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Self-Awareness. I am unique …everyone is unique. Reflect. List different tendencies in people around you. List how you are different than most people around you. An “emotionally intelligent” person knows:. I am not the same as everybody else. Everybody is not the same as me.
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Reflect • List different tendencies in people around you. • List how you are different than most people around you.
An “emotionally intelligent” person knows: • I am not the same as everybody else. • Everybody is not the same as me. • E.Q. Golden Rule • Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” • E.Q. Golden Rule: “Treat others the way they would like to be treated.”
Understanding your DISC Personal Profile • “D” = Dominance • “I” = Influence • “S” = Steadiness • “C” = Conscientiousness
Tendencies Immediate results Causing action Accepting challenges Quick decisions Question status quo Taking authority Solving problems Needed environment: Freedom Authority Varied activities Difficult assignments Opportunity for advancement Responds best to: Provide direct answers Stick to business Stresses logic Provides pressure Need to learn that: You need people Relaxation is not a crime Some controls needed Everyone has a boss Verbalizing reasons behind decision helps Motivation: Challenge Dominance
Tendencies Initiates with people Favorable impression Articulate Enthusiasm Entertaining Optimistic Group participation Needed environment: Prestige Friendly relationships Freedom from control & detail Helping others Motivate others Verbalize ideas Responds best to: Democratic manager Socialize outside of work Recognition of abilities Incentives for risk-taking Need to learn that: Time controls help Deadlines are important There can be too much optimism Motivation: Recognition Influence
Tendencies Consistent & predictable Patience Specialized skill Helping others Good listener Loyalty Calm excited people Needed environment: Specialization Identification with a group Established work pattern Security Familiar environment Responds best to: Relaxed & amiable Allows time to adjust to a change in plans Serves as a friend Allows work at own pace Asks “how” questions Defined goals & roles Need to learn that: Change provides opportunity Friendship isn’t everything Discipline is good Motivation: Appreciation Steadiness
Tendencies Adhering standards Concentrating on details Thinking analytically Indirect approaches to conflict Checks accuracy Systematic approach Needed environment: Clearly defined task Security Team participation Stability Limited risk Work that requires precision & planning Responds best to: Provides reassurance Supportive atmosphere Accessible Spells out detailed standards Need to learn that: Thorough explanation isn’t everything Total support not always possible Motivation: Quality Conscientiousness
Confirm points in your profile: • By yourself identify your: • Primary profile • Secondary profile • As a group share your: • Tendencies • Needed environment • Responds best to • Needs to learn • Identify the profile of your family or friends
Conclusion Embrace the uniqueness of every person: • Don’t think of yourself more highly than you ought. • A body needs every part. • Each has different gifts, talents & personality. • Use your gifts cheerfully to serve others.