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Character-Based Communication
Thank you for taking the Kendall Life Languages Profile™ (KLLP™). We have no doubt it can help you to
truly understand yourself and others and be more successful in all your communication. By building on the
productive character qualities of your primary and descending Life Languages, and working to overcome
the non-productive ones, you can demonstrate Character-Based Communication. Understanding the LIFE
Languages™ and applying this knowledge can positively and dramatically change your relationships
forever.
Overview of the LIFE Languages™
There are 7 Life Languages divided into three Categories: Emotive, Cognitive, and Kinetic.
Kinetic
Speakers of Kinetic Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first through action
then with their heart or head
Mover
Direct, Assertive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Courageous, and Standard Bearer
Doer
Dedicated, Observant, Diligent, Practical, Efficient, and Responsible
Cognitive
Emotive
Speakers of Emotive Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first heart, then
with their head or actions
Responder
Compassionate, Passionate, Sensitive, Warm, Protective, and Verbal
Influencer
Diplomatic, Optimistic, Relational, Persuasive, and Intuitive
Speakers of Cognitive Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first with their
head then heart or actions
Shaper
Organized, Visionary, Focused, Delegating, Strategic, and Efficient
Contemplator
Inquisitive, Reflective, Sensitive, Peaceful, Calm, and Complex
Producer
Gracious, Thoughtful, Responsible, Philanthropic, and Resourceful
Please carefully consider the following do’s and don’ts as you review your KLLP™.
DO
DON'T
Accept your Languages as unique and special
Compare your Languages to others and feel better or worse
Accept others’ Languages as special to them
Try to change others to only speak your Languages
Recognize each Language is just as valid as another
Criticize the characteristics of other’s Languages
Learn to communicate with all Languages
Insist others learn your Languages instead of learning theirs
Help others learn how to communicate with you
Limit yourself by labeling
Enjoy each person’s similarities and differences
Give up on learning others’ communication preferences
Purpose to strengthen your weaker Languages
Boast or excuse yourself because of your primary Language
Choose Character
Be a Character
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SAMPLE REPORT - Communication Styles
Communication
Preference
Language
Language
Intensity
Rating
Gap
Primary
SHAPER
87.98
Very High
0
Second
CONTEMPLATOR
47.52
Moderate
40.46
PRODUCER
47.02
Moderate
0.51
MOVER
46.51
Moderate
0.51
Fifth
RESPONDER
46
Moderate
0.51
Sixth
DOER
32.35
Low
13.66
INFLUENCER
31.84
Low
0.51
Third
Fourth
Seventh
Range
Overall Intensity
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Your Overall Intensity: High (68)
Your Intensity Level is HIGH. The Intensity score reveals the strength, energy and passion shown in
communication. The higher the Intensity score, the higher the drive to communicate. High Intensity is often
an indication of someone who will fight for their opinion to be considered and to exercise control, (whether
directly or indirectly) and will do more to maintain communication and relationships. They may also be more
prone to conflict. High Intensity persons tend to draw attention, which can create an image of an
individualistic personality. Lower Intensity scores indicate those who generally do not compete to be heard,
although they may have valuable contributions to make and are sometimes overlooked or ignored. The
chart above gives your intensity on each language as well as your overall intensity.
Language Intensity
Each Life Language has it’s own individual intensity. The strength of the intensity score reveals the level of
energy for that specific Life Language. In the final anaylsis, overall intensity score is more of a determinant
on the forcefulness of an individual’s communication.
Gap
Gap is the distance between two different Life Languages. We measure the gap between the nearest two
Life Languages. The greater the gap, the more effort it takes to move from one Life Language to the other.
The smaller the gap, the easier it is to move between the two Life Languages.
Your Accumulated Range: Moderate
Your RANGE SCORE is considered MODERATE. The RANGE GAP between your primary and secondary
language scores is considered MODERATE. Range is the difference between your Primary and Seventh
Life Languages. A high or low score is neither better nor worse, though very meaningful. A High Range
means that the individual tends to stand out in his or her Primary language and has a more definable
behavior and communication style; however, that individual may have more difficulty communicating with
those who speak his or her weaker languages.A Low Range may mean that the individual tends to
communicate easily with all the languages, but may be less predictable and understandable to others, and
sometimes even to themselves. The failure to understand range is one of the primary causes of
communication difficulties. You will also want to look at the range (gap) between each language and how
the range increases with each descending language to give you the above score.
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Communication Indicators
Just as a thermometer can indicate air or body temperature, the following factors give you further insight
into your communication style. They do impact and play a role in your communication but do not determine
your communication style. The following Indicators are scored High, Moderate and Low. These scales differ
from your Seven LIFE Languages™ scales, as Indicators may change through life experiences and
choices.
Indicator
Score
Result
1. Acceptance Level
98
High
2. Interactive Style Introvert
2
Low
3. Internal Control
43
Moderate
4. Intrusion Level
70
High
5. Projective Level
70
High
6. Susceptibility To Stress
50
Moderate
Visual
55
Moderate
Physical
39
Moderate
Auditory
6
Low
7. Learning Preference Order
1. Acceptance Level
This scale measures how you tend to view yourself, whether you more easily see your strengths and
positive attributes or your weaknesses and negative qualities. Or whether you see a balance between the
two—easily and honestly seeing both your negatives and positives qualities.
Your Acceptance Level - High (98)
A High Acceptance Level indicates that you are comfortable in the way you see and accept yourself.
You tend to focus more on your positive attributes, recalling your successes and strengths. Negative
input about yourself by others, probably will not bother you too greatly or for too long, and your
Acceptance will generally not be shaken. Positive input about yourself by others will confirm your
Acceptance and will be enjoyed. Those with High Acceptance may want to guard themselves
against seeming over-confident by developing humility and a willingness to seek counsel, guidance
and suggestions.
2. Interactive Style
This scale indicates how comfortable you are with people most of the time. The KLLP™ measurement of
Introvert and Extrovert is somewhat different from other measurements; it measures preference rather than
overall behavior. For example, it measures whether you prefer working alone or in groups, or working with
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those you know or do not know. As another example, according to our measurements, a person who
scores as an Introvert may seem outgoing and somewhat extroverted to those he or she knows well.
However, with strangers or those not known as well, the Introvert will typically be less verbal, less outgoing,
and not desire to mix with them.
Your Interactive Style – Introvert (2)
Your KLLP™ indicates that you are comfortable not being the center of attention unless you are with
people you know well. You are comfortable working behind the scenes, and enjoy small groups (or
one-on-one). Constantly being around a lot of people, especially those you do not know well, can be
exhausting and you may withdraw to prevent stress. You also may be self-motivated and enjoy
working alone; however, when working with groups, you prefer those you know well or people you
are comfortable with.
3. Internal Control Level
This scale indicates how you see yourself in the area of self-discipline or self-governing vs. spontaneity or
impulsiveness. Generally speaking, if we have high Internal Control, we are less prone to being externally
controlled, either by others, circumstances, or experiences. Some people prefer to get tasks done ahead of
schedule, and some seem to work better or more creatively doing things at the last minute under a time
pressure. The higher our Internal Control, the more disciplined, and our lower the Internal Control the more
flexible and spontaneous we are.
Your Internal Control Level – Moderate (43)
A Moderate Internal Control level suggests a relative balance between being self-governed and selfdisciplined vs. spontaneous and flexible. This score indicates that you can choose to be selfdisciplined when needed or to put aside tasks when appropriate, for example, when someone or a
situation interjects itself. Maintaining a healthy balance in this area is probably relatively easy for
you, and a goal all of us can seek.
4. Intrusion Level
This scale measures how you see yourself handling interruptions, intrusions, interference, outside stimuli,
people, or situations foreign to you, usually uninvited or unexpected. Intrusion Levels indicates how
comfortable and tolerant you are with distractions and differences. Some people like a more structured
environment, and others flow more easily with uninvited or unscheduled people or situations. For all of us, a
good habit to form is the ability to gently or kindly communicate when intrusions become an issue.
Your Intrusion Level - High (70)
Your score indicates higher levels of comfort, patience and tolerance for life as it is presented. You
tend to be okay with those who are considerably different and/or speak different Life Languages
than yourself. You probably easily overlook intrusions or interruptions. You have the ability to accept
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others, their differences, and much of life without making judgments or needing to change it.
However, you must guard yourself against allowing intrusions to be an escape from necessary tasks
that achieve quality results.
5. Projective Indicator
This scale indicates how important other’s perception and opinion is to you. For example: a person with a
high projective score could be greatly concerned if others had a less than positive opinion of them. A
person with a low score would probably shrug it off and not let it bother them. A balance between high and
low is valuable because it provides objectivity so that you can evaluate others attitudes about yourself and
thereby remain teachable.
Your Projective Level – High (70)
A High Projective Level indicates that you desire for others to like you, and you expect favor. If that
does not occur, then you want them to them to at least respect you. When you experience or
perceive indifference, disrespect, or dislike, you are typically stressed and troubled. If it is not
handled quickly and appropriately, it can become distress. A person with a High Projective Level
generally tries hard to please others, and because of this, could be somewhat easier to motivate
and a good employee. Those with High Projective Level must guard themselves to be sure they
don’t try to please everyone, thereby, being subject to burn out and/or peer pressure.
6. Susceptibility To Stress
This scale measures vulnerability to stress that comes into our lives. Stress is in all of our worlds, and
comes from various sources, even from having too many good things going on at one time. We are more
susceptible to stress when we are too busy, lacking sleep, not feeling well, fatigued, frustrated, lacking
exercise, and even unable to express ourselves adequately. Failure to handle stress properly can cause us
to move into one or more of the Distress Levels of our Life Languages. We can learn to recognize our
stress and do what is necessary to de-stress. Distress, by Life Languages definition, is when you respond
negatively to any situation.A key to avoid over reaction to stress and distress is H.A.L.T. Avoid stressful
situation when your are: H-hungry, A-angry, L-lonely and T-tired.
Your Susceptibility To Stress – Moderate (50)
A Moderate Susceptibility to Stress indicates that under most circumstances you tend to handle
stress appropriately. When those situations arise and you are experiencing external or internal
pressures leading to stress, you generally do not escalate to a high level being highly vigilant or
reactive, nor de-escalate to a low level being very laid back and relaxed. You tend to handle stress
in a more positive way most of the time.
7. Learning Preference
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There are three basic Learning Styles and our preferential way is the one that is easiest for us. We learn in
all three ways, but when there is a choice, the one that is more natural, distinct, and clear will typically be
our preference. It will usually be our most effective way to experience and sharpen our learning skills.
Your Learning Preference – Visual (55)
Your profile indicates that you are a “Visual” learner. You tend to think in pictures. For example,
when learning something new, or learning how to do something, you prefer to see the item,
equipment, or at least a picture or diagram. The visual picture stays with you. If you can see it as
you learn, you remember it. When you hear or read information, you usually translate it into a visual
“picture” in your mind. When someone tells you a story, you often hear it “visually”...the words
become pictures. You probably read body language and facial expressions well also. Watching
instructive DVDs would be a valuable method of learning for you.
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Shaper Summary – Cognitive Category
As a Very High Shaper, you tend to be organized, visionary, focused, delegating,
strategic, intentional, and efficient.
Very High Shapers generally have the ability to plan, organize, and manage many
activities simultaneously. You have the ability to think and plan for both the long and
short-term. It is not unusual for Very High Shapers to have well thought-out five, ten,
and even twenty year goals. You like to organize your life and even work by charts,
schedules, and time lines. You are a visionary with the ability to see the necessary
steps that are required to reach your goal and turn your vision into a reality. You can be very focused on
goals and projects, and you use your time efficiently.
About 10% of the population speaks
Shaper as their Primary Life Language.
Worldwide
You can be quite articulate, especially when it comes
to sharing your plans and vision. Generally, you can
do this in a very persuasive manner and ensure that
others catch your vision. You tend to be rather
private when it comes to your emotions. Being open
or transparent about your feelings may not be very
important to you.
When working on your plans, you instinctively know
who is best suited for which position. You are good at
delegating tasks, supervising people, and placing the
right person in the right job. You also most likely enjoy developing other people and helping them reach
their full potential.
You size up situations, gather facts while analyzing the pros and cons, then make quality decisions that
result in success. You may or may not seek out leadership, and when it comes, healthy Shapers generally
do not take it for selfish or egotistical reasons. You want the organization, team, or project to succeed. You
are a good team player as long as the leadership and boundaries are well defined. If there is no designated
leader, you will typically assume that position, as leadership comes quite naturally for you.
Very High Shapers generally have no problem being accountable, and you want others to be accountable
as well. You look for measurable results. Attitudes and behavior that are not mission-related might be
frustrating to you. You are goal oriented, sometimes to the point of being driven.
At times you may seem aloof as you withdraw to think, plan, and set goals. You can talk easily about ideas,
issues, concepts, and plans. But generally, you consider small talk a waste of time. You like intellectual
stimulation and do not enter into sharing emotions easily. Although the Shaper Life Language is a Cognitive
Language, you tend to be action-oriented as well. You think and plan, then move into action with a
determination for success.
As long as the project or goal gets accomplished, healthy Shapers do not care who gets the credit. You are
comfortable in the limelight, but you are equally comfortable behind the scenes, pulling the strings. You
tend to share the credit for a successful project with the family or the team. You enjoy seeing others as
useful and valuable. You usually have a great deal of self confidence and should not need applause to feel
good about yourself.
Once a project is on the road to completion, you may prefer to delegate the ongoing maintenance to others
so you can pursue new goals and challenges. You tend to get bored with routine jobs and prefer the
challenge of something new. You prefer to lead rather than manage.
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Very High Shapers are usually unrelenting, as they determine their vision, chart their course, and stay
focused on their goals and plans until they are successful. They stick with it until the goal is reached and
the vision is a reality. Then, they tend to move on to the next goal or project. Celebrate that you are a Very
High Shaper, destined for success!
The Shaper Icon
Each icon reveals the story of that Life Language. You will see
the characteristics designed within the picture. If the icon was all
you had, you could study it and understand a great deal about
the particular communication style of that Life Language.
■ Name – The way the Shaper name is printed indicates how
Shapers function in their careers and relationships. The name
Shaper is slanted upward, because career-wise, they
progressively move up to greater and greater success and
leadership. Healthy Shapers usually have excellent relationships
if they learn to guard themselves not letting growth and success
overshadow relationships.
■ Category– At the top of the Shaper icon is a small head, which
represents the cognitive or thinking category. These are the men
and women who will think before they feel or act.
■ Hand– The Hand moving the chess piece is symbolic of the
strategic thinking and planning of the Shaper. Shapers play the
game of life strategically, with success and ease.
■ Chess Board– On the Chess Board are the letters A and Z. Shapers tend to see the whole picture,
planning their steps of action from beginning, through the middle phases, all the way to the end, The start
with the end in mind. They tend to be global in their approach, with big dreams and visions.
■ Chart– The Chart in the background represents the Shapers ability to plan, organize, strategize, and
prioritize. Shapers chart their course by their dreams and plans. Shapers are successful because of their
ability to make and develop plans, manage people, and bring together resources.
■ Graph – The Graph on the Chart shows again the upward mobility of the Shaper goals, plans and life.
■ Color– The Primary Color of the Shaper Icon is "Royal" Blue (or Indigo) , the color of oceans and the
galaxy, and most symbolizes the Shaper characteristics.
Shaper
Shaper Keys for Success
Filter
“Do you have a plan?”
Need
Support & Agreement
Passion
To Lead
Key Character Strength
Patience (for the plan)
Filter
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Each Life Language has an internal filter that screens incoming and outgoing communication. The internal
filter is like wearing colored glasses. Shaper’s Color is "Royal" Blue (Indigo), so imagine that you see the
world through that color’s sensitive filter. The Shaper’s Filter is, “What is your plan, and are you working it?”
Shapers look and listen to everyone to see and hear if the other person has a plan. They generally have
low tolerance for people who waste time, or seem to be meandering through life without a plan or purpose.
A more positive approach for the Shaper could be to choose a conscious paradigm shift, turning the filter
question into a filter statement: “You can be part of my plan”, or “I’ll be glad to help you develop your plan.”
This fits with the Shaper ability to develop people.
Need From Others – Support and Agreement
Each Life Language has needs that are met through personal and professional relationships. Shapers feel
loved, valued, and motivated by receiving from others Support and Agreement. They are not looking for a
“yes person” who agrees with everything. Shapers want support for good plans and agreement of shared
values, goals, purpose, and destiny. Genuine compatibility of goals and direction is very important to them.
Because Shapers are generally in leadership roles, and leaders are often targets of criticism, they need the
security and calm of safe, supportive relationships.
Passion – To Lead
Passion is the spark that makes your life worth living. There is a Passion that motivates each Life
Language and gives direction to their communication style. The Shaper’s Passion is To Lead, and Shapers
lead others automatically and naturally through planning and delegating. The Healthy Shaper’s Passion To
Lead is a gift to be shared.
Key Character Strength – Patience
Each Life Language has many outstanding character strengths, but there is one that is the primary or Key
Character Strength – and generally most pronounced in that person. Patience is the Key Character
Strength of the Shapers Life Language.
Patience is defined as, ‘Quiet, steady perseverance and even-tempered care’. Shapers focus their patience
towards the long-term plan and the development of people towards greater levels and efficiency, to keep
that steady pace towards the goal. Though the goal remains 5, 10, or 20 years down the road, patience will
assure the Shaper and his or her team will reap the rewards of their strategic planning and patience.
Shaper Needs for Success
The following Essential Trait and Success Habit are indispensable to your overall success in life.
Essential Trait – Cultivate Sensitivity
A trait is “a distinguishing characteristic or personal quality.” Each Life Language has an Essential Trait that
is vital to the success of that Life Language. It is important for this trait to be developed and safeguarded in
order for you to succeed.
The Essential Trait for you as a Shaper is Cultivate Sensitivity, especially to the emotional needs of
individuals around you. As a Shaper who keeps in mind the big picture, it is easy for you at times to
overlook the needs and feelings even of individuals who may be responsible for helping you reach your
goals. You will find great fulfillment as you develop sensitivity toward others, and your success in life will be
enhanced as you display this Essential Trait.
Success Habit – Learn to Relax, Reflect, and Relate
A habit is, “An acquired behavioral pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary.” Each
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Life Language has a specific Success Habit that, as it is developed, will demonstrate your maturity and
healthy character. When this Success Habit is demonstrated you will see the positive difference in your
personal and professional relationships. The Success Habit for Shapers to pursue is “Learn to Relax,
Reflect, and Relate.” Shapers tend to push so hard to reach their goals and schedules that they often don’t
stop to relax, which can lead to burnout. They also often fail to take the time to reflect, especially about how
decisions affect people. As they learn to Relax, Reflect, and Relate their relationships are strengthened.
Career Information
Shaper Leadership Style
Every Life Language can be a leader, but each does it differently. One Life Language’s Leadership Style is
not more important or more successful than any other. There are seven great LIFE Languages,™ thereby
seven great and different Leadership Styles. It is important that you accept and develop the one you are
gifted with and not compare or try to become one that you are not.
Shapers are leaders, who visualize final results and develop people, plans and resources for the successful
completion of goals. A Shaper enjoys expansive leadership roles, delegates, and holds each person
accountable for their part. Exceptional Shaper Leaders have learned and implemented their Essential Trait
of Sensitivity, as well as the Success Habit of Learning to Relax, Reflect, and Relate. Successful leaders
hire people to fill and cover the weaknesses of the leader and to the strengths of each of the seven LIFE
Languages,™ so as not to over duplicate themselves.
Cultural Philosophy
“Each of us has an important, responsible role. Let’s do our job, be accountable, stick with the plans, and
accomplish our goals.
Shapers as Employees
Shapers can make great employees. They appreciate organized leadership with established job
descriptions, goals and purpose to follow, or the freedom to establish their own goals and plans. It is
important for them to know that there is an opportunity for them to grow into stronger leadership roles.
Example Professions
Those who speak the Shaper Life Language are found in all varieties of professions, and understanding
your Life Language should in no way limit you from exploring whatever profession you are drawn to.
However, Shapers are often found in the following professions: chief executive officers (there are more
Shapers as CEOs than any other Life Language), supervisors, department heads, analysts, military
leaders, pilots, architects, professional engineers, medical doctors, and medical specialists. Shapers seem
to excel in professions that require cognitive thinking, good planning, leadership, delegation abilities, goal
setting, and vision. Often High Shapers are found in professions that require higher educational degrees.
Fun Facts
Color and Music
There are seven colors in the color spectrum and seven whole musical notes. In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton
united in one mathematical matrix the phenomena of light and sound, and it continues today as the colormusic code. Colors vibrate and the measurement of the vibration corresponds with the vibration of the
musical notes.
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Color – "Royal" Blue (Indigo)
"Royal" Blue (Indigo), is a deep, royal blue and is the color of the galaxy or the wide, deep ocean. This
color is associated with visionary leadership, success, high aspirations, knowledge, and power. Shapers
have the ability to reach high and far—growing, expanding, and taking others with them on their journey of
success. "Royal" Blue is a color of great depth, and Shapers add depth to their lives through their planning,
organization, leadership, and achievements. "Royal" Blue is also the color for dignity and excellence. Often
Shapers have an air of dignity about them, and those who reach their potential have discovered the
importance of the pursuit of excellence.
Shaper’s Core Value
A Core Value is the central, most important principle or standard characteristic for that particular Life
Language. All the aspects of your Life Languages (your Filter, your Need, your Passion, and your Key
Character Strength) come together to reveal what that Life Language values most. The
Core Value for the Shaper Life Language is: FUTURE (Meaning - potential, expectations, opportunity, yet
to come).
Shaper's Motto
“Plan your work and work your plan.”
Musical Note – A
The musical note A corresponds to the vibrations of the color "Royal" Blue (Indigo) and is the universal note
that orchestra and choir directors use to tune the instruments and voices before a concert. Being tuned
properly is like working together with a plan and purpose, which is what High Shapers naturally do. By
tuning to the concert note of A we can then play a concerto in perfect harmony.
Nature Symbol – Lion
The Nature Symbol for the Shaper Life Language is the "African" LION. Lions are thought of as the
"King of the Jungle.” They are the only social member of the cat family. Lions live in large groups called
"prides", consisting of about fifteen lions. Lions within a pride are often affectionate to one another and
enjoy fellowship and interaction. Lions are organized, there is a hierarchy, and they work in teams to
stalk and ambush prey.
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Your Second Life Language: Contemplator
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Contemplator Summary – Cognitive Category
Contemplators tend to be inquisitive, reflective, sensitive, peaceful, calm, loyal,
complex, and often brilliant.
You may structure some of your time and protect it
because even if you enjoy being social, there may be
times you just pull away to be alone and refreshed.
Worldwide
Your KLLP™ indicates that you are a Moderate Contemplator. This means you will
have some of the Contemplator characteristics, some of the time, and especially
when you choose to access them. When life seems too busy, you can move into the
peaceful and calm nature of
About 10% of the population speaks
the Moderate Contemplator.
Contemplator as their Primary LIFE
Your reaction to most situations is determined by
Language™.
your higher LIFE Languages,™ but remember that
you can access and speak the Moderate
Contemplator Life Language when needed in order
to connect with someone who speaks Contemplator
as his or her Primary Life Language.
You have good reasoning abilities. You are inquisitive and like to collect information. You are probably a
life-long learner - especially of things you are interested in.
You are generally loyal to employers, employees, friends, family, and traditions. You are valuable to any
organization where your skills of thinking, information gathering, loyalty, and truth are important.
As a Moderate Contemplator, there may be times when you are somewhat nocturnal. And, you may have
the unusual sense of humor of a Contemplator.
As you embrace this unique Life Language, you will discover that the character qualities of a Moderate
Contemplator add depth and dimension to your communication style. You should be able to communicate
with High Contemplators with relative ease, as you learn to recognize when others are speaking this
peaceful and calm Language.
Remember as you choose to speak another’s LIFE Languages,™ you are showing them honor and respect
and revealing that you are a person of character.
Contemplator
Contemplator Keys for Success
Filter
"Am I really interested in this?"
Need
Undivided Attention & Personal space
Passion
To Know
Key Character Strength
Loyalty
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Your Third Life Language: Producer
Life Languages
Profile™
Producer Summary – Cognitive Category
Producers are characterized by their management skills, graciousness,
responsibility, philanthropy, resourcefulness, thoughtfulness, and hospitality. Your
KLLP™ Portrait indicates that you are a Moderate Producer. This means that you
will have some of the Producer characteristics some of the time, probably by choice
and often without too much effort.
Resourcefulness is a strong character strength of Producers, and, as a Moderate
Producer, you can be “creatively resourceful” when you choose to be, at times
surprising even yourself. Moderate Producers rise to the occasion and become
valuable managers with a balanced management
About 3% of the population speaks Producer
style.
as their Primary Life Language.
Worldwide
The dissenting order of your Life Languages, the
situation, and circumstances determine your
generosity with money and resources. However, as a
Moderate Producer, you may be selectively generous
with your resources. Although you may not always
look for the best buys, there will be times when you
refuse to purchase something unless it is a quality
product at a bargain price. Healthy Producers tend to
be grateful for what they have, and treat both people and things with respect and care.
Generally in a marriage, the spouse who scores the highest in Producer is the one who gives direction to
the finances, typically making good financial decisions. If that is not the case with you, remember that as a
Moderate Producer, you do have it within yourself to develop this ability.
Only about three percent (3%) of those who have taken the KLLP™ speak Producer as their Primary Life
Language. This is about the same percentage of the population that retires with financial dignity.
When you are speaking your Moderate Producer you can be quite responsible, hospitable and thoughtful.
Of all the Life Languages, Producers manage their lives well, seem to have sufficiency, and live and give in
abundance. Celebrate the fact that you are a Moderate Producer and can choose to speak this wellrounded, resourceful and gracious Life Language when you choose to!
Producer
Producer Keys for Success
Filter
“Are you managing your life?”
Need
Appreciation & Quality Gifts
Passion
To Manage
Key Character Strength
Resourcefulness
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Your Fourth Life Language: Mover
Life Languages
Profile™
Mover Summary – Kinetic Category
Movers are characterized by being direct, assertive, pioneering, having integrity,
courage, passion, are persuasive, intuitive, protective and a standard bearer. Your
KLLP™ indicates you are a Moderate Mover. This means that you will have some of
the Mover characteristics, some of the time, especially when you choose to access
them.
Moderate Movers can be direct and assertive when the need arises. You are
probably physically and mentally agile and alert. When the situation calls for it, you
are ready to move into action.
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You have strong convictions and standards in most areas of your life. The inner character and motives of
About 7% of the population speaks Mover as
others are important to you. You attempt not to ask
their Primary Life Language.
or require more of others than you require of
yourself. The higher your Mover score is, the more of
a risk taker and innovator you will be. You are good
at expressing your beliefs, desires, and opinions, as
well as putting them into action. When you believe in
something, you have both the inclination and the
ability to get involved. When needed, you can take
charge or lead.
Because you can be assertive when you choose to
be, you may find yourself occasionally impatient with those who are slower to act or make decisions.
There are times when you are a visionary who can be innovative and bold. And when it is important to you,
you can show courage for the things and people you care about. You have many of the excellent Mover
characteristics, which will serve you well on your road to success in life.
Mover
Mover Keys for Success
Filter
“What’s your motive?”
Need
Action & Congruency
Passion
To Innovate
Key Character Strength
Courage
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Your Fifth Life Language: Responder
Life Languages
Profile™
Responder Summary – Emotive Category
Responders are typically characterized by being compassionate, passionate,
sensitive, warm, protective, multifaceted, rescuing and easy to communicate with.
Your KLLP™ indicates that you are a Moderate Responder. This means that you
will have some of the Responder characteristics some the time and perhaps on
occasion, most of them.
As a Moderate Responder, you can be effectively used in today's hurting world,
finding that you can activate some of the positive Responder qualities when needed.
You tend to prefer peaceful relationships and conditions. Conflict probably bothers you, but by disengaging
from it, you can retain personal peacefulness. This can give you the ability to be a good negotiator or
mediator.
Whether developed or not, it is within you to be
creative and imaginative. As a Moderate Responder
you can find joy in the creative expression of your
feelings and thoughts. Look for ways to express
yourself creatively.
About 32% of the population speaks
Responder as their Primary Life Language.
Worldwide
You will have occasions when you can freely show
warmth and affection with pats on the back and hugs.
However, you probably will not be that way all the
time with everyone. Moderate Responders usually
realize when this is appropriate and when it could be
misunderstood, such as in the workplace.
You look for the best in others, giving them the benefit of the doubt, but are equally capable of seeing their
faults, and usually neither surprises you.
One of your strong character qualities is compassion, yet as a Moderate Responder you may be selective
in who you show compassion to, generally choosing those in your immediate circle, or those who are
hurting that you can relate to.
You can be an effective leader whom others want to follow because they know you care. In leadership
positions you will generally be protective, supportive and rescue those in need.
Among all the Life Languages, Responders are ones with tremendous potential for good because they
care so deeply for others. Celebrate the fact that you are a Moderate Responder and can move to your
Responder Life Language character qualities when your higher Life Languages are not working for you, or
when you need to “speak” Responder in order to connect with another. Remember, you have it within you
to be sensitive, warm, protective, compassionate, rescuing, multifaceted, and passionate toward others and
life when it is appropriate and when you choose to.
Responder
Responder Keys for Success
Filter
“Do you really care?”
Need
Unconditional Acceptance
Passion
To Please
Key Character Strength
Compassion
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Your Sixth Life Language: Doer
Life Languages
Profile™
Doers are characterized by being dedicated, observant, diligent, practical, efficient,
and responsible. Your KLLP™ indicates that you score Low in Doer. This means
you will generally have the Doer characteristics that you choose to develop, rather
than as a natural ability. As needed, you can express the Doer characteristics
because you have chosen to exercise them. Usually Low Doers are not naturally
very detailed-minded, in a practical way, or continuously involved in busy,
pragmatic, hands-on work. Although you no doubt are diligent in many areas of
About 25% of the population speaks Doer as
their Primary Life Language.
your life, Low Doers are usually not as focused on
the practical tasks of life.
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However, like all LIFE Languages,™ the
characteristics of the Doer can be learned and
acquired. Those who speak the Life Language of
Very High Doer will be more difficult for you to relate
to and will require more effort on your part. However,
there are no LIFE Languages™ that you cannot
communicate with if you choose. By learning to
recognize the High Doer Language, you show honor and respect to Doers by then communicating in their
Life Language. This shows you are a person of character and demonstrates a positive dimension to your
communication skills. None of us can continuously communicate in our Low or Very Low Life Languages
for a prolonged period of time without becoming weary, possibly experiencing burnout, and even losing a
sense of our identity. However, we can choose to connect when appropriate and/or necessary in order to
show respect and support to others.
Doer
Doer Keys for Success
Filter
“Are you doing your share?”
Need
Appreciation & Action
Passion
To Finish
Key Character Strength
Trustworthiness
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Your Seventh Life Language: Influencer
Kendall
Life Languages
Profile™
Influencer Summary – Emotive Category
Influencers are creative, optimistic, relational, persuasive, enthusiastic, and
encouraging. Your KLLP™ shows you are a Low Influencer. This means you will
innately have fewer of these characteristics than High Influencers. Those you do
have will be because you have chosen to learn, develop, and enjoy them.
Low Influencers often do not have a great need for a variety of relationships and
social activities. You may be enthusiastic, verbal, and excited about some things in
life, but you may also enjoy some silence and not feel the need to fill it with
constant sounds and words.
Worldwide
Like any of the LIFE Languages,™ the positive characteristics of Influencers can be learned and acquired.
Those who speak the Life Language of High
About 13% of the population speaks
Influencer will be more difficult for you to relate to
Influencer as their Primary Life Language.
and may require more effort on your part. As you
seek to relate to the Influencers in your life, make a
point to look beyond their fun-loving optimism and
see the depth of substance they offer to you and
others.
Knowledge and awareness of the Influencer Life
Language will give you added depth and make it
easier to communicate with them, thereby, improving
your relationships. Remember, there are no LIFE
Languages™ that you cannot communicate with if you choose to, because everyone speaks all seven LIFE
Languages,™ in descending order. By learning to recognize the Influencer Life Language, you show honor
and respect to them by communicating in their Life Language. That shows you are a person of character
and demonstrates a positive dimension to your communication skills.
None of us can continuously communicate in our Low or Very Low LIFE Languages™ for a prolonged
period of time without becoming weary, possibly experiencing burnout, and even losing a sense of our
identity. However, we can choose to connect when appropriate and necessary to show respect and support
to others.
Influencer
Influencer Keys for Success
Filter
“Are we communicating?”
Need
Affirmation & Connectedness
Passion
To Encourage
Key Character Strength
Enthusiasm
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Final Thoughts
Life Languages
Profile™
Applying the Seven LIFE Languages™ ™
We encourage you to read, reflect, study, and review your KLLP™ carefully. The more you understand the
LIFE Languages™, the more ways you will find to apply them in your relationships. Typically, those who
have LIFE Languages™ similar to our own are initially easier for us to communicate and get along with.
However, learning to accept and understand the differences in each of the seven LIFE Languages™ can
bridge those differences in our Languages. Those very differences can often bring balance and strength to
relationships. Try to get together with others who have taken the KLLP™ to discuss and compare your
LIFE Languages™ in positive, constructive ways. You will find this to be a great adventure.
When interacting with those who have not taken the KLLP™, remember that the two most frequently
spoken LIFE Languages™ by both men and women are Responder (32% of the population) and Doer
(28%). Producers are 3% of the population. The other three LIFE Languages™ represent about 10%-13%
of the population. So until you get all your friends, family, and co-workers to take the KLLP™ for
themselves, if you speak to most people as though they were either Responders or Doers, you probably
will not be too far off.
Remember, Responders need unconditional acceptance, and Doers need approval for their
accomplishments and for you to do your share of the work. You will be amazed at the changes that will take
place if you simply address these two basic Filters and Needs in both children and adults in your life. They
will blossom!
Another way to help you understand the communication style of others who have not taken the KLLP™ is
try to determine their Category. Do they feel first (Emotive Category), think first (Cognitive Category), or act
(Kinetic Category) first? Do they say things like: “I feel that this just isn’t the thing to do,” or “I think that we
should consider...”, or “Let’s do it! Why stand around?” Once you have determined their Category, you can
respond accordingly.
Take It to the next level. Fred and Anna Kendall cover each of the seven LIFE Languages™ in depth in
their classic book, Speaking of Love. Learn how to recognize speakers of each of the LIFE Languages™
including their Distress Levels, how they might decorate their home and office, how they handle finances,
how they respond romantically and intimately and much more. Once you have determined a person’s
Primary LIFE Language,™ you can communicate with and inspire that person by responding to their
Passion or Developmental Need.
An Influencer working for a High Shaper was in danger of being fired for appearing unorganized. Although
she was producing good results, her boss thought she seemed too unpredictable. She began making a
consistent effort to meet the Shaper boss’s need for agreement and support through long-term planning,
projections, and documentation with timelines. Instead of being demoted, she received a salary increase.
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Final Thoughts
Life Languages
Profile™
She learned to speak his Language! At work A Mover Mom disciplined quickly and directly, often by
spanking her six-year old Responder son. He usually became hysterical, angry, and resentful. In addition,
her discipline was not changing his behavior. After reading Speaking of Love, this mother began
consistently providing the Responder child with unconditional acceptance and affection and showing
genuine grief when he misbehaved. Within 8 months, the child’s behavior was so improved that he would
confess and occasionally punish himself with time-out.
Keep in mind there are occasions when the KLLP™ may not seem to fully reflect the way you see yourself,
or the way others see you. One or more of the following reasons might explain why:
1. The person answering the questions experienced a recent trauma that impacted their answers.
2. The person answering the questions was doing a job that influenced their answers toward a profile
consistent with that job.
3. The person answering the questions slanted the answers deliberately toward how they want to be seen
or away from how they really are most of the time in most situations.
4. The person answering the questions has experienced a great deal of abuse in their life, and possibly has
not dealt with it.
5. The person answering the questions lacks the reading comprehension and/or vocabulary to choose the
answer that most fits them.
6. The person answering the questions does not know himself or herself in reality.
7. The person answering the questions went to one extreme or another—answering the questions with no
thought, or giving them too much thought—causing an inaccurate profile.
8. The person answering the questions did not answer them they way they are most of the time, most of
their life and in most situations.
These are vital to achieving an accurate KLLP™. Remember, your communication style, personality,
character, behavior, beliefs, and even your KLLP™ results are not etched in stone. Use the KLLP™ for
learning, growing, developing character, improving communication, and building relationships, By
approaching the KLLP™ as a learning - growth journey, you can be successful, enjoy life more, and
become all that you were created to be.
The KLLP™ Profile Circle
Your Primary Languages are your preferred communication style, but just as your lifestyle and behavior are
not static, neither are your seven LIFE Languages™. When your first or second Life Languages are not
connecting with someone, remember you have five other Life Languages that you can use.
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Final Thoughts
Life Languages
Profile™
The Profile Circle shows how you can pull up a lower Life Language to use in that situation. We believe
that you are designed to move up and down your LIFE Languages™ Portrait until you consciously or
subconsciously find the one that connects with that person, usually by speaking through their Filter. When
we are inflexible and stay in only one or two of our stronger Life Languages, we limit ourselves. Under
stress, you are most likely to exhibit the distress characteristics of your Primary Life Languages, but you
absolutely can learn to pull up on the strengths of your lower Life Languages to help compensate for those
situations. This helps you move out of stress and build character in your life. It is important to remember
that a high or low score in a given Life Language is neither better nor worse, but simply an indication of
your fluency and comfort in that Life Language. Picture your seven LIFE Languages™ on a rotating wheel
or carousel that you can turn and use to pull up the strengths of each and every LIFE Language to help you
better connect and communicate with others as well as get through stressful or difficult times in your life,
career, and relationships.
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