The S personality places great emphasis on relationships and processes
- You are loyal.
- You are likable, friendly, and encouraging.
- You are a good listener and a team player.
- Your goal is to help people.
- You respect the fact that things have always been done this way and see no reason for
to change. - You work hard, often behind the scenes, to create a stable and harmonious environment.
- You dislike conflict and sudden change.
- You are patient and see projects through from start to finish.
- You believe that the environment is important, but that you lack the ability to influence it.
You get energy from
- Work together with others.
- Work in a stable and harmonious environment where you can focus on one thing at a time.
- Be recognized for your loyalty and service.
- Have clearly defined and unchanging rules and expectations.
- Work in a small group where you can build relationships.
You waste energy when you
- Must be able to handle sudden and unexpected changes.
- Includes competitive, aggressive, and confrontational people.
- Lacks support from a supervisor or similar.
- Feels pressured to make decisions or implement changes.
- Other people get the credit for your hard work.
- Is being judged unfairly.
When you're in your element, you can
- Resolve conflicts, ease tensions, and stabilize difficult situations.
- Be patient and persistent.
- Be a trustworthy and hard-working team player.
When you're stressed, you can
- Being too hard on yourself and taking criticism of your work too personally.
- Passively resist change.
- Wait for others to tell you what to do and lead them to mistakenly believe that you will obey.
- Shake your head, shrug your shoulders, and wonder, “What’s the point?”
To be most successful, you should
- Be more flexible in your routines and more open to change.
- Help yourself to more.
- Be more open; realize that other people can't read your thoughts and feelings.
How to Recognize an S Personality
- They don't make a fuss; they rarely show their feelings.
- They speak slowly and casually, as if they have nothing important to do.
- They are good listeners and encourage others to talk about themselves.
- They prefer to be led rather than to lead, and enjoy working in a small group.
Working with an S personality
- Please start the conversation on a personal note and then move on to business.
- Let them know about upcoming changes so they have time to adjust.
- Talk to them often, and ask them questions about themselves.
- Give them fewer but larger projects.
- Encourage them to speak up at meetings and on other occasions.