Thursday, December 12, 2013

Color-coded primary style

I have determined my primary style. I've color-coded myself as being Red/Blue. Red-27% of the population Action-oriented, spontaneous, and focused on "now", Reds need freedom to follow their impulses, which they trust over the judgment of others. Cool-headed and ever courageous, they get things done and handle a crisis better than most. Found in careers that provide freedom, action, variety, and the unexpected, they bring excitement and a sense of expediency. Work must be fun and the environment collegiate. Reds resist schedules and hierarchies. Long-term planning is a low priority as each day brings its own agenda. At least 51% of the time I tend to be more: 1) frank and direct or tactful and diplomatic 2) skeptical at first or accepting at first 3) unemotional or emotional 4) analytical or empathetic 5) apt to meet conflict head on or apt to avoid conflict where possible 6) principled or sympathetic 7) objective when criticized or apt to take things personally 8) impartial or compassionate 9) competitive or supportive Blue-10% of the population Theoretical, concise, competitive, and always driven to acquire more knowledge and competence. Blues are unequaled when it comes to dealing with complex, theoretical issues and designing new systems. As natural skeptics, their first reaction is to criticize and set their benchmarks against which they measure everyone and everything. They are highly precise in thought and language and future oriented , trusting only logic, not the rules or procedures of the past. Blues are visionary and do best in positions requiring strategic thinking. Then they move on with little interest in maintenance. At least 51% of the time I tend to: 1) I like to talk or prefer to listen. 2) become bored when alone too much or need time alone to recharge batteries. 3) speak first-then reflect or reflect first-then speak 4) be more interactive and energetic 5) know a little about many topics or know a few topics in depth 6) initiate conversation at social gatherings or wait to be approached at social gatherings I draw energy from my own inner resources. Eventhough I like being with people, interacting too much can drain my energy. I can be mild and pronounced in these dimensions. (Relationships between the two are often tense until these dimensions are understood. I am Red/Blue when not pressured by family, friends, or work life. An example of what others might categorize as a "weakness" actually being my strength-[the ability to operate effectively in chaotic conditions]. My preference for amessy workplace and last-minute deadline rushes.

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