Free Lesson
New Role? Avoid the Communication Style Bias Trap
30 min
Jun 8, 2026 12:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
See how style bias shapes your reputation before your work
People are already judging your competence by how you communicate before you deliver. And that can spread to others.
Assess the style biases of your key stakeholders quickly
Use natural questions and behavioral cues to figure out how the people around you prefer to communicate
Adjust your communication style before someone misjudges you
Walk away with specific adjustments for your first weeks so the impression you make matches the professional you are.
Why this topic matters
While you're focused on your first 90 day deliverables, the people around you are already forming opinions based on your communication style. Those opinions get shared as facts and set faster than you realize. How you communicate in a new role is the first thing people evaluate and the last thing most professionals plan for. This lesson gives you a way to read your new colleagues and adjust early.
