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Discover Your Communication Type

Your communication style explains why some conversations create connection and others fall apart.

Click “next” below to take the free PATHS Assessment and discover how you communicate.

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Instructions: For each item, choose the option that best reflects your natural tendency. Be honest and know that there are no right or wrong answers.

The options for each item are:

0. Not at all me

1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

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P (Peacemaker)

When there’s conflict, I naturally help calm things down.

0. Not at all me

1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I make sure to hear everyone out before I respond or decide.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I frequently avoid confrontation, even if it means giving up what I want.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I’d rather keep the peace than win an argument.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I prefer to share my thoughts indirectly instead of directly.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

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P (Peacemaker) Score

A (Advocate)

When I see something unfair, I feel the need to speak up.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I tend to see things as either right or wrong.

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3. Very much like me

I’m willing to have hard conversations to stand up for what’s right.

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3. Very much like me

I often encourage people who are overlooked or unnoticed.

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3. Very much like me

I’m both clear and caring when I speak up.

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3. Very much like me

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A (Advocate) Score

T (Thinker)

When it comes to decisions, I rely on logic and clear reasoning over emotions.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

In conflict, I notice flaws and prefer factual arguments over emotional ones.

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3. Very much like me

I can set aside my own feelings to focus on facts.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I’m good at explaining complex ideas step by step.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

Others sometimes see me as quiet or guarded until I’m ready to respond.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

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T (Thinker) Score

H (Harbor)

I want people to feel emotionally safe sharing with me.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I pick up on unspoken feelings or tension.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

People often say I’m comforting and supportive.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I’m patient in conversations and give people time to share at their own pace.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I feel more comfortable listening to others than talking about myself.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

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H (Harbor) Score

S (Spark)

I am known for bringing energy and fun to conversations.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I frequently use humor and stories to keep people interested.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I’m naturally open about sharing my feelings.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I enjoy motivating and encouraging others.

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1. A little like me

2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

I often change topics and lose track of the main point in a conversation.

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2. Mostly like me

3. Very much like me

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S (Spark) Score

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