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ADVanced Insights ProfileWHAT WHY HOW
Johnny DoughJanuary 22, 2010
This Innermetrix ADVanced Insights Profile combines the best of three world-classprofiles. The Attribute Index measures how you think and make decisions. The ValuesIndex measures your motivational style and drivers and the DISC Index measures yourpreferred Behavioral style. Together they create WHAT, WHY and HOW (i.e., Whatnatural talents do you have, Why are you motivated to use them and How do you preferto use them.)
Natural Style: The natural style is howyou behave when you are being mostnatural. It is your basic style and the oneyou adopt when you are being authenticand true to yourself. It is also the stylethat you revert to when under stress orpressure. Behaving in this style,however, reduces your stress andtension and is comforting. Whenauthentic to this style you will maximizeyour true potential more effectively.
Adaptive Style
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Adaptive Style: The adaptive style ishow you behave when you feel you arebeing observed or how you behavewhen you are aware of your behavior.This style is less natural and lessauthentic for you or your true tendenciesand preferences. When forced to adoptto this style for too long you may becomestressed and less effective.
Research conducted by Innermetrix shows that the most successful people share the commontrait of self-awareness. They recognize the situations that will make them successful, and thismakes it easy for them to find ways of achieving objectives that fit their behavioral style. Theyalso understand their limitations and where they are not effective and this helps them understandwhere not to go or how not to be as well. Those who understand their natural behavioralpreferences are far more likely to pursue the right opportunities, in the right way, at the righttime, and get the results they desire.
This report measures four dimensions of your behavioral style. They are:• Decisive — your preference for problem solving and getting results• Interactive — your preference for interacting with others and showing emotion• Stability — your preference for pacing, persistence and steadiness• Cautiousness — your preference for procedures, standards and protocols
This report includes:
• The Elements of DISC — educational background behind the profile, the science and thefour dimensions of behavior
• The DISC Dimensions — a closer look at each of your four behavioral dimensions• Style Summary — A comparison of your natural and adaptive behavioral styles • Behavioral Strengths — A detailed strengths-based description of your overall behavioral
style • Communication — Tips on how you like to communicate and be communicated with • Ideal Job Climate — Your ideal work environment • Effectiveness — Insights into how you can be more effective by understanding your
behavior • Behavioral Motivations — Ways to ensure your environment is motivational • Continual Improvement — Areas where you can focus on improving • Training & Learning Style — Your preferred means of sharing and receiving styles • Relevance Section — making the information real and pertinent to you • Success connection — connecting your style to your own life
This DISC-Index report is unique in the marketplace for a number or reasons. You just completedthe first ever click & drag DISC instrument on the market. This was constructed in a precisemanner to allow for ease of responses, even in the midst of many difficult decisions. Thisintuitive interface allows you to focus on your answers, not the process.
Also, unlike other DISC instruments, this instrument allows you to rank all four items instead.As a result, this instrument produces zero waste in responses. Some instruments ask you tochoose two items out of four, and leave two items blank. Those instruments have a 50% wasteof terms, and do not provide for an efficient response process. The DISC Index instrumenteliminates that response problem.
Another unique aspect of this DISC-Index report is that we present the D-I-S-C aspects of yourbehavior both as separate entities and as a dynamic combination of traits. This report presentsthe first time that each of the D-I-S-C elements are separated and developed as pure entitiesof themselves. This can serve as an important learning tool as you explore the deeper aspectsof DISC. Your unique pattern of DISC traits is developed through the context of this report.Additionally, the following four pages will be devoted to exploring your DISC scores as separatecomponents within the unique combination of traits that you exhibit.
A comment on contradictions: you may read some areas of this report that may contradict othertext. This is due to the fact that many of us show contradictory behaviors in the normal courseof our daily operations. Each of us are at times talkative and other times more reflective,depending on how we are adapting our behavior. The expression of these contradictions is ademonstration of the sensitivity of this instrument to determine these subtle differences in ournatural and adaptive style.
Your approach to problem-solving and obtaining results
The D in DISC represents Decisiveness. Your score on this scale, represented below, showsyour location on the D spectrum based on the pattern of your responses. A high score doesn'tmean good, and a low score doesn't mean bad, as this is a spectrum or continuum of behavioraltraits. For example:
Higher D —Tend to solve new problems very quickly and assertively. They take an active and directapproach to obtaining results. The key here is new problems such as those that areunprecedented or haven't happened before. There may also be an element of risk in takingthe wrong approach or developing an incorrect solution, but those with a High D score arewilling to take those risks, even if they may be incorrect.
Lower D —Tend to solve new problems in a more deliberate, controlled, and organized manner. Again,the key here is new and unprecedented problems. The Lower D style will solve routineproblems very quickly because the outcomes are already known. But, when the outcomesare unknown and the problem is an uncertain one, the Lower D style will approach the newproblem in a calculated and deliberate manner by thinking things through very carefully beforeacting.
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Your score shows a very high score on the 'D' spectrum.The comments below highlight some of the traits specificto just your unique score.
• You demand high levels of results or performance, inboth yourself and in others as well.
• You are very decisive and a risk-taker.• You may be perceived as somewhat egocentric by others
(i.e., others who you feel are less confident than you).• You are always interested in the new, the innovative, and
the cutting-edge ideas.• You can be very commanding and tend to take charge
more than you follow.• You are practical - all about the business and getting
Your approach to interacting with people and display of emotions.
The I in DISC represents Interactive. Your score on this scale represented below shows yourlocation on the I spectrum based on the pattern of your responses. A high score doesn't meangood, and a low score doesn't mean bad, as this is a spectrum or continuum of behavioraltraits. For example:
Higher I —Tend to meet new people in an outgoing, gregarious, and socially assertive manner. The keyhere is new people whom one hasn't met before. Many other styles are talkative, but moreso with people that they've known for some time. The Higher I scores are talkative, interactiveand open even with people whom they have just initially met. People scoring in this rangemay also be a bit impulsive. Generally speaking, those with the Higher I scores are generallytalkative and outgoing.
Lower I —Tend to meet new people in a more controlled, quiet and reserved manner. Here's where thekey word "new people" enters the equation. Those with Lower I scores are talkative with theirfriends and close associates, but tend to be more reserved with people they've just recentlymet. They tend to place a premium on the control of emotions, and approach new relationshipswith a more reflective approach than an emotional one.
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Your score shows a very high score on the 'I' spectrum.The comments below highlight some of the traits specificto just your unique score.
• You are gregarious and outgoing with most everyoneyou meet.
• You are very enthusiastic in working with others.• You really like meeting new people and easily interact.
No one is a stranger.• You are very optimistic.• You have a very high trust level for others, but this could
actually result in you being "burned."• You enjoy opportunities to motivate others.
The S in DISC represents Stabilizing. Your score on this scale represented below shows yourlocation on the S spectrum based on the pattern of your responses. A high score doesn't meangood, and a low score doesn't mean bad, as this is a spectrum or continuum of behavioraltraits. For example:
Higher S —Tend to prefer a more controlled, deliberative and predictable environment. They place apremium on security of a work situation and disciplined behavior. They also tend to show asense of loyalty to a team or organization, and as a result, may have a greater longevity ortenure in a position than some other styles. They have an excellent listening style and arevery patient coaches and teachers for others on the team.
Lower S —Tend to prefer a more flexible, dynamic, unstructured work environment. They value freedomof expression and the ability to change quickly from one activity to another. They tend tobecome bored with the same routine that brings security to the Higher S traits. As a result,they will seek opportunities and outlets for their high sense of urgency and high activity levels,as they have a preference for spontaneity.
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Your score shows a high average score on the 'S' spectrum.The comments below highlight some of the traits specificto just your unique score.
• You are consistent and predictable over the long haul,even in the midst of change.
• You prefer setting minimum levels of consistency andstability or control.
• You serve to stabilize others on a team who are perhapstoo maverick.
• You can accept change, but you require a good argumentfor it first.
• You tend to be a calming influence on those with whomyou work.
• You prefer to have sufficient clarification of policy or tasksbefore proceeding, so as to avoid mistakes.
Your approach to standards, procedures, and expectations.
The C in DISC represents Cautiousness. Your score on the scale represented below showsyour location on the C spectrum based on the pattern of your responses. A high score doesn'tmean good, and a low score doesn't mean bad, as this is a spectrum or continuum of behavioraltraits. For example:
Higher C — Tend to adhere to rules, standards, procedures, and protocol set by those in authority whomthey respect. They like things to be done the right way according to the operating manual.Rules are made to be followed is an appropriate motto for those with higher C scores. Theyhave some of the highest quality control interests of any of the styles and frequently wishothers would do the same.
Lower C —Tend to operate more independently from the rules and standard operating procedures. Theytend to be bottom-line oriented. If they find an easier way to do something, they'll do it bydeveloping a variety of strategies as situations demand. To the Lower C scores, rules areonly guidelines, and may be bent or broken as necessary to obtain results.
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Your score shows a very low score on the 'C' spectrum.The comments below highlight some of the traits specificto just your unique score.
• You can develop a variety of creative strategies andprocedures as situations demand.
• You tend to operate independently from the establishedrules and procedures.
• To you, the "right way" to do things is the way you aredoing them right now.
• You can be seen as a rebellious agent of change, notafraid to take a strong stand.
• You have a strong dislike for too many details, or minutia.• You prefer varied activities, never a dull moment, and
In order to make the most out of the information in this report it is important that you connectit to your life in a tangible way. To help you make this information your own, and pull out themost relevant parts, fill in the blanks below.
Decisiveness:How is your 'D' score relevant to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Interacting:How is your 'I' score relevant to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Stabilizing:How is your 'S' score relevant to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Cautiousness:How is your 'C' score relevant to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Overall Natural Style:What is one way in which you natural style relates to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Overall Adaptive Style:What is one way in which you adaptive style relates to your life?_________________________________________________________________________
Strength-based insights:What specific strengths do you think connect to your success more than any other?_________________________________________________________________________
Communication Dos and Don'ts:What did you learn from understanding your preferred communication style?_________________________________________________________________________
Ideal Job Climate:How well does your current climate fit your behavioral style?_________________________________________________________________________
Effectiveness: What is one way in which you could become more effective?_________________________________________________________________________
Motivation:How can you stay more motivated?_________________________________________________________________________
Improvement:What is something you learned that you can use to improve your performance?_________________________________________________________________________
Training/Learning:What did you learn that could help you instruct others better, or learn more effectively?_________________________________________________________________________
Your final step to making sure you really benefit from the information in this report is tounderstand how your behavioral style contributes to, and perhaps hinders, your overallsuccess.
Supporting Success:Overall, how can your unique behavioral style support your success? (cite specific examples)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Limiting Success: Overall, how could your unique behavioral style get in the way of your success? (cite specificexamples)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Values help influence behavior and action and can be consideredsomewhat of a hidden motivation because they are not readilyobservable. Understanding your values help to tell you why you preferto do what you do.It is vital for superior performance to ensure that your motivations aresatisfied by what you do. This drives your passion, reduces fatigue,inspires you and increases drive.
The Aesthetic Dimension: The main motivation in thisvalue is the drive to achieve balance, harmony and findform or beauty. Environmental concerns or “green”initiatives are also typically prized by this dimension.
General Traits:• A strong steward of business processes, and doesn't want to waste resources on
aesthetics or beauty if it doesn't effect productivity.• Having harmony and balance are not as important in business as other drive factors
shown in this report.• Is very practical when it comes to aesthetics or decoration of the environment; it must
make business sense.• Is not negatively effected by unaesthetic work environments.• Unaesthetic surroundings won't stifle your creativity. You may be able to work in almost
any conditions.
Key Strengths:• Strong survivor even in heavy competition.• Tends to take a strong bottom-line approach to business transactions.• Achieving results may take precedent over balance and peace in life.• A solid business sense. Business over beauty.• Prefers not to share emotions and feelings, and may like to work independently at times.
Motivational Insights:• Rational goals are the primary motivator.• To maintain your highest level of motivation, avoid getting involved with projects related
to the aesthetics of the work environment. Leave it to others and enjoy the fruits of theirefforts.
• Appeal to the practical aspects of a situation.• More team involvement would benefit from pointing out the practical reasons for the
changes.• Connect motivation to other Values drivers since this one is very low.
The Aesthetic Dimension: The main motivation in thisvalue is the drive to achieve balance, harmony and findform or beauty. Environmental concerns or “green”initiatives are also typically prized by this dimension.
Training/Learning Insights:• Teach in a very practical way, nothing fancy.• Make sure to connect training benefits to business opportunities.• Will be flexible about the surroundings in which they learn.• Not emotionally driven, stick to practical motivations.• Avoid lots of team interaction just for the sake of interaction; be certain there is a business
reason.
Continual Improvement Insights:• Some might consider you uncaring about aesthetics, artistic beauty or harmony.• May be seen as overly business-like.• Try to appreciate the value others have for artistic things, or trying to increase workplace
aesthetics.• Remember to respect the creativity of others.
The Economic Dimension: This dimension examinesthe motivation for security from economic gain, and toachieve practical returns. The preferred approach ofthis dimension is a professional one with a focus onbottom-line results.
General Traits:• Knowledge for the sake of knowledge may be viewed as a waste of time, talent, energy,
and creativity.• Interested in what is practical and useful in achieving his vision of success.• Goal driven, especially financial goals.• People who score like Johnny tend to like rewards based on the results they achieve
rather than on the method used to obtain the results.• People who score like Johnny tend to be hard working, competitive, and motivated most
by financial rewards and challenging compensation plans.
Key Strengths:• Profit driven and bottom-line oriented.• Able to multi-task in a variety of areas, and keep important projects moving.• Will protect organizational or team finances, as well as his own.• Pays attention to return on investment in business or team activity.• Shows a keen ear to the revenue-clock, his own and the organization's.
Motivational Insights:• Link training and meeting events to potential gains in business share or future income.• Realize that it's not just money that motivates, but also personal fulfillment in the job.• Make certain that economic rewards are fair, clearly communicated, and provide a high-
end return for those willing to work for it.• Provide coaching to help reduce the potential visible "greed-factor" which may appear
in their style.• Be certain he is balancing his professional and personal life.
The Economic Dimension: This dimension examinesthe motivation for security from economic gain, and toachieve practical returns. The preferred approach ofthis dimension is a professional one with a focus onbottom-line results.
Training/Learning Insights:• If possible, build in some group competition as a part of the training activities.• Link learning outcomes to the ability to become more effective in increasing earnings for
both himself and the organization.• Attempt to provide some rewards or incentives for participation in additional training and
professional development.• Scores like those who want information that will help them increase bottom-line activity
and effectiveness.
Continual Improvement Insights:• Some scoring in this range may need to learn how to mask that greed factor so as not
to alienate a prospect, customer, or client.• While this very high economic drive may be a significant motivating factor in achieving
goals, it may also become a visible "greed factor" especially in sales people, and otherssharing this very high economic drive.
• Some may need to hide the dollar signs in their eyes in order to establish the mostappropriate rapport with others.
• May need to work on balancing other Values scales and appreciating the strengths thatothers bring, even those who may not share this very strong Economic drive.
• May judge efforts of others by an economic scale only.
The Individualistic Dimension: The Individualisticdimensions deals with one's need to be seen as unique,independent, and to stand apart from the crowd. Thisis the drive to be socially independent and haveopportunity for freedom of personal expression.
General Traits:• Many who score in this range like to invent new things, design new products, and develop
new ideas.• The pattern of responses indicates that Johnny has a very strong desire to be his own
person.• This high individualism may be demonstrated in creative problem solving and a higher
risk-taking attitude.• Brings a lot of energy that needs to be put to good use.• May enjoy maintaining the image of being a maverick at times.
Key Strengths:• Brings creative ideas.• Ability to take a strong stand, and not be afraid to be different in either ideas or approaches
to problem solving.• Not afraid to take calculated risks.• Realizes that we are all individuals and have ideas to offer.• Some enjoy making presentations to small or large groups, and are generally perceived
as engaging presenters by their audiences.
Motivational Insights:• Let him work with an idea, develop it, and run with it for a while before making a judgement.• Allow freedom to make his own decisions about how an assignment should be completed.• May like to work apart from the team and independently at times.• Many people who score like Johnny enjoy making presentations to small or large groups.
Explore this possibility.• Remember that even as attention from others is important, he may also desire some
independence from team organization and protocol at times.
The Individualistic Dimension: The Individualisticdimensions deals with one's need to be seen as unique,independent, and to stand apart from the crowd. Thisis the drive to be socially independent and haveopportunity for freedom of personal expression.
Training/Learning Insights:• Learning and professional development activities should be flexible, having a wide variety
of options.• Attempt to provide enough creative space for him to express his uniqueness.• Allow for some experimental or non-routine types of options.• Link the benefits of learning new things to a personal ability to enhance his performance.
Continual Improvement Insights:• Sometimes the very unique approaches do not always result in complete success, and
may sometimes cause conflict with others if sensitivity is not used.• Potential value clashes with others may be reduced through increased awareness and
sensitivity to the needs of others.• May need to remember that his good ideas aren't the only good ideas.• May need to listen more to others and speak less.• When presenting an idea he may spend a bit too much time telling (or selling) the audience
about his own uniqueness, rather than discussing the topic of the presentation.
The Political Dimension: This drive is to be seen asa leader, and to have influence and control over one'senvironment or success. Competitiveness is oftenassociated with those scoring high in this motivation.
General Traits:• Uses power and control readily and effectively to keep projects moving.• Is very comfortable being in a leadership position and seeks those roles.• Is a very active agent in tough decision-making roles.• Enjoys a feeling of accomplishment in getting a difficult job done on his own.• Enjoys winning.
Key Strengths:• A strong ‘buck stops here' approach to business and getting things done.• A very high energy level to work hard at meeting goals.• Accepts struggle and hard work toward a goal.• Able to plan and design work projects for teams to accomplish.• Able to plan and control his own work tasks.
Motivational Insights:• May need to be more willing to share the attention and successes for wins.• Appreciates public recognition and praise for successes.• Provide an environment with minimal involvement with routine, detail, and paperwork.• Provide freedom to take risks, but also indicate the boundaries and limits to the risk-
taking freedom.• Enjoys status and esteem in the eyes of others.
The Political Dimension: This drive is to be seen asa leader, and to have influence and control over one'senvironment or success. Competitiveness is oftenassociated with those scoring high in this motivation.
Training/Learning Insights:• Provide for a variety of learning and personal development options.• Link learning successes with potential to increase personal credibility and motivation of
teams when working with others.• Many who score like Johnny may prefer independent study instead of group or team
activities.• If group activities are involved, attempt to build in some competition and group leadership
events.• Scores like those who frequently show an interest in leading some training or professional
development activities.
Continual Improvement Insights:• May need to be more sensitive to the needs of others on the team.• May be perceived as one who oversteps authority at times.• May show impatience with others who don't see the big picture as clearly.• May need to soften his own agenda at times and allow for other ideas and methods to
be explored.• May project a high sense of urgency which may also translate so some as a high intensity.
The Altruistic Dimension: This drive is an expressionof the need or drive to benefit others in a humanitariansense. There is a genuine sincerity in this dimension tohelp others, give of one's time, resources and energy,in aid of others.
General Traits:• Has a good sense for when to freely help others, and when to say "No."• Balances helping others with personal concerns very effectively.• Will not create an imbalance between own needs and those of others.• Is able to see the points of view from both the higher and lower Altruistic score locations.• Can be a good mediator between those who give too much and those who don't give
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Key Strengths:• A solid balanced view of helping others without doing everything for them.• Possesses a realistic and practical approach to helping others help themselves.• Appreciates the need to help others without sacrificing one's own self too much.• Willing to pitch in and help others as needed.• Sees value in benefiting others through personal actions.
Motivational Insights:• Is practical in how much to help others versus other objectives.• Possesses a healthy balance between a self focus and a focus on others.• Will strike a moderate level of giving and taking in interactions with others.• Has a very typical level of appreciation for others relative to the general working world.• Will be good judge of how much to involve others versus making the command decision.
The Altruistic Dimension: This drive is an expressionof the need or drive to benefit others in a humanitariansense. There is a genuine sincerity in this dimension tohelp others, give of one's time, resources and energy,in aid of others.
Training/Learning Insights:• To better motivate by incorporating other motivators that are higher in drive and score
locations.• Is flexible between learning with a team or learning independently.• Enjoys learning that highlights both their own personal gain, but also some altruistic
aspect as well.• Likely supportive of the trainers themselves.
Continual Improvement Insights:• Will be more influenced by other motivations in the report that are higher and when
connected with, will return much more passion and drive.• Might benefit from taking more of a lead, as opposed to waiting for others to lead.• Needs to know that efforts to help others are practical and deliver a business benefit as
well.• Respect those who may not share your interest in understanding or benefiting others.
The Regulatory Dimension: The Regulatory driveindicates one's drive to establish order, routine andstructure. This motivation is to promote rules andpolicies, a traditional approach and security throughstandards and protocols.
General Traits:• Strikes a good balance between respecting individual needs, and those of the group.• Appreciates some structure, but not too much.• Understands both sides of the argument for more and less rules and policies• Moves freely and effectively between the rebels and the rule-follower's in a group.• Is right at the national mean when it comes to desire for stability or steadiness.
Key Strengths:• Is very flexible when it comes to dealing with very little or too much structure.• Can challenge protocol and be creative if the situation demands it enough.• Situationally aware of when rules must be followed and when they should not be.• Not overly rigid in the need for order and structure.• Good at providing order and structure where it is required.
Motivational Insights:• Utilize Johnny to help bring order out of chaos without going overboard.• Put Johnny to use as the mediator between those who support the old guard and those
who want revolution.• Johnny can provide a balanced view for creating new policies, procedures and protocols
that are effective.• Johnny will be good at helping maintain a stable environment.• Johnny can be a valuable asset when it comes to working in routine environments.
The Regulatory Dimension: The Regulatory driveindicates one's drive to establish order, routine andstructure. This motivation is to promote rules andpolicies, a traditional approach and security throughstandards and protocols.
Training/Learning Insights:• Is open to creativity or flexibility.• Prefers to learn in the accepted way through the existing curriculum.• Becomes a supportive team member who gets behind the initiative.
Continual Improvement Insights:• Might benefit from exerting opinions freely in discussions of direction and planning.• Could take a firmer stand on team issues involving dissenting opinions.
The Theoretical Dimension: The drive to understand,gain knowledge, or discover the “truth”. This motivationcan often be to gain knowledge for knowledge sake.Rational thinking, reasoning and problem solving areimportant to this dimension.
General Traits:• Shows a practical and bottom-line job-view perspective.• Aware of job parameters and details, but prefer to learn only that which is necessary to
complete the job assignment.• Will learn those things necessary for the successful completion of the job tasks, and may
not desire to go further into specific details or theory.• Likes brevity and concise information.• May prefer to work on many things with only partial stakes than getting bogged down in
only one function or role.
Key Strengths:• Able to see the big picture and communicate it clearly, and briefly to others.• May demonstrate a high sense of urgency to get things done quickly, leaving the details
to other team members.• The nature of the job-view is to be concerned with the more practical and bottom-line
aspects of the job.• Focused on the task, goal or vision, and completes his responsibility on schedule.• Can get people on board for a cause.
Motivational Insights:• Avoid getting Johnny bogged down in minute detail whenever possible.• Provide some attempts to reduce the amount of technical knowledge-based
requirements.• Keep the product-knowledge requirements at a practical level.• Provide opportunity for independence in performing tasks related to the projects.• Offer information that is relevant to the task, but no more.
The Theoretical Dimension: The drive to understand,gain knowledge, or discover the “truth”. This motivationcan often be to gain knowledge for knowledge sake.Rational thinking, reasoning and problem solving areimportant to this dimension.
Training/Learning Insights:• Make training and development activities as practical as possible.• Avoid getting bogged down in academic minutia.• Hit only those essential items that related to increased success or efficiency on projects.• Link training and professional development to other areas of the Values graph where
peaks occur.
Continual Improvement Insights:• There may be an avoidance of detailed information• Potential for sometimes ignoring certain rules, regulations, protocol, or knowledge which
is integrally important to the success of a project.• May occasionally ignore an important rule, procedure, or protocol in order to expedite
processes.• Create a balance between minimum details and those details necessary to maintain
quality control.• May need assistance with voluminous details and to watch time management.
Use this sheet to help you track which motivators are well aligned and which are not, andwhat you can do about it.
Action Step: Looking at your Values Index report, find which motivators are the most powerfulfor you (i.e., which ones are highest and farthest above the norm). Write down the top two inthe space below, and record how well your current roles align with these motivators (i.e., howwell what you do satisfies what you are passionate about).
To reach Genius levels of passion, you must increase alignment of your environment withyour passions.
Motivator #1: what aspects of your company or role can you get involved in that would satisfythis motivator?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Motivator #2: what aspects of your company or role can you get involved in that would satisfythis motivator?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Your final step to making sure you really benefit from the information in this report is tounderstand how your behavioral style contributes to, and perhaps hinders, your overallsuccess.
Supporting Success: Overall, how well do your motivators and drivers help support yoursuccess? (cite specific examples):_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Limiting Success: Overall, how do your natural drivers or motivators not support yoursuccess? (cite specific examples):________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Over fifty years of scientific research has revealed that there are three distinct styles of decision-making. Eachof us can make decisions in these three ways, but we tend to develop a preference for one more than the othertwo. This preference becomes a subconscious force, affecting the decisions we make on a daily basis andshaping how we perceive the world around us and ourselves.
The three decisional styles are the personal, the practical, and the analytical. These dimensions can be examinedin the form of patterns based on two distinct factors unique to axiology.
The Personal Style: People with a preference for this style of making decisions tend to see the world from apersonal point of view, or with concern for the individuals involved. They see people in a unique, individual lightand are more concerned about others than the results and theory. This involves a personal involvement with,concentration on, or investment in people. To this style, the world is filled with people needing to be understood.
The Practical Style: People with a preference for this style of making decisions tend to see things in very practical,no nonsense, real-world, task oriented manner. They are more concerned with results than others and theory.They see people in comparative ways as they relate to others. To this style, the world is an objective waitingto be achieved.
The Analytical Style: People with a preference for this style of making decisions tend to see the world from atheoretical perspective, more in an abstract way than a concrete one. They see people as part of a systemand tend to think in very black and white terms. They are more concerned with thinking about things, andanalysis than actual results or personal concerns of others. To this style, the world is a problem to be exploredand solved.
To some extent we are all capable of making all three kinds of decisions, but our preference tends to be forone more than the other two. Here's a simple example of the three in contrast to each other. One of each styleare sitting around a table trying to figure out what to do. While the Personal style is focused on the needs ofthe workers involved and how best to utilize their talents, the Practical doesn't really care as much about thepersonal needs, or if it is done right, he just wants to get it done. Finally there is the Analytical who sees noreason to worry about the people involved or even getting it done if it isn't going to be done correctly.
We all have different balances of these three styles; that's what makes our decisions and actions different fromeach other's. These ways of making decisions, and how we use them, are at the core of who we are. They arebehind our preferences, our strengths, and our weaknesses. In the following pages you will find a list of capacitieswhich are the result of your unique combination of these three decisional styles. It is this understanding of yourindividual strengths and weaknesses that will enable you to affect change in your life and achieve greaterpersonal success. It is only by first understanding something that we are then able to change it.
You are very well developed in all three dimensions of thought (People, Tasks and Systems) and with equalproportion. You can be very competent in all three dimensions of value from schematic thinking, to practicalityto valuing others. You appreciate and possess equal strengths in: systems, rules, structure, concreteorganization, detailed planning, and people skills.You are a versatile, quick learner in all of these areas. This can also lead to your becoming easily bored oranxious in positions that require excessive over or under focus on any one dimension of thought by itself, tothe exclusion of the others (e.g., door to door sales actually requires less than excellent empathy). Overalldevelopment levels in all three dimensions are equal and all are highly developed. Level of development speaksto your ability t"s" a specific dimension. The more clearly we see a dimension of thought, the more able we areto use it; therefore the better we are at it.
Maximizers
Versatility in dealing with people, performance or Systems equallyQuick learning ability in a wide variety of business areasStability, dependabilityOver-all very good to excellent business and people management potentialUnderstanding and communicating with othersPlanning and organizingSchematic thinking
Minimizers
Gets easily bored with limited tasks and responsibilitiesMay become anxious if all three areas (people, performance and Systems) aren't utilized.May have too much ability for certain jobs that don't require all three areas of thought.Can get easily bored or feel unchallenged if all three areas are not capitalized
Motivators
Decision-making freedomMulti-faceted challengesIndependencePersonal relationshipsStatus and recognitionSense of belonging
Needs for Growth
Personal identification with personal needs, desires and systems. Understanding how balanced high scoresmay impact roles, duties and objective success of a given position.
Targets for Reinforcement (R) and Development (D)
Empathetic Outlook (R)Practical Thinking (R)Systems Judgment (R)
Preferred Environment
An atmosphere where there is an open exchange of ideas with readily available feedback; the sharing ofresponsibilities and decisions. A role, which allows the most complete usage of all three external dimensionsof thought.
The "Split" in a Pattern title signifies extreme separation between a person's Maximizers and minimizers. Thedifference between the two can be extreme and very noticeable.
You tend to have a good self esteem and you define yourself based mostly on your own internal sense of worth,rather than the job you hold or things you own. You live according to a strong sense of who you feel you are,not what others would want you to be. Your work or primary social roles are of lesser importance to you incomparison. It is also very possible that you are suffering from some role confusion right now. Somethingabout one of your major roles in life has changed and as a result you have confusion about how to proceed.You see the People dimension very well and this is where you have your highest level of development. TheTasks and Systems dimensions are equal to you in both their importance and development, but both areconsidered to have low development levels compared to your high People skills. Level of development speaksto your ability to "see" a specific dimension. The more clearly we see a dimension of thought, the more ablewe are to use it; therefore the better we are at it.
Maximizers
ResiliencyPositive self imageHandling rejection
Minimizers
Lack of drive and ambition for exclusively material, position related thingsSense of directionSelf sacrifice
Motivators
Self improvementSelf discovery
Needs for Growth
Improve your self-image, create a more balanced view of your role's importance and define a clearer sense ofdirection based on that balanced view.
Targets for Reinforcement (R) and Development (D)
Self discipline (D)Sense of mission (D)Role awareness (D)Personal commitment (D)
This graph summarizes the 6 categories that comprise this Innermetrix Talent Profile. A description and meanscore for each category is on the following page. There exists a mathematical axiom which states that the wholeis equal to the sum of its parts. Similarly, your growth as a person and your success in your profession dependsgreatly on your ability to examine all parts of your life to see if they add up to the total person you want to be.The RAC Leadership Development profile is designed to measure capacities which are vital to leading othersin a leadership role. This report may provide valuable insight into your specific aptitudes and abilities in amultitude of leadership areas.
RAC - Mental Development (8.7)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your mental development so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop mentally.
RAC - Social Development (8.3)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your social development so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop socially.
RAC - Physical Development (7.4)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your physical development soyou can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and developphysically.
RAC - Financial-Career Development (6.3)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your financial development soyou can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and developfinancially.
RAC - Family Life Development (9.0)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your family development andrelationships so you can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further developyour family relationships.
RAC - Ethics & Beliefs Development (6.6)This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your ethics and beliefs so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop youethics and beliefs.
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your mental development so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop mentally.
Category Component Descriptions
Attention To Detail (8.6)evaluates Johnny's ability to see and to pay attention to details.
Conceptual Thinking (8.8)evaluates Johnny's ability to see the big picture and then to determine which direction to take, and how resourcesshould be used to attain future goals.
Creativity (8.6)evaluates Johnny as an innovative thinker whose views of himself and the world allow him to think outside thebox.
Flexibility (8.2)evaluates Johnny's ability to readily integrate, modify, and respond to changes with minimal personal resistance.
Problem Solving (9.3)evaluates Johnny's ability to identify alternative solutions to a problem and to select the best option.
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your social development so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop socially.
Category Component Descriptions
Empathetic Outlook (8.8)evaluates Johnny's capacity to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others or to place himselfin the shoes of another.
Evaluating What Is Said (7.4)evaluates Johnny's openness toward other people and his willingness to hear what others are saying, ratherthan what he thinks they should say or they are going to say.
Human Awareness (8.8)evaluates Johnny's ability to be conscious of the feelings and opinions of others; and to value others as peopleinstead of just as their organizational role or value.
Persuading Others (7.7)evaluates Johnny's ability to present his viewpoint in such a way that it is accepted by others.
Relating To Others (8.8)evaluates Johnny's ability to coordinate personal insights and knowledge of others into effective interactions. Johnny D
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your physical development soyou can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and developphysically.
Category Component Descriptions
Handling Stress (8.3)evaluates Johnny's ability to balance and to defuse inner tensions and stresses, which if allowed to build up,might interfere with his ability to perform up to his potential.
Persistence (6.6)evaluates Johnny's ability to stay on course in times of difficulty.
Realistic Personal Goal Setting (7.0)evaluates Johnny's ability to set goals for himself that can be achieved using available resources and operatingwithin a projected timeframe.
Self Improvement (8.3)evaluates Johnny's motivation to improve himself.
Self Starting Ability (6.9)evaluates Johnny's ability to find his own motivation for accomplishing a task and the degree to which he willmaintain that course in the face of adversity.
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your financial development soyou can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and developfinancially.
Category Component Descriptions
Long Range Planning (7.0)evaluates Johnny's ability to identify and to evaluate resources and to plan for their utilization throughout theexecution of comprehensive, long-range projects.
Material Possessions (5.2)evaluates the importance of money or material possessions in Johnny's motivation.
Role Awareness (5.2)evaluates Johnny's ability to be aware of his role in the world or within a given environment as well asunderstanding expectations and how those expectations are to be met.
Self Direction (5.7)evaluates Johnny's internal drive to excel in and believe in his chosen career path.
Status and Recognition (8.3)evaluates the importance for Johnny of social status and recognition. Johnny D
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your family development andrelationships so you can gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further developyour family relationships.
Category Component Descriptions
Attitude Toward Others (8.8)evaluates Johnny's ability to maintain a positive, open and objective attitude towards others.
Personal Relationships (8.8)evaluates how motivated Johnny is in forming personal relationships with the people with whom he works.
Sense of Belonging (8.8)evaluates the importance of feeling like part of a team or a member of a group for Johnny's motivation.
Understanding Motivational Needs (9.4)evaluates Johnny's ability to understand the needs and desires of employees and to use this knowledge tomotivate them to succeed.
This category takes a comprehensive look at the skills you possess that affect your ethics and beliefs so youcan gain a deeper understanding of what skills and attributes you possess to further define and develop youethics and beliefs.
Category Component Descriptions
Balanced Decision Making (6.5)evaluates Johnny's ability to be objective and to evaluate fairly the different aspects (people and other) of asituation; and his ability to make an ethical decision that takes into account all aspects and components.
Personal Commitment (5.5)evaluates Johnny's ability to focus and to stay committed to a task: a measure of his internal, personalcommitment.
Respect For Policies (8.8)evaluates Johnny's appreciation for the value of conducting business affairs according to the intent of companypolicies and standards.
Sense of Mission (5.7)evaluates the importance and commitment Johnny gives to his ideals and goals.
Following Directions (10.0)Realistic Goal Setting For Others (10.0)Seeing Potential Problems (10.0)Problem and Situation Analysis (9.9)Correcting Others (9.6)Developing Others (9.4)Evaluating Others (9.4)Freedom From Prejudices (9.4)Realistic Expectations (9.4)Sensitivity To Others (9.4)Understanding Motivational Needs (9.4)Problem Solving (9.3)Using Common Sense (9.0)Integrative Ability (9.0)Theoretical Problem Solving (9.0)Attitude Toward Others (8.8)Conceptual Thinking (8.8)Empathetic Outlook (8.8)Human Awareness (8.8)Monitoring Others (8.8)Personal Relationships (8.8)Relating To Others (8.8)Respect For Policies (8.8)Results Orientation (8.8)Sense of Belonging (8.8)Systems Judgment (8.8)Understanding Attitude (8.8)Emotional Control (8.6)Attention To Detail (8.6)Creativity (8.6)Intuitive Decision Making (8.6)Leading Others (8.6)Quality Orientation (8.6)Surrendering Control (8.6)Handling Rejection (8.5)Concrete Organization (8.3)Handling Stress (8.3)Practical Thinking (8.3)Respect For Property (8.3)Self Esteem (8.3)Self Improvement (8.3)
Status and Recognition (8.3)Flexibility (8.2)Proactive Thinking (7.8)Diplomacy (7.7)Persuading Others (7.7)Problem Management (7.6)Sense of Timing (7.5)Evaluating What Is Said (7.4)Attitude Toward Honesty (7.2)Long Range Planning (7.0)Project and Goal Focus (7.0)Realistic Personal Goal Setting (7.0)Self Confidence (7.0)Personal Accountability (7.0)Self Starting Ability (6.9)Consistency and Reliability (6.8)Conveying Role Value (6.8)Enjoyment Of The Job (6.8)Role Confidence (6.8)Accountability For Others (6.7)Persistence (6.6)Balanced Decision Making (6.5)Initiative (6.4)Job Ethic (6.4)Personal Drive (6.4)Self Management (6.2)Self Direction (5.7)Self Discipline and Sense of Duty (5.7)Sense of Mission (5.7)Gaining Commitment (5.5)Meeting Standards (5.5)Personal Commitment (5.5)Material Possessions (5.2)Project Scheduling (5.2)Role Awareness (5.2)Self Assessment (4.4)Self Control (4.1)