Direct
Direct Example 1
“I’m going to need you to adjust the submission date for the report.”
Direct
Direct Example 2
“It’s not acceptable for you to speak to any of your colleagues like that.”
Direct
Direct Example 3
“You have to do exactly what it says in the instructions.”
Direct
Direct Example 4
“Do not do that again.”
The Direct voice in its dysfunctional version:
Direct
Pressure
Dictate Example 1
“Now you just listen very carefully and then do exactly what I say.”