There are four different types of communication styles. Learn how you you can identify them in yourself and others to communicate more successfully.

The four communication styles are passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. Learning how to communicate with people of all styles is crucial for the workplace.

Here are four communication archetypes that lead to conflict in the workplace: The Authority. People who fit the authority archetype are often driven and goal-oriented.

Changing our email style to be closer to the styles of others reveals better communication—and ultimately, understanding of others.