Are We All Controllers? by Krystal Zellmer

At Personal Mastery we all got the opportunity to learn about the Four Quadrants. We got to see which quadrant we primarily sit in, and how to relate with others who are not in our quadrant of communication.

Controllers are sometimes given a hard time for their communication style, and sometimes it seems as though people do not want to be seen as a "controller." I personally am proud to be a controller, and I can understand that being a controller can sometimes interfere with our need to be liked, but isn't every quadrant really a controller?

Analysts control a situation by having all the information. Supporters control the situation by being the person that people run to when they need something. Promoters can control the situation by being the center of attention. Controllers are straightforward about what they desire and their ability to control the situation. It is the same model of the Four Quadrants with a twist in understanding that everyone likes the feeling of control, and it is okay to share.