Leadership Insights
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Most everyone responds to life's challenges and choices according to his or her personality. Therefore, individuals who relate to others must be personality wise. For example, High "S" leaders should not engage High "D" followers in small talk. "D"s prefer leaders who get-to-the-point. They want "bottom line" answers. They respond best to those who are not going to waste their time. On the other hand, High "S" followers feel comfortable with leaders who are systematic, slower, and steady in their approaches. "S"s don't like fast talking, quick pace responses. "S"s respond best to stable and sensitive leaders.
Leader Styles
The following describes different leadership styles. People tend to lead according to their personalities, rather than adapt to the styles of others.
"I" Leaders
"I"s are inspiring and enthusiastic. They love to lead and influence others. Naturally great presenters, they tend to talk too much. "I" leaders need to listen more and not be so sensitive to rejection. They are the most impressive and positive leaders. "I"s love...
"S" Leaders
"S"s are the sweet, steady and stable leaders. They seldom...
Follower Styles
People also follow according to their personalities. Identifying individual followers' styles make leaders more effective.
"D" Followers
"D"s respect strong leaders. They want to be part of a winning team. They follow with power and authority in mind. They wonder, "Will this action make me more respected and / or get the job done?" "D" followers need choices, rather than "get-in or get-out" ultimatums. They need opportunities...
"C" Followers
"C"s are "Consumer Report" type followers. They analyze each decision. They love research and development. "C"s are quality oriented followers. They don't like quick or costly decisions. Picky and precise, they follow with their minds, rather than hearts. "C"s seldom respond positively at first. They often want time to think about their decisions. Once convinced...
The most effective Leader is the...
These type individuals learn how to adapt and become "all things to all men." They understand that everyone is often motivated by their specific personality. They guard their strengths from overuses, and improve their "uniquenesses / weaknesses."
Blended Servant Leaders control their...
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