Use your Bene Gesserit VOICE to dominate and control your uninitiated colleagues. Punish those who disobey. THE SPICE MUST FLOW

My first reaction (and now that I’ve sat with it a bit I back the initial impulse) is that I don’t. I understand it’s workplace dependent and being able to read what your colleagues need is a given, but in my workplaces and in my industry, I don’t modulate my approach to different “levels” because I believe it’s important to treat everyone like people first. Those senior to me also just have normal people lives, those junior to me do too. We’re all in a workplace working to the same goal so I firmly believe that I talk with seniors, peers and juniors in the same way. The subject matter changes, of course, and with my work friends I’ll be a lot more colloquial, but overall I think great communication and collaboration comes from being human.

To adjust your tone to different levels of employees, you need to first make sure that you address them differently. This is to show your respect and boundaries for each of them. For senior employees such as your superiors or bosses, you must always show your respect to them. Address them by their positions and titles instead of just their name. For those on the same level as you or are junior employees, you could be more casual and relaxed with them. This is to make them feel that you are just being one of them. This is especially for the junior ones.

-> Speak their language, not yours Tailor your tone to reflect what matters to them. a) With juniors, focus on clarity and guidance b) With peers, emphasize collaboration c) And with seniors, present solutions and insights -> Mirror their communication style Observe and adapt. If they’re concise, keep it brief. If they value details, bring specifics. Matching their style builds rapport effortlessly. -> Adjust intent, not respect Whether addressing an intern or the CEO, keep respect constant. The difference lies in your approach - guide the former, align with the latter, and influence the decision-makers.

The 7 Cs of communication—Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, and Courteous—serve as a valuable guide to modulating communication styles when engaging with seniors, peers, and subordinates in an organization. With Seniors: Keep messages clear, concise, and fact-based. Ensure correctness, logical flow, and completeness while maintaining a courteous tone to show respect. With Peers: Be clear and concise with a collaborative tone. Provide concrete, accurate information, maintaining coherence and completeness, while staying courteous. With Subordinates: Focus on clarity and conciseness. Be concrete and correct, while offering support and empathy. Provide clear expectations and encourage with a more professional tone.