A Guide to Thriving Through Change

How different communication styles influence your team’s response to change.*

*This blog is adapted from an article by Insights® Discovery, which you can find HERE.

“They just don’t do well with change.”

Sound familiar? It’s often followed by: “Well, they’ll have to get on board because it's happening.”

Change is inevitable, but how we guide our teams through it can make or break the outcome. Leaders often overlook one key truth: change is a process, not a switch to flip.

Every team member experiences change differently. Some embrace it. Others need time, clarity, or reassurance. And the better you understand these responses, the better you can lead.

Why Communication Style Matters for Thriving Through Change

The Insights Discovery model offers a simple but powerful lens: four “color energies” that represent different communication styles:

🔴 Fiery Red – Bold and action-oriented

🟡 Sunshine Yellow – Social and optimistic

🟢 Earth Green – Calm and people-focused

🔵 Cool Blue – Analytical and precise

These energies shape how individuals react to change. Let’s explore how to support each one during times of transition.

🔴 Fiery Red Energy

Fast-moving, focused, and fearless

People with strong Fiery Red energy are results-driven, assertive, and eager to act. They thrive on clear goals and rapid momentum.

How they handle change:

• Embrace it quickly and push for action

• Set high expectations and lead with confidence

• May overlook emotional impacts or team input

Tips for support: ✔️Encourage them to pause for feedback ✔️Reinforce the value of different perspectives ✔️Balance urgency with empathy

🟡 Sunshine Yellow Energy

Enthusiastic, people-loving, and possibility-minded

Sunshine Yellow types are the team cheerleaders. They bring energy, creativity, and optimism to everything they do.

How they handle change:

• See change as an exciting opportunity

• Uplift others with enthusiasm

• May struggle with follow-through or details

Tips for support: ✔️Provide structure and clarity ✔️Connect their excitement to specific goals ✔️Gently ground their ideas in a practical plan

🟢 Earth Green Energy

Steady, supportive, and harmony-seeking

Earth Green individuals care deeply about how change affects people. They bring emotional intelligence and a calming presence.

How they handle change:

• Focus on maintaining team cohesion

• Offer steady, behind-the-scenes support

• May resist disruption to routines or values

Tips for support: ✔️Create space for their concerns and questions ✔️Reassure them with consistent communication ✔️Encourage a mindset of growth through change

🔵 Cool Blue Energy

Precise, thoughtful, and prepared

Cool Blue folks want the details. They are careful thinkers, planners, and excellent problem-solvers.

How they handle change:

• Approach change with caution and analysis

• Need time to research and process

• May slow down if lacking data or clarity

Tips for support: ✔️Communicate with transparency and logic ✔️Provide time and space for planning ✔️Help them stay flexible as new info emerges

Bringing It All Together

Change isn’t the same for everyone. And since we each have a unique blend of communication preferences, team reactions will vary.

Key takeaway: 🌟The more you understand your team’s natural tendencies, the better you can guide them through change with empathy, intention, and clarity. 🌟

Whether you’re leading with Red’s decisiveness, Yellow’s inspiration, Green’s empathy, or Blue’s precision, each perspective is a strength. And when combined, they create a team that is more resilient, adaptable, and ready to thrive through any change!

If you're interested in diving into your communication style or your team's, contact us at info@amplify-cc.com.

Note: This blog creation was supported by AI.