Organizer:

RVSHRM

Event Type:

Meeting

Why Good People Misread Each Other at Work: Communication Patterns That Create Frustration, Conflict & Disengagement. 

Have you ever wondered why you instantly connect with some people while others seem more difficult to understand? Why do some workplace interactions flow naturally while others create frustration, tension, or miscommunication?

This interactive session explores how behavioral styles influence communication, collaboration, leadership, and workplace relationships. Through discussions, group activities, and practical workplace examples, participants will gain insight into how different styles affect trust, feedback, teamwork, and conflict.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and better understand the people they work with every day.

Learning Objectives:

• How to recognize your own behavioral tendencies and communication style

• Observable clues that help decode the communication styles of others

• Practical strategies to improve collaboration, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen workplace relationships

Jennifer Leake, CMC^®, is the founder of Assessment Pros and creator of the Best Job Ever^® Playbook, a practical framework that aligns hiring, engagement, and leadership to improve organizational performance and the employee experience.

With more than 30 years of experience, Jennifer works with HR professionals, executives, and frontline leaders to reduce turnover, strengthen engagement, and create clearer, more effective workplace systems. Her areas of focus include emotional intelligence, leadership development, hiring systems, employee engagement, and behavioral assessments.

Known for her conversational and practical style, Jennifer helps organizations turn people challenges into actionable strategies that improve communication, leadership, and workplace culture. She regularly partners with SHRM chapters, HR associations, and organizations across a wide range of industries.

Certified for 1.0 General credit SHRM & HRCI

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