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Which Internal Comms Pro Are You?

What word best describes your work ethic?

When you are working on a team,  
what's your usual role?

There’s a team member who hasn’t been pulling their weight, how do you handle the situation?

You and your team just won an award. What do you say in the acceptance speech?

Whatcha listening to during the work day?

You have a grand vision but are about to cut through uncharted waters. You’ve handpicked your team from deserted islands and even plucked some who struggled through the waters of internal communications. You have your sea legs and are ready to take on your next project, but your team is a tad out of sync. [Get them on board](https://cerkl.com/blog/want-your-tech-team-on-board-with-your-idea-think-like-a-pirate) to reach the end of your internal comms strategic plan with more treasure than originally suspected.

The Pirate

You consistently looking to perfect your craft! You yearn to be surrounded by your peers and swap best practices. An avid conference attendee, you prioritize connecting with other internal comms pros to connect more with your audience. Continue being an innovator! Stay ahead of the curve and [utilize these best practices](https://cerkl.com/blog/trip-bourbon-street-taught-internal-comms) to continue to improve your strategic plans.

The Innovator

You are the king/queen of self-improvement. Without it, you know your team will lose motivation. Behind every leader is a diverse team of innovators who shine equally as bright. Keep sending that Monday morning inspirational video, but understanding your leadership style is important as well. To learn more about your leadership style, you can [take this amazing quiz](https://cerkl.com/blog/finding-your-animal-could-help-workplace-harmony) describing your animal type that your whole team is guaranteed to love. It is a great team builder that celebrates each person’s differences and discusses which traits they bring to the table.

The Guru

You take on many positions and tasks, able to throw on whatever hat your team needs for the day. You provide true value to your organization, but feel like you don’t really get the recognition. You’re just like a political campaign advisor, able to deal with any situation thrown at you but work entirely behind the scenes. You are your orgs “can’t-live-without-strategist,” keep up the awesome work! If you’re looking for a little bit more recognition from the higher-ups, you can [utilize these techniques](https://cerkl.com/blog/5-ways-to-show-roi-on-your-communications) to solidify your value in your department.

The Quiet Collaborator

Always overwhelmed with the many positions that you juggle, you feel like you are just holding your department’s head above water. You are constantly treading water through a sea of tactics, and are [attempting to break the cycle](https://cerkl.com/blog/5-ways-to-show-roi-on-your-communications). Not to worry, you’re on your way to positioning yourself as the “can’t-live-without-strategist” that provides true value to your workspace. Focus your efforts on the quickest wins for your company vs. the biggest heartache. Cut down on that lengthy to-do list!

The Life Raft

You’ve always jumped head first into the trenches, shovel in hand. You’re ready to take on a challenge and improve the original plan, but hardly receive recognition. The ‘ribbon cutters’- Exec team and managers- always seem to come out ahead. Don’t fret! You are the ditch digger, the powerhouse behind the operation. [Learn to tell your story](https://cerkl.com/blog/why-history-forgets-the-woman-who-outrode-paul-revere) -as well as the stories of those in the trenches with you.

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Which Internal Comms Pro Are You?

Which Internal Comms Pro Are You?

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