Your Style Individuals with this temperament style are very individualistic, competitive with self and others, striving towards their goals to achieve personal gain. They are shrewd and astute, money oriented and quite sensitive with an eye to the bottom line and the ability to be charming and manipulative in the pursuit of their personal goals and objectives. Strongly independent in outlook, they are able to co-operate with others and win them over when they so desire, but are more concerned with personal than team matters. They work with others only as long as it suits their purpose, and even then prefer to work only with a small team rather than with a large group. They 'manage up', ensuring they behave in a manner that will enhance their reputation with superiors and those they respect. In their personal life they will be private and not much interested in socializing, except with their family and a few chosen friends, with whom they can become very close. Generally their alliances will be built for strategic purposes. As a result, external social activities for them will be tolerated to gain a business advantage or for political reasons. However, when they put their mind to it, they can be very persuasive and use their insight into others to gain their favour and support. In unfamiliar social areas, they can come across as somewhat socially awkward and even manipulative at times, but they can be very effective in negotiating activities when they put their mind to it, as their sensitivity to people, combined with natural business acumen, gives them a considerable edge. They are independent and form strong opinions, which they will maintain even when faced with contradictory evidence. Although they may seem to 'give in' when questioned, they will actually hold fast to their own judgments, but indicating to others that they have taken their advice on board for strategic reasons. They do not appreciate criticism, however constructive, and will perceive this as a personal attack which they need to defend, rather than using it to improve. If the feedback is issued by a superior, they will 'smoothly' accept it outwardly, but inwardly will feel hurt and will sidestep any question of blame, apportioning this to others in order to uphold their own reputation. They do enjoy receiving praise, and will relish this privately and also when it is received in front of a small group of those they wish to impress. Praise issued by persons whom they do not respect holds little meaning for them. While they prefer to work on their own, they can be successful in a small team environment, where they will establish relationships over time and, again, their charm and sensitivity will enhance their ability to run the team if they decide to accept the responsibility. Often, however, they would rather work for themselves or as an independent unit, with a direct reporting line to a senior manager. They are imaginative, can develop new approaches in their area of expertise and could be, for example, a very creative business developer whose primary role is to develop new approaches and proposals to secure commercial successes. Summary and recommended professions A person with this temperament style is a true individualist who likes to do things their own way and has little concern for what others think. They strive for personal success and recognition and will manage themselves to ensure they are the one to benefit. Suitable roles would include: Professional: Investigative Journalist; Lawyer; Author; Professional Musician Skilled: Professional Athlete; Hospitality Consultant
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:52:26 +0000
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