Someone does something that really bothers you, but you’d rather pull your own teeth out than have a confrontation… so you just stay quiet. Or maybe your family is so damn aggressive that you find it easier to hide in the shadows instead of “rocking the boat”. 

If you weren’t properly taught how to advocate for your own wants, needs, and opinions [spoiler: none of us were], it’s likely that you find yourself falling into one of the less-than-effective communication styles. Research has shown that there are four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive (a fan fave), and assertive. Twenty points if you can figure out which one is most effective. Yup, Assertive.

But, if you’re like most, you probably dip your toes in a bit of the other three. And, you certainly are not alone. In this episode, part one of two, I take a deep dive into the Passive and the Aggressive communication styles. I cover off what they typically sound like, what their go-to tactics are, what to do if you communicate this way, and what to do if you’re engaging with someone who employs one of these styles. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy as I spell out specific verbiage and phrases you can use… like, yesterday.

This pod explores:

• Understanding where a Passive Communication Style typically stems from and why it’s not always a bad thing
• How to mitigate the eventual eruptions (hello, volcano!) that a Passive Communication often leads to
• The sneaky way Aggressive Communication can show up (and what to do about it)
• The absolute #1 priority if you are dealing with an extreme Aggressive Communicator (it’s non-negotiable, y’all)

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• #304: Dealing With Confrontation (When You Hate Confrontation)
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• #429: [Dial An Expert] Emotional Intelligence And Relationship Communication With Dr. Shyamala Kiru
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• Alvernia University Article: 4 Types of Communication Styles
• BetterHelp Article: What To Do When You Recognize Passive Behavior In Yourself Or Others
• Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown

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