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Track 01: Understanding Personality Differences in the Workplace

Personality Profile

Hippocrates in the 4th century B.C. suggested the theory that the primary reason people reacted to life’s circumstances differently or displayed various temperaments was because they had different bodily fluid levels. Thus he used four different Greek terms to distinguish between the four basic personality terms (Choleric, Melancholy, Phlegmatic, and Sanguine).

Although medicine would eventually rule out his theory, counselors, authors, and those in the world of psychology have committed themselves to the concept of different personality types for centuries.

Instructions:

Please honestly answer which word best describes your temperament. If you are undecided, ask a family member or friend for their objective opinion. Keep a tally of how many times you choose each option: A, B, C, or D.

Number 1

•  Decisive

•  Planner

•  Flexible

•  Upbeat

Number 4

• Passionate

• Delegates

• Tolerant

• Forgiving

Number 7

• Driven

• Understanding

• Easygoing

• Loud

Number 10

• Risk Taker

• Conscientious

• Calm

• Motivator

Number 2

• Tenacious

• Resourceful

• Quiet

• Positive

Number 5

• Competitive

• Loyal

• Rational

• Creative

Number 8

• Impatient

• Inflexible

• Indecisive

• Impulsive

Number 11

• Goal Setter

• Detailed

• Thoughtful

• Spontaneous

Number 3

• Honest

• Focused

• Stable

• Encouraging

Number 6

• Hardworking

• Dependable

• Good Listener

• Loves People

Number 9

• Bossy

• Worrisome

• Unemotional

• Procrastinates

Number 12

• Intense

• Sensitive

• Passive

• Flippant

Primary Personality Type

Your highest number for A, B, C, or D reflects your primary personality type. Although a blending of the four is not unusual, your highest score should be most reflective of your true temperament.

A. Choleric

• Vocational Qualities: Leadership, Administration

• Strengths: Visionary, Competitive, Quick Thinker

• Weaknesses: Never Wrong, Stubborn, Abrupt

B. Melancholy

• Vocational Qualities: Executive Assistant, Follows Protocol, Researcher

• Strengths: Organized, Structured, High Work Ethic

• Weaknesses: Critical, Negative, Too Serious

C. Phlegmatic

• Vocational Qualities: Technical, Computer Analyst, Finance, Mediator

• Strengths: Methodical Thinker, Kind, Peacemaker

• Weaknesses: Resentful, Poor Communicator, Avoids Conflict

D. Sanguine

• Vocational Qualities: Public Relations, Excellent Communicator, Sales

• Strengths: Optimistic, Friendly, Creative

• Weaknesses: Scattered, Unorganized, Wants Approval

For more information regarding personality profiles, a workshop, or for a free consultation regarding personality differences in the workplace, click on the contact link or call Bill Gallagher at TeamWorks: 541-621-5402