ABSTRACT
Communication sounds like a simple task that should occur naturally. However, this natural art does not come easily for everyone. In addition, the same can be said for collaboration through communication. Whereas some people appear to work together and communicate easily, others require more deliberate eff orts. Building this collaborating alliance through teamwork requires energy. Successful collaboration requires us to have self-awareness. We need to know our strengths and weaknesses and the potential impact they have on others. In addition, we need to know and understand our communication style. Self-awareness of our communication style and behavior is an important step in understanding how we present ourselves to others. To understand how people communicate, we must understand some of the diff erent communication styles.
