HDS Conflicts: Smile & Nod – Leisurely & Dutiful
Today, we will discuss the conflict between Leisurely and Dutiful. A common theme between these two scales is that they both contain a desire to avoid conflict and confrontation with others. We likely will see high Leisurely individuals avoiding conflict due to their independent nature of wanting to focus on their own agenda. Their need […]
HDS Conflicts: It’s My Agenda, I’ll Do It My Way – Leisurely & Diligent
This article will discuss how to coach individuals who are high on both high Leisurely and Diligent, and what we typically see from this combination of scale scores. Last week we discussed how high Diligent individuals typically hold very strong beliefs about how things should be done and tend to micromanage those around them by […]
HDS Conflicts: Forget That, Let’s Do Things My Way – Mischievous and Diligent
High Mischievous folks are daring individuals who rush decision-making, push boundaries and test limits. These individuals may not adhere to rules in pursuit of their own agenda. High Diligent folks share a common theme with high Mischievous individuals, as they tend to be stubborn and adamant that their mindset is right when under pressure. Those […]
HDS Conflicts: Hurry Up & Wait Dichotomy – Cautious and Mischievous
In this article we will discuss the conflict between someone who scores high on both Cautious and Mischievous and how to coach around these tendencies. High Cautious individuals typically tend to weigh all options before moving forward with a decision and are less likely to engage in risky types of situations. On the other […]
HDS Conflicts: Indecisive Disciples – Cautious and Dutiful
An individual who scores high on Cautious will likely be a very slow decision maker when feeling stressed. These individuals will stall decisions for fear of being criticised or called a failure. High Cautious folks may even be motivated by a fear of failure. They worry about making mistakes, and tend to keep their thoughts […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Power
The Power scale measures desire for success, accomplishment, and status. Those that score high tend to aspire for leadership positions, enjoy telling others what to do, and are driven to succeed. When we encounter moderate or low scores, we can look to the item themes to gain a better understanding of how the value operates […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Hedonism
The Hedonism scale measures values that include having fun and entertaining others. Higher scorers will desire excitement, variety, and a lifestyle organised around good food, entertaining friends, and fun times. In addition, an organisation that values Hedonism could be characterised as a work hard/play hard culture. To provide a deeper interpretation of the Hedonism scale, […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Commerce
The Commerce scale measures one’s interests regarding business and money. Those that score higher will tend to enjoy working on budget issues and will likely show interest in moneymaking opportunities. It is important to note that in developed countries, such as the U.S., most people are interested in making money, however, those scoring lower on […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Altruistic
The Altruistic scale measures the desire to help others and contribute to society. Those that score high tend to have concern for others’ well-being and enjoy fostering a sense of community. When we encounter moderate or low scores, we can look to the item themes to gain a better understanding of how the value operates […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Affiliation
The Affiliation scale measures values associated with being around others, socialising and tending to prefer environments that provide the opportunity to work with others. Provided below is additional interpretation regarding Affiliation themes. Lifestyles Those scoring higher on Lifestyles tend to create an environment around them that provides opportunities to work with others or socialise. […]