Personality Insights

  Presented by Tom Nelson Seminars

Relationships are our greatest source of joy;
yet, they are also our greatest source of pain.

-Dr. Robert Rohm, Personality Insights
 

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Most people have predictable patterns of behavior - specific personalities. There are four (4) basic types, also known as temperaments. They blend together to determine your unique personality. To help you understand why you often feel, think and act the way you do, the following is a graphic overview  of the Four Temperament Model of Human Behavior.

The four (4) types are like four parts of a pie. Before seeing the four parts as they stand alone, let's look at the pie in two parts. These two (2) types are different from each other. Think of it this way: some people are more outgoing, while others are more reserved.

Outgoing people are more active and optimistic. Reserved types are more passive and pessimistic. One type is not better than the other. Both types of behavior are important.  Reserved types need to learn how to be more dominant and inspirational. Outgoing people need to learn how to be more steady and cautious.

Also, there are two (2) other parts of the pie - two (2) other types of personalities. These are also different from each other. Some people are more task-oriented, while others are more people-oriented. Task-oriented types enjoy doing "things" (directing and correcting) while people-oriented individuals like to relate with others (interacting and sharing).

When you look at the four (4) parts of the pie together, you can visualize the four (4) temperament types. Everyone is a unique blend of these four (4) parts.

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"According to a study conducted by the Carnegie Foundation, Harvard University, and the Stanford Research Institute, 15% of the reason you get a job, keep a job, and move ahead in that job is determined by your technical skills and knowledge... regardless of your profession. The other 85% has to do with your people skills and people knowledge."

-Zig Ziglar

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