Wednesday, June 15, 2005

my personality profile

OVERVIEW
You have a strong sense of humor. You usually know when to lighten a difficult situation, amuse and entertain people.

You have a strong feeling of optimism, considered favorably by most people around you. Your perception is that the bottle is half-full rather than half-empty.

You have to be with people. This extends into the need to gain popularity, achieve social recognition and influence those people around you. The "bottom-line" is a strong people orientation.

COMMUNICATION
You show sympathy to the feelings and needs of others. Your natural empathy style may draw others to you.

You can generate enthusiasm in yourself and in other people. Your enthusiasm, often contagious, involves many people in a social activity who might not ordinarily become involved.

You are a natural communicator. You love to talk, offer jokes and make sure that everyone is having a good time. This trait is especially evident at functions and outings.

One of your great strengths is your ability to communicate and talk readily. Since all strengths may be overused at times, you may sometimes talk too much.

You have a natural, outgoing style that some have labeled as the "natural salesperson." You are generally likable, talkative and socially assertive. Your primary intent is convincing or persuading people.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
Ask for opinions and ideas.
Offer immediate rewards for accomplishments.
Plan sufficient time to talk and listen.
Support ideas for change with facts, figures and logic.
Plan interactions which support dreams and goals.
Offer opinions and ideas that are stimulating.
Allow time to ask questions.
Share specific ideas to carry out an action.
Provide solid, tangible, practical ideas and evidence.
Be prepared to listen to many stories.
Talk about expectations.

STRENGHTS
You are optimistic and tend to make others feel good about themselves.
You like to gather facts and think things over before offering a strong opinion.
You are skilled at finding "win-win" solutions when conflicts arise.
You have an excellent sense of humor and tend to see humor in events spontaneously.
You tend to bring feelings of security and stability to a relationship.
You are socially poised and people-oriented.
You are very respectful of the needs and wants of other people.
You are generally good at cooling down tense situations in a relationship.
You are excellent at listening to your partner.
You tend to enjoy life and share that enjoyment with others.
You are usually enthusiastic about activities and planning.

NEEDS
Protection or insulation from aggression or confrontation.
Social recognition of your accomplishments.
Equal relations with others.
Sound relationships which form naturally, and are not contriving or scheming.
Acceptance in a variety of groups.
Time and opportunity to weigh pros and cons of decisions.
Peace and harmony.
A friendly, favorable social environment.
An environment free from conflict or hostility.
Partners who practice listening and participation.

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