Every day inside an organization, people filter the exact same message through completely different internal wiring. Human wiring isn’t about personality—it’s about how we’re naturally predisposed to process information, make decisions, and communicate. When we understand these innate patterns, collaboration becomes easier. When we don’t, even well-intentioned interactions can create friction.
Recently, a client who measures higher in the communication wiring preference (what we refer to as a Verbal Processor), experienced this firsthand.
This client thrives on connection, dialogue, and relationship-building. He processed ideas out loud and value the relational aspect of conversation just as much as the content. In group discussions, he naturally gravitate toward elaboration and verbal engagement.
But several colleagues in the room were wired very differently.
Those colleagues had a strong direct communication wiring—task-focused, bottom-line oriented, and efficient with words. Their natural style is to get to the point quickly, often reducing conversation to essential facts and immediate actions.
Although their intention was simply to move the discussion forward, the Verbal Processor felt abruptly cut off. To him, the direct style came across as dismissive, blunt, or even confrontational. The direct-wired colleagues were puzzled by the reaction—they had no idea their efficiency was being interpreted as disrespect.
This moment became a powerful teaching opportunity.
Once everyone stepped back and looked at the situation through the lens of human wiring, the tension dissolved. The Verbal Processor client realized that the brevity wasn’t personal. The Direct-wired colleagues recognized they could soften their delivery and allow a bit more space for the verbal processing that helps someone with high communication feel acknowledged.
The result? A breakthrough in understanding—and a team that now communicates with far greater awareness and effectiveness.
Human wiring explains what’s underneath the way people communicate, make decisions, and even process ideas. When we understand the diverse wiring of our team members, we don’t just avoid unnecessary conflict—we create environments where people can bring their best selves to the conversation.
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