Four Communication Styles that Drive Workplace Success
Empowering teams through communication insight.
Dr. Sherry Stancil is the visionary behind the IntraPersona Matrix (©)—a powerful communication framework designed to transform the way teams work, lead, and connect. With over 20 years of experience in education and communication, Dr. Stancil helps individuals and organizations uncover their strengths by identifying their personal communication style. Through her company, AlignCom, she bridges theory and practice to deliver meaningful, results-driven change in college classrooms and workplaces alike.
Communication drives outcomes. Whether it’s collaboration, leadership, or conflict resolution, the IntraPersona Matrix helps people navigate relationships with clarity and confidence. Our purpose is simple: help individuals understand themselves and one another so teams can thrive.
We integrate the Matrix into organizations and classrooms through interactive workshops, on-demand simulations, and custom reports. From onboarding to team development, our tools make communication strategies tangible, teachable, and transformative.
Every communication style brings something valuable to the table. We don’t box people in—we bring their strengths to light. When we recognize how different styles show up in group dynamics, we empower individuals and leaders to build more intentional and effective environments.
Click the quadrants to learn how each style communicates and contributes to group dynamics.
Your supervisor announces that your remote team is being called back to the office for in-person work starting next week. Tap or click the arrows to see how each style might respond.
Whether it's team misfires, blank stares in meetings, or just figuring out how people actually work together—this is where it starts. The IntraPersona Matrix makes the people stuff make sense.
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