Strategy and Goals

Value is what I use critical thinking for, to instill in others. I am so passionate when I talk about something, that people want to listen. I believe in focusing on the attributes that others like about themselves and then we all feel better about expending all of the energy. This makes me really good at setting a focus for people and then building a sense of team spirit as we all march forward. My enthusiasm is contagious. I have a way of lightening others' spirits, making them feel at ease. Otherwise, they could feel pressured. I inject drama into every project by using charisma and creativity to make the project more appealing and vital. Some cynics may reject my energy. It could be seen as a drawback, but I am rarely dragged down. My positivity won't allow it. I have a sense of humor, which I maintain. I love creating buzz! My emotional intelligence has a big payoff in my work field. My strength from being a relator means that I am comfortable with intimacy. I want to understand a comrade's feelings, goals, fears and dreams. I would like for them to understand mine, where possible. This makes collaboration between us profitable. This kind of closeness implies a certain amount of risk. I am the catalyst to relate. I feel compelled to go deeper and deeper while listening to my inner rudder. I have to be able to conquer emotional blind spots by uncovering them in myself and others. The risk in relating makes the process interesting. I have to develop my ability and hone my skills for establishing rapport. I will build a track record of integrity, directness, and fostering positive feedback once I've established rapport. I expect and anticipate receiving an appropriate, professional response. My blind spots to conquer are these: Q: How can I be assured that my intentions are not misinterpreted with people? A: I am concrete and realistic; very clear with myself about what I want. I ask the appropriate person who will have the answer to my questions. I set an example of adequate preparation, respecting rules and procedures. I strike a chord with others , allowing them to see the value that I place on the means justifying the end-doing the right thing regardless of the outcome. I will reinforce the idea that prioritizing principles over profits will enhance their value over time, which is paramount to my legacy as well as producing bottom-line results. My being restorative allows me to be energized by solving problems. I am an idealist. But, I am good at organizing and following through on projects. I enjoy bringing things back to life. Intuitively, I know that without my intervention, this project might have ceased to function. So, I feel a certain amount of responsibility to see the project through to the end. I have confidence in my judgment. Like the keel of a ship, my ability to form conclusions, make decisions and act withstands many different pressures and keep the team on course. My strategic sense helps me to see around the next corner. By asking-"What if?" I can select better choices and strike while the iron is hot-persuade while others are engaged with me. I remind myself that I need the strengths of others and I put them to work for me. My groups' members are a curious combination of warmth and reserve. I know what motivates others. I have a good handle on the cosmic drama around me. Others see me as patient, resolute, direct, creative, committed, stubborn and somewhat enigmatic. Associates will dismiss my special qualities if they are inconvenienced by my loose approach to areas that are important to them-feeling valued and meeting deadlines. Q: How can I be perceptive and eloquent in presenting my ideas? A: Instead of answering questions succinctly and informally, I need to expand my answers with more facts to define my brand. My quick thinking should help this. I need to be expedient about paying attention to the feelings of others. I listen only when my interest is engaged. I need to use patience to listen. My ability to focus on the present is a valuable asset, but I may be too short when handling future- oriented questions. I need to answer slowly and thoughtfully; then emphasize my talent for turning on a dime if things change. I make known that my agenda is to get through it. I don't reveal much to others until trust is established. I have deep insights into people and enjoy helping them to grow. I excel at understanding, being a keen and penetrating observer. I'm tactful-not complex but articulate. My work ethic is conscientious, goal-oriented, orderly, serious, hardworking and ambitious. I am decisive and often in a hurry, impatient with anyone who slows me down in achieving objectives. I have to work on the blind spot of being diplomatic when I'm in a hurry to finish a project. I'm gifted at predicting trends. This allows me to solve problems in new ways. I will use my superior verbal abilities. I demonstrate a mastery of effectiveness; getting the job done. Q: How do I form and nurture my networks? A: I need to work on the blind spot of maintaining my vigor. I get fatigued and cranky, working in open office settings or when my privacy is not respected. My interest in others is not so strong that I run the risk of not giving myself the important time alone to recharge. The people who irritate me most are superficial, rude, or invade my privacy. When angered, I become both critical and confrontational. However, in my older age, I handle these people better, using my superior verbal abilities to extricate myself from the web of their agendas. I realize and recognize that I am not obligated to help everyone who needs it. There is a direct link between values, acceptance and appreciation. By sharing my personal account of how I've dealt with certain losses, I will gain the contacts' trust. These identifiable losses-health, wealth, relationships- set me on a path for real growth where I learned to stand alone and gained the confidence needed to set my own goals. I gained and exhibited courage that something positive would evolve from the loss and it did. I can speak from personal experience about how I felt during those uncertain times and how I thrived instead of survived. Q: With whom do I form working bonds? A: I form bonds with fellow cohorts who operate by the same agenda. Their professional standards of conduct match my own. Their strategies consist of a pattern of evaluating, compliance, modifying, altering, adjusting, revising, assessing, and reviewing the plan; process. .Ideas are power. My goal is to accumulate, extract and attract incredibly valuable ideas. I form a bond with a person who I can enlist the support of. Q: How do I demonstrate that I sense the pleasure that someone feels in being able to respond to my questions? A: I continually and consistently work on defining what I want to know so that I can increase my ease and confidence in asking. I command respect because I'm not afraid to lose control in asking. I realize that many things work better due to team effort. I realize that everyone benefits from asking and giving help. Everyone is stronger for it. I am genuinely curious and interested and that takes the burden off of my focusing on my performance too much. I enjoy being informative and yet appreciate the sharing of ideas. I place a high premium on a person's values not being violated. If a person feels valued, they feel liked. If I am interested in what others have to say, they will see that I am supportive and affirming.