When you talk with some people they seem to be struggling...like they are trying to figure out their future more than trying to complete a conversation with you. They seem to be reluctant communicators... like they are trying to fix major problems or hide major secrets.

It’s hard to picture these people succeeding in most business roles. They seem better suited to working with numbers than working with people.

If that's their nature then perhaps that's incurable.

If their reluctant communication is indeed due to major problems then perhaps their communication style will open up and better connect with others when their major problems are resolved?

If their reluctant communication is indeed due to major secrets then the likelihood they will ever enjoy future communication success is very small.

Either way, indecisive and inconclusive communications send signals of weakness as opposed to a signals of strength. Reluctant communicators embrace fewer opportunities. Their evasive and lacklustre signals alienate others. This alienation is, at least from time to time, a shame because sometimes reluctant communicators have tremendous strengths to offer.

Sometimes reluctant communicators just need strong and helpful 'coaches or mentors' to remove reluctance and draw out talents & strengths.

Perhaps, you are interested in performing that role?