and stories

  • Talk about lifestyle benefits and shared values

  • Make decisions collaboratively

3. Patient

Strengths: Empathetic, calm, supportive
Challenges: May avoid conflict or over compromise
What They Want: Stability, trust, emotional connection

How to Engage:

  • Speak gently and allow space to process

  • Show empathy and care

  • Provide step-by-step guidance

  • Build rapport through personal connection

4. Planned

Strengths: Analytical, precise, detail-oriented
Challenges: Can be overly serious or slow to decide
What They Want: Facts, structure, data-backed conclusions

How to Engage:

  • Offer well-researched insights

  • Keep discussions organized and practical

  • Avoid vague ideas—get specific

  • Be transparent and consistent

Apply These Insights Daily

Understanding and adapting to someone’s communication style increases the likelihood of meaningful, effective interactions. Whether you’re facilitating a meeting or nurturing a client relationship, use this guide to communicate in a way that truly resonates.

📥 Download the DNA Unlocking Relationship Guide (PDF) for in-depth tips and examples for each communication style.