Dr. Richard I. Lanyon researched five basic personality
traits in his creation of personality assessment tests. Last week, we
looked at extroversion, this week, we highlight Patience
Patience
(High Patience):
The caring, paced trait
Persons who score high in the trait of Patience are amiable and friendly.
They like harmony and dislike conflict and avoid it. At ease with life's
complexities, they may appear easy-going and may seen passive at times.
They are stable, they like stability, and they may be resistant to change.
High patience individuals fear conflict. They may hesitate too long
before deciding and miss out on opportunities, they may also sacrifice
too time in order to maintain harmony, developing a "Martyr Syndrome".
Characteristics
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- Harmonious
- Persistent
- Paced
- Honest
- Patient
- Takes things in stride
- Good listener
- "Timing is everything"
- Warm & Friendly
- Good at planning
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- Slow to change loyalties
- Good at scheduling
- Able to roll with the punches
- Appears stable, emotionally adjusted
- Able to suppress emotional stress
- Doesn't get angry
- has a long fuse, but when it runs out, look out
- Develops strong attachments to family and workgroups
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Motivators
• Minimum conflict
• Harmony/cooperation
• A set pace, no sudden changes
• A steady, stable structure
• Encouragement to be creative
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De-Motivators
• Constant last minute pressure
• Too many sudden changes
• Personality conflicts
• Unrealistic & unclear expectations
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Managerial Style
• Works at a steady, consistent pace
• May like to work alone
• Likes routine
• Tends to appear serious
• Exerts less pressure for a decision
• Slow paced in walking/gesturing
Communication Style
• Soft voice, speaks less intently
• Chooses words carefully
• Expresses self tentatively
• Ask-orientated, even when giving direction
• Little variation in vocal tone/inflection/volume
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