Implementer | Partner |
---|---|
Dependable | Purpose driven |
Supportive | Mission oriented |
Considerate | Risk taker |
Advocat | eCultivates relationships |
Defender | Holds self and others accountable |
Team oriented | Confronts sensitive issues |
Compliant | Focuses on strengths and growth |
Respectful of authority | Peer relations with authority |
Reinforces leader’s perspectives | Complements leader’s perspectives |
Resource | Individualist |
Present | Confrontational |
Available | Forthright |
Extra pair of hands | Self-assured |
Brings specific skills | Independent thinker |
Uncommitted | Reality checker |
Primary interests lie elsewhere | Irreverent |
Executes minimum requirements | Rebellious |
Makes complaints to third parties | Self-marginalizing |
Avoids the attention of authority | Unintimidated by authority |
While these tendencies can be measured, you probably already have a sense of how you tend to operate, at least in relationship to the current leaders with whom you interact. As you read further, keep in mind this self-assessment and the direction in which you feel you would like to grow. You can then consider and test the ideas and suggestions you will encounter to help you do so.