Profile

Tonight, as a family, we sat down and took the personality class my dad administers to his management classes. Here are some of my results regarding my work performance and relationships:


People like me
usually are.......................................................which can be seen as
Flexible ………………………………………………….Wishy-washy
Optimistic …………………………………………………..Unrealistic
Enthusiastic ………………………………………………..Egotistical
Confident, poised …………………………………….Self-promoting
Tactful …………………………………………………………Evasive
Socially adept ……………………………………………….Insincere
Persuasive ………………………………………………Manipulative
Fun-loving …………………………………………………….Childish
Spontaneous …………………………………………..Undisciplined
Tolerant …………………………………………..Non-discriminative
Open …………………………………………………………Talkative
Trusting ………………………………………………………..Gullible

Overview of Traits:

Characteristic: Persuasive, confident

Traits: Impulsive, flexible, charming, poised, warm, friendly, talkative, enthusiastic, optimistic, emotional, sympathetic, generous

Motivators: Inspired purpose, creative solution

Values:Pleasure, fun, freedom of speech, openness, honesty, active experimentation, creativity, inspiration, insight

Typically Overuses: Optimism, enthusiasm, overselling self/ideas, tact, indirect approaches, praise, encouragement, tolerance, flexibility, impulsiveness

Value to the Team: Poised, confident, delegates responsibility, promotes people and projects, generates ideas and enthusiasm, sees the big picture, sees innovative solutions, relieves tension

Points to Remember when Dealing with People Like Me:

Goals
*To get things done in a creative way
*To keep people happy/satisfied
*To create democratic working relationships
*To maintain freedom from control/details

Likes
*Working with others, yet maintaining flexibility
*Approval and recognition

Dislikes
*Being bogged down in detail and follow through
*Working in a fixed environment
*Taking advantage of others
*Having to “hard sell”

Problem Solving
*Focuses on the “big picture”; applies imagination, creativity, insight

Decision Making
*Makes decisions quickly and can just as quickly change their minds

Time Orientation
*Thinks about tomorrow’s possibilities

Respects People Who…
*Maintain open minds
*Collaborate with them

Greatest Fear
*Loss of social approval