Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Managing
The next combination profile we’ll discuss is the Managing combination. When thinking about the Managing combination, keep in mind that the tendencies we describe don’t necessarily make up a “manager” profile. Rather, we use this label to describe a combination of someone who tends to manage most situations in a very structured, systematic way; this […]
Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Leading
The first combination profile we would like to discuss is Leading. The people that we see as “typical” leaders often have elevations on the following scales: Ambition and Inquisitive (HPI), Bold (HDS), and Power (MVPI). First, from a values perspective, these individuals desire to be successful and have an intrinsic need to be in control […]
Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Intimidating
The Intimidating combination consists of high Ambition (HPI) and Reserved (HDS) and low Interpersonal Sensitivity (HPI), Sociability (HPI), and Affiliation (MVPI). From a values perspective, these individuals prefer to work alone (AFF) and value their private time. They are most comfortable with environments that don’t require a lot of teamwork and collaboration. They likely mind […]
Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Ingratiating
Individuals with combined higher scores on Sociability (HPI), Interpersonal Sensitivity (HPI), Dutiful (HDS) and Affiliation (MVPI) are considered to have the Ingratiating combination. Their day-to-day communication style is gregarious and friendly. Others consider them polite and considerate in the way they come across. Under stress, their natural inclination is to follow the leader and avoid […]
Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Empty Suit
The Empty Suit combination consist of high Ambition (HPI), Sociability (HPI), Interpersonal Sensitivity (HPI), Cautious (HDS) and low Power (MVPI). We describe this combination as very agenda driven with a strong social side that allows them to build and maintain relationships. They push hard for results and are often seen as leader-like. As such, they […]
Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Creating
The Creating combination is apparent in profiles containing high Ambition and Inquisitive (HPI), high Imaginative (HDS), high Aesthetics (MVPI), and low Prudence (HPI). Day-to-day, this is someone who takes the initiative to start projects and proposes innovative solutions to problems; their low level of detail-orientation and openness to bending rules further supports their creative nature […]