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The 6 Chairs of Communication

Workplace Examples & Actions (Adapted from Louise Evans)

Judging Chair
When: Blaming, interrupting, or criticizing others’ ideas harshly.
Example:
An employee shares an idea and you say, “That will never work. You always suggest unrealistic things.”
Action:
Pause before speaking; ask yourself, “Do I have all the facts?” Reframe criticism into a constructive
suggestion.
Fearing Chair
When: Feeling threatened, taking feedback personally, or avoiding responsibility.
Example:
You receive feedback and think, “I’m terrible at this. I shouldn’t speak up again.”
Action:
Write down your thoughts before a tough conversation; remind yourself feedback is about improvement; ask
clarifying questions.
Wanting Chair
When: Thinking only about your needs (“I need credit,” “I want this over”).
Example:
In a meeting, you say, “Let’s wrap this quickly. I have my own work to finish.”
Action:
Shift mindset to team-first; ask, “How does this affect others?” Take 2 minutes to understand colleagues’
viewpoints.
Waiting Chair
When: Listening patiently but not taking action.
Example:
You listen to a colleague vent about a project without interrupting, just nodding and waiting.
Action:
Create safe space; after listening, say: “I hear you. Would you like me to respond now?” Combine with
Detecting or Connecting for action.
Detecting Chair
When: Being curious, asking questions, analyzing deeper issues.
Example:
You ask, “Why do you think this issue keeps coming up? What might we be missing?”
Action:
Continue asking why, what if, and how; practice active listening; use in problem■solving or coaching
sessions.
Connecting Chair
When: Showing empathy, support, and mutual respect.
Example:
A teammate says they’re stressed. You respond, “That sounds tough. Let’s see how we can prioritize this
together.”
Action:
Say things like “I understand,” “That must be hard.” Offer help or ask: “How can I support you right now?”
Use regularly in leadership or team■building.

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