Excitable: I don’t have mood swings or emotional outbursts. I’m very controlled in that area. However I do like new things and do find it difficult to persist on projects. Curiously enough this is one of my MBO goals for this year: to followon a couple of projects that I started last year. Challenge level: 6
Skeptical: I trust others very well and don’t question their motives needlessly. Generally I also forget if they have done something bad and a bit of time has passed. Challenge level: 0
Reserved: during times of stress I keep communicating and I get even more concerned about my people. However I can be sucked into my own world as I try to solve a problem in my head. Challenge level: 2
Leisurely: I’m not sure I agree with the passive-agressive qualification of people who only exert effort in the pursuit of their agendas. I would consider them more self-centered than leisurely. And I do have some of this – If whatever I have to do is not in line with my agenda I have been known to procrastinate about it. When my motivation is low, this is a real problem as I’ll put off important things because they’re not doing anything for me. I’ve faced this one before by reading “The procrastinator’s handbook” by Rita Emmett about four times. I should review it again as this is a true learning process. I’ve gotten much better, but I’m not there yet. Challenge level: 6
Bold: Entitlement, credit, blaming, inability to learn from mistakes due to considering myself perfect. No. This is not me by a long shot. But I do enjoy the spotlight. I should keep an eye on this. Challenge level: 2
Mischievous: Nope. I don’t get any pleasure from getting away with breaking commitments and rules; and I don’t think I can talk my way out of everything – unless I have properly covered myself I believe talk won’t work. Challenge level: 0
Colorful: Just like Bold, this one merits care, but not too much. Challenge level: 1
Imaginative: While I do consider myself creative or imaginative, not enough to come across as eccentric or change my mind on a whim. Challenge level: 1
Diligent: This is almost the opposite of Leisurely. I don’t have perfectionist tendencies, micromanage or an inability to delegate. I’m all for people helping me accomplish my mission. Challenge level: 0
Dutiful: Sucking up at the expense of my staff, and accepting unrealistic requests is not in my book. I’ll defend my function always. However, I’m not immune to trying to make the group look good. Challenge level: 1
Next up I will develop a continuing plan of action, study or mentoring to help me out with the traits I’ve noted as presenting the greatest challenges for me: Excitable and Leisurely.
