Mar. 12th, 2007

deelaundry: man reading in an airport with his face hidden by the book (wilson oh please)

Went to a training last week, and one item was using the DiSC tool to assess your behavioral profile. One profile is Dominance, and guess who it made me think of:

DESCRIPTORSVALUE TO TEAMPossible LimitationsUnder Stress
  • Direct
  • Decisive
  • Aggressive
  • Strong Ego
  • Problem Solver
  • Impatient
  • Risk Taker
  • Self-Starter
  • Results-oriented
  • Bottom-line organizer
    Self-Starter
    High Value on Time
    Challenges status quo
    Innovative
    Forward-looking
    Oversteps authority
    Argumentative
    Dislikes routine work
    Takes on too much and too fast
    Burns bridges
    Can’t ‘leave well enough alone’
    Overuses position
    Lacks diplomacy

     Demanding

    Nervy

    Aggressive

    Egotistical












    Emotional Motivator: Anger

    High D's are best suited for jobs that require or emphasize:
    and do not require or emphasize:
    Fast Decisions
    Short Deadlines
    Confronting Conflict
    Focus on Results
    Winning against Competition
    Risk
    Being Demanding
    Future Orientation
    High Energy Level
    Directing
    Challenge
    Responsibility
    Freedom and Independence
    Power and Authority 
    Taking Orders
    Repetitive Work
    Patient Listening
    Focus on Details
    Consulting Others
    Developing Relationships
    Sensitivity to Others’ Needs
    Not Being Respected
    Boredom
    Summarizing Selling Points
    Unfounded Enthusiasm


    And our boy Wilson definitely seems like an "S" type:


    DESCRIPTORS
    High S's are best suited for jobs that require or emphasize the following:
    Amiable
    Possessive
    Territorial
    Steady
    Predictable
    Understanding
    Friendly
    Good listener
    Team player
    Sincere
    Controlled
    Listening Well
    Being Pragmatic
    Establishing Relationships
    Teamwork, Cooperation
    Patience
    Even Temper
    Stay with Proven Ways
    Getting Things Organized
    Loyalty, Dependability
    Working Alone
    Stability / Steadiness /Security
    Being Appreciated
    Sincerity
    Predictability

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